Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Mark Ourada, Group Vice President, Foodservice, after 37 years of exemplary service and leadership

January 30, 2025 Hormel Foods Corporation

David Weber a 33-year Hormel Foods veteran and vice president of Foodservice sales, will succeed Ourada as group vice president, Foodservice, upon his retirement. Having dedicated 30 years of his career to Foodservice, Weber brings deep expertise and valuable insights to this top leadership role.

Brazil’s JBS Buys Stake in Mantiqueira to Enter Egg Sector

January 30, 2025 Reuters

This agreement will allow JBS to enter the egg sector and reinforce its global platform diversified by geography and protein.

Lactalis USA Opens Culinary & Sensory Institute as Hub to Advance Culinary Expertise and Ensure Product Quality

January 30, 2025 Lactalis USA 

The new institute is a center of excellence for Lactalis’ North American culinary and sensory channel operations for fostering innovation, enhancing customer and consumer experiences with the company’s dairy products and testing product quality. Lactalis USA is a subsidiary of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company. 

Interko Restructures to Prioritize Ripening Expertise

January 30, 2025 Interko

With support from the University of Delft in the Netherlands, Interko’s factory in Moerkapelle has been transformed. The result is a clearly organized workplace that generates a more efficient workflow. In addition, a dedicated logistics department has been established. This successful redesign has fostered harmony and productivity among staff who are thriving in a more human workplace.

Dole Ranked Most Trusted U.S. Brand in Fresh Fruit and Salad Kits in Shopper-Voted Awards

January 29, 2025 Dole plc

Dole was named the #1 most-trusted brand in the Fresh Fruit and Salad Kit categories and the #2 most-trusted brand in Fresh Berries. Winners were determined by more than 29,000 U.S. shoppers who shared their insights on which brands they trust most and why.