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SideDrive Conveyor announced the addition of Tony Maniscalco to their organization as a business unit leader. With executive level management experience in global sales, marketing, production, engineering and distribution, Maniscalco will be responsible for overseeing daily activities as well as future growth opportunities.

Monogram Foods, a privately-held food manufacturer headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, has completed an acquisition of Quality Food Processors located in Denison, Iowa. With this acquisition Monogram annual revenue will exceed $1 billion. The acquisition, which integrates a former supplier into the Monogram family, highlights Monogram’s commitment to expanding its business by joining with companies that share similar values. 

Americans eat a lot of eggs, especially at breakfast. In fact, they consume an estimated 279 eggs per year. With that kind of popularity, eggs deserve the perfect partner on the plate. That’s why on National Egg Day, June 3, Jimmy Dean, America’s favorite protein breakfast brand, is giving breakfast fans eggs’ best pairing – free sausage. 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is pleased to announce Peggy Han as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO). In this role, Han will oversee and manage controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and information technology. Han brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience and a lifetime of love for the Tillamook brand to the EVP/CFO position.

Tyson Foods announced today that COO Donnie King has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. Current President and CEO Dean Banks is leaving the company and board for personal reasons.

Glacio, a Constellation company, announces 100% acquisition of 3PL provider Göteborgs Frysehus. The transaction marks two important milestones for Glacio as this is Glacio’s first acquisition, and Glacio’s first venture into the Swedish market.

With recent data supporting escalating consumer demand, Great American Packaging (GAP) is pleased to launch its compostable product line which now includes Breathable, Clarity, Laminate and Barrier* packaging alternatives.

Alan Hewitt has been named business development manager at global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging. In his new role with KM, Alan will be responsible for sales of lidding film and flexible packaging in the UK and Ireland. 

The increased awareness, research, and corporate social responsibility regarding our effects on the environment means that now, more than ever, is the time to look for ways to improve energy efficiencies in cold chain transportation.

Plant-based, fungi-focused protein manufacturer Meati Foods is leasing 76,463 square feet of Class A industrial space at 25 North in Thornton, Colorado. Meati will occupy two-thirds of a brand new 114,700-square-foot building that was constructed in 2020.