Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced June 2 that Chief Operating Officer Donnie King has been named president and CEO, effective immediately. Current President and CEO Dean Banks is leaving the company and board for personal reasons. “The board and I know that Donnie has a deep understanding of our business, values and culture and […]
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Randall Foods Appoints Dineen As President, CEO
Los Angeles, California-based Randall Foods, a provider of fresh poultry and meat products and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, has appointed M. Scott Dineen as president and CEO. He replaces President Ron Totin, who is retiring after leading the business since 1984. As president and CEO, Dineen will oversee Randall’s strategy and operations, with […]
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The Hershey Co. Promotes Turoff To General Counsel
The Hershey Co. has promoted James Turoff to SVP, general counsel and secretary, effective immediately. He has served as acting general counsel since December 2020. Turoff will lead the company’s global legal, compliance and ethics, government relations, corporate security and corporate secretary teams. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Michele Buck. “James brings […]
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Big Y Names Creed VP Of Distribution And Logistics
The Big Y Foods Board of Directors has appointed Stephen M. Creed to the new position of VP of distribution and logistics. Creed is responsible for leading Big Y’s distribution teams at its newly expanded 430,000-square-foot Fresh & Local Distribution Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. In addition, he will serve as an advisor to the board […]
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Post Consumer Brands Names Patel Chief Marketing Officer
Post Consumer Brands has named Claudine Patel as its chief marketing officer. Patel will lead the strategy, integration and execution of brand marketing across paid, owned, earned and shared channels, as well as innovation for the company’s portfolio of cereal brands. She will report to Chief Growth Officer Tom “TD” Dixon. “Claudine is a highly […]
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Kalera Names Red Lobster CEO Lopdrup Chairman Of The Board
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a vertical farming company and a leader in plant science for producing high-quality produce in controlled environments, has appointed Kim Lopdrup as its new chairman as the company moves toward a U.S. listing. Lopdrup joined Kalera’s board last year and remains CEO of Red Lobster. Lopdrup’s appointment comes on the heels of […]
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Buehler’s Names Bidinger VP, Expands Responsibilities
Rich Bidinger has been promoted to VP of construction, real estate and store operations support for Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods. In this expanded role, he will oversee those areas as well as store repair and maintenance, acquisition candidates and be responsible for all in-store leasing. Bidinger was originally hired in 1976 as a grocery […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper Appoints Rochet To Board Of Directors
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. released that Lubomira Rochet has been elected as a director to the KDP board, effective April 26. Rochet is joining JAB Holding Co. as a partner, effective June 1. She spent the last seven years at L’Oréal as chief digital officer and a member of the executive committee, where […]