The Wendy's Co., Dublin, Ohio, announced what is said to be an industry-leading step that will allow the company to better understand and communicate how cattle for Wendy's fresh beef hamburgers are raised, facilitating advancements in animal care, antibiotics and sustainability.

Read on to learn more on this week's personnel announcements.

The refrigerated and frozen foods industry experienced a handful of management changes.

Paul Norman was named president of Kellogg North America.

Nick Meriggioli was named chief executive officer of Johnsonville Sausage, succeeding Ralph Stayer, who announced plans to retire, effective April 1.

Steve Davis stepped down as chief executive officer and director of Bob Evans Farms, effective immediately.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Dallas, names Ward Whitworth as president, following the resignation of CEO Steve Clark.

Kraft Foods Group named George Zoghbi to the newly created position of vice chairman, operations, R&D, sales and strategy.

David Dillon, a 37-year Kroger veteran who has been serving as chief executive officer since 2003, will retire, effective Jan. 1, 2014.