Global food processing giant McCain Foods Limited, Flornceville, N.B., Canada, named Dirk Van de Put as chief operating officer, effective May 17th, 2010.
For the fourth consecutive year, the nation's foodservice distributors recognized Tyson Food Service Group, Springdale, Ark., for proactive work in the channel.
Frozen food industry executives Jeff Varcoe, The Schwan Food Company, and Ron Pillsbury, McCain Foods USA, were elected as directors at the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI).
Local news media reported that McCain Foods USA, Lisle, Ill., told workers in Fort Atkinson, Wis., that the plant's specialty food production line -- responsible for breaded mushrooms, zucchini and other items -- will be closed in August or September.