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Jeffrey M. Gault was named president and chief executive officer at Americold.

Flexible packaging and coatings supplier Exopack Holding Corp., Spartanburg, S.C., said it hired  Christian Ragot as chief executive officer.

Agropur, Longueuil, Quebec, said it hired Robert Coallier as CEO.

Growth of the U.S. Hispanic population -- combined with their adherence to dining traditions -- is beginning to influence national consumption patterns.

Bernatello’s Pizza, Inc., Edina, Minn., said it purchased the assets of Five Star Frozen Foods Inc., a competitor in Kaukauna, Wis.

Private equity investor Mason Wells, Milwaukee, said it completed two deals in December.

The Associated Press reported that Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., plans by March 30 to close a meat plant in Shannon, Miss.

Meat processors AdvancePierre Foods, Cincinnati, and Johnsonville Sausage, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., said they formed a strategic alliance that gives AdvancePierre exclusive foodservice distribution rights for Johnsonville Sausage products.

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) said they agreed with the American Meat Institute (AMI) to co-locate the AMI tradeshow with the IPE/IFE, starting in 2013.

Contract frozen entrees processor Overhill Farms Inc., Vernon, Calif., said it hired Robert Bruning as chief financial officer, effective February 24.