J&J Snack Foods has appointed Ken Plunk as SVP and CFO of the company, effective Sept. 21. He will report to Daniel Fachner, president. As the CFO, Plunk will have overall responsibility for the financial operations of J&J. Plunk joins the Pennsauken, New Jersey-based company with broad corporate and operational finance experience gained from leadership roles […]
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Berkshire Partners, Javier Vélez-Bautista Launch El Dorado Foods
Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm, and Javier Vélez-Bautista, an experienced food executive, have formed El Dorado Foods, a multi-category platform to acquire and develop innovative Latin-inspired food and beverage brands. Vélez-Bautista was most recently CEO of Mission Foods, a producer of fresh and authentic tortillas and other Mexican food products. “We are thrilled to partner […]
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Seneca Foods’ CEO Kayser To Retire; Palmby To Succeed Him
Marion, New York-based Seneca Foods Corp., a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States, has announced the planned retirement of Kraig H. Kayser, its president, CEO and director, on Sept. 30. Paul L. Palmby has been named to succeed Kayser upon his retirement. Kayser will continue to be an […]
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PFMA Announces Thomas R. And Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced that 22 college students have received 2020 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship awards totaling $44,500. The annual scholarships are named to honor Thomas R. and Laura Ridge, the parents of former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge. Thomas R. Ridge was a member of the Pennsylvania food industry for […]
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Bimbo Bakeries USA Launches National Recycling Program
Trenton, New Jersey-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest baking company in the United States, has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to make its bread, buns, bagels and English muffin bags in the United States nationally recyclable. As an added incentive, for every pound of packaging waste sent to TerraCycle through the Bimbo Bakeries USA […]
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Ortega Introduces First Line Of Cauliflower And Corn Taco Shells
Ortega, a brand of Mexican food products including taco shells, taco kits, Mexican seasonings and the No. 1-selling brand of taco sauce in the United States, has released its first line of taco shells and tortillas made with cauliflower, offering an alternative to traditional corn taco shells and flour tortillas. The Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shells and the […]
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Industry Veterans Join Thomas Foods International USA Team
Thomas Foods International, USA, a global meat processing company, recently added three industry veterans to its team. Greg Martin, Lori Dunn and Darrell Kahler have joined the organization, deepening customer relationships and services. As new team members, they help the company expand its portfolio that includes grass fed, halal and other products to retail and […]
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Market Profile: Karns Foods Thrives On Meat Department, Which Has Grown
by John McCurry, contributing writer For the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania market, COVID-19 pandemic-buying really hit Karns Foods and other supermarkets on March 11. “That week was full force, and it has been since then,” said Andrea Karns, VP of sales and marketing and granddaughter of the chain’s founder. “As a community, it is still very much at […]