IDFA opens nominations for annual industry awards
Nominations are now open for the following awards: The IDFA Laureate Award, the Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award, the IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award, and the IDFA…
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“No big change in strategy” under new JBS CEO – key takeaways from leadership transition, Q2 results
Wesley Batista Filho assured investors it will be business as usual as he prepares to take the reins at the JBS meat giant in the new year. The post “No big change in strategy”…
Wesley Batista, grandson of JBS founder, returns as group CEO
Wesley Batista is returning to head up meat giant JBS as group CEO, restoring leadership under the controlling family shareholders. The post Wesley Batista, grandson of JBS…
JBS returns to family leadership as Wesley Batista Filho becomes CEO
Wesley Batista Filho has been promoted to group CEO of meat giant JBS, restoring leadership under the controlling family shareholders. The post JBS returns to family leadership as…
B&G Foods names Robert Mills as new CEO
B&G Foods has appointed Robert Mills as its new president and CEO, succeeding Casey Keller, who retired last week. The post B&G Foods names Robert Mills as new CEO appeared first…
Cheez-It named official snack partner of Edinburgh Fringe
Cheez-It has been appointed the official snack partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. The savoury snack brand said the partnership marked the latest phase of its UK growth…
Beyond Meat hires former Olam executive as COO
Beyond Meat has hired former Olam Food Ingredients executive Brijesh Krishnaswamy as its chief operating officer. The post Beyond Meat hires former Olam executive as COO appeared…
Conagra eliminates COO role in leadership shakeup
The executive restructure marks one of the first major moves by CEO John Brase to simplify the Slim Jim maker’s operations.
Pret appoints Anita McDonnell as international president
Pret A Manger has appointed former Taco Bell executive Anita McDonnell as its new president of international as the food-to-go chain looks to accelerate growth across its overseas…
Ex-Crofter’s Organic CEO takes Legacy Bakehouse helm
US baked-snacks producer Legacy Bakehouse has appointed former Crofter’s Organic chief executive Tim Jax as CEO. The post Ex-Crofter’s Organic CEO takes Legacy Bakehouse helm…
IDFA selects 30 people for NextGen Leadership Program
Selected for their professional experience, leadership potential, and scope of responsibility within their organizations, members of Cohort 8 will take part in a program designed…
US snacks group John B. Sanfilippo & Son names new CEO
US snack and nut products company John B. Sanfilippo & Son has appointed Jasper Sanfilippo Jr. as its next CEO. The post US snacks group John B. Sanfilippo & Son names new CEO…