Andrew Dougherty was promoted to vice president of member services for PMMI.

Johan Linden was named president and COO of Dole Food Co., taking over for C. Michael Carter, who announced his retirement.

Smithfield announced a realignment of its organization and key senior management appointments to unify all independent operating companies, brands, marketing and the more than 48,000 global employees under one corporate umbrella.

Paul Middleton was appointed new chief financial officer of Plug Power, Inc., while Mike Hawkins was named president of DEL Ozone.

Meg Ham was named president of Food Lion, effective Nov. 1., succeeding Beth Newlands Campbell, who is leaving the company for personal and professional reasons.

Allen Harim, Seaford, Del., purchased a former pickle processing facility in Millsboro, Del., from Pinnacle Foods.

The Food Marketing Institute hired Margaret Edgell Core as vice president of industry events, responsible for leading the organization’s annual event, FMI Connect, the Global Food Retail Experience, and ensuring the event continues to grow.

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, named Jeff Miller as new executive chef and vice president of product innovation, responsible for leading the 22-person culinary team to create new and unique food and beverages

Turkey Hill Dairy's president, Quintin Frey, announced his resignation, effective Aug. 4. Kellogg's president, Brad Davidson, elected to retire after three decades of service with the company. Allen Harim names Steven Evans as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 3.