B&G Foods has appointed Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 14, 2021. Mr. Keller will succeed B&G Foods’ Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, David L. Wenner, who will remain a director of the company and will work closely with Mr. Keller to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Keller will also be elected to B&G Foods’ Board of Directors.

Don Goodwin, founder and former owner of GoldenSun Insights, a strategy-centric firm focused in the fresh produce industry, passed away on Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Goodwin was 58 years old. He leaves behind his loving wife, Roxanne, and daughter Isabella. He was surrounded by family during his passing. Goodwin had been battling multiple myeloma since November 2013.

Green Giant has announced new product additions to its popular Green Giant Veggie Swap-Ins line, including new Green Giant Veggie Fries and Green Giant Veggie Rings. Additional introductions to the brand’s Green Giant Grilled Veggies, Green Giant Riced Veggies, and Green Giant Simply Steam lines will round out its new frozen offerings this fall.

Growers Express, a premier processor of high-quality frozen vegetable products and primary licensed partner of the Green Giant Fresh brand announces that Kirk Wagner is promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO).   

Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, announced today the introduction of Green Giant Cauliflower Breadsticks to its popular Green Giant Veggie Swap-Ins line. Green Giant Cauliflower Breadsticks, available in Original and Garlic flavors, are available in the frozen foods aisle. The breadsticks boast a fresh-baked taste, are gluten-free and will be available nationwide in September 2020.

Here’s how B&G Foods’ ability to continuously innovate and develop new products enabled it to make a giant-size footprint in the frozen foods market, and receive Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2019 Frozen Foods Processor of the Year.

B&G Foods, owner of the Green Giant brand, was named this year’s Frozen Foods Processor of the Year. Find out how this frozen vegetable processor continues to be at the forefront of innovation with on-trend, better-for-you frozen vegetable-based products.