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Tom McGough was named president of ConAgra's consumer foods group, following the resignation of André Hawaux, who has been president of consumer foods since 2009.

Cargill announced a new initiative to help food and beverage manufacturers and foodservice operators find formulation solutions to address the complex challenges associated with improving childhood nutrition.

Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. announced that its board of directors approved the distribution of a portion of its remaining equity interest in The WhiteWave Foods Co., Broomfield, Colo., to Dean Foods’ stockholders and has determined the approximate distribution ratios, record date and distribution date for the spin-off.

Sabra Dipping Co., Chesterfield, Va., opened the doors to its new Center of Excellence (COE) research and development facility in Chesterfield County, Va.

WhiteWave Foods Co., Broomfield, Colo., announced plans to invest $69.8 million to expand its operation in Mount Crawford, Va.

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies looking to increase sales of their healthy brands need to look no further thanks to the Healthy Savings card.

Foremost Farms USA, Baraboo, Wis., is integrating cheese production from two plants located in western Wisconsin to its plants located in Appleton, Richland Center, Milan and Marshfield, Wis.

Lamex Food Group, Bloomington, Minn., entered into an agreement to acquire a significant holding in Mondi Serbia, a processor of frozen fruit and vegetables.

The Hershey Co. shuffled its personnel deck to enhance its management team, while Stater Bros. Markets appointed a new president and COO.

Inventure Foods, Inc. signed a non-binding letter of intent for the purchase of the berry processing business of Willamette Valley Fruit Co., LLC.