Jensen Meat, a Southern California-based processor of ground beef, is currently expanding both its facilities and its team to manage co-packing opportunities for plant-based beef alternatives. To accelerate production, Jensen has already broken ground on its new processing plant which will also create new jobs when complete.
FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS), a global leader in turnkey freezing and cooling equipment, announces strategic senior appointments to ensure continued strength in the growing food processing sector.
Steven Charles Desserts--which recently changed its name from Steven Robert Original Desserts (SROriginals)--announced it has filled two key leadership roles in culinary innovation and sales.
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) announced that Jordan Bonfitto has been named Director of Government Affairs and Rachael Oury has been named Senior Manager of Industry Promotion.
Markon welcomes Kate Burr as its new Food Safety Director. In her new role, Burr will use her proficiency of field and processing practices, product recall expertise, and sustainability knowledge to enhance Markon’s food safety initiatives. She will be responsible for compliance with Markon’s 5-Star Food Safety Program standards throughout Markon’s supply chain; ensure all Markon First Crop, Ready-Set-Serve, and Markon Essentials products meet or exceed its stringent food safety standards; and serve as the voice of Markon for all food safety-related matters. She will also deliver relevant industry information to members, alert customers about food safety concerns, and conduct ongoing research in the field.
Organic Valley has appointed three senior leaders as vice presidents of the cooperative. With these promotions, the cooperative advances its commitment to gender equity with women holding 44% of upper-level leadership positions; across the organization, women comprise nearly half of all employees.
The Massman Companies, a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment for food, beverage, consumer and industrial products, has appointed current CEO and President Jeff Bigger to Executive Board Chair and Jeffrey Hohn CEO and President, effective immediately.
Glen Tellock, president and chief executive officer of Lakeside Foods, has announced his intention to retire later this year. Succeeding him will be Joe Yanda, current chief operating officer.
Nature Fresh Farms welcomes Robert Van Der Geest as General Manager to their Mexico team. The company has financially invested in the operation of a 15-acre greenhouse with an additional 15 acres under construction, located in Central Mexico. Van Der Geest has been brought on to lead their greenhouse operations.
Smithfield Foods announced new executive leadership appointments following Dennis Organ's recent assumption of the president and chief executive officer role.
