Sargento Foods Inc. is pleased to welcome new leaders and announce new roles.

The company is partnering with Capper-McCall Company for representation in the Southeast U.S. territory. 

The Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) of Atlanta announced the appointment of John C. Driscoll, director and chief executive officer of the Alabama Port Authority, to its New Orleans Branch board of directors. 

Claudio LoCascio will become the company’s new CEO and president, with company founder Ken Gordon stepping back from his role as CEO, remaining on as chairman. 

The food slicing and assembly equipment manufacturer announced several promotions.

Garrett Guinn, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and executive recruiter who switched careers and has spent the last 15 years in business development, sales and marketing, is SOMIC Packaging’s new western regional sales manager. 

McClellan joined SpartanNash in 2019, when the company acquired Martin’s Super Markets. 

 A 30-year veteran in the seafood industry, Lancaster has served as president of Stavis Seafoods since January 2021, after previously acting as vice president of sales, where the company saw tremendous growth under his leadership.

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is mourning the loss of Martin Mitchell, who passed away on December 19, 2021 after a four-year battle with leukemia. Marty served as the Refrigerated Foods Association’s Technical Director almost since the group’s inception in 1980.  

Conagra Brands announced five nonprofit organizations will receive grants totaling $25,000, following the company's Sustainable Development Awards.