Michael Brandmeier was named president and CEO of Toray Plastics (America), Inc., succeeding Richard Schloesser, president, CEO and adviser to the board of directors, who announced his retirement.

Butterball, Garner, N.C., introduced two new turkey burger options to pump up the flavor at cookouts.

The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) appointed new board members.

Kerry Doughty was appointed president and CEO of Butterball, Inc.; Jeff DeLapp was appointed president, North America, effective June 2, for McCain Foods Ltd.; and Peter Brown was named new president and COO, taking over for Keith Decker, who was promoted last September to president and COO of High Liner Foods Inc.

Butterball Foodservice, Garner, N.C., launched new 4-ounce turkey breast filets for chefs and foodservice operators looking to expand on better-for-you menu options.

Butterball, Garner, N.C., introduced Butterball Every Day Recipe Starters Frozen Turkey Meatballs, created with simple, natural ingredients.

Butterball, LLC named Prime inc. as the Butterball Carrier of the Year for 2012. Prime inc., Springfield, Mo., has been serving Butterball as a valued partner since Butterball’s inception in 2006.

Butterball, LLC acquired Gusto Packing Co., a family-owned and operated further-processed meat processor.