John Anderson Selected to Receive the Prestigious International Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor

January 16, 2025 Oppy

Oppy Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson will receive the prestigious International Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an award that celebrates the legacy of immigrants and recognizes those who have made significant contributions to society.

Hormel Foods Chairman, President and CEO James P. Snee to Retire at End of Fiscal Year

January 16, 2025 Hormel Foods Corporation

The Board has formed a search committee and will benefit from its existing CEO-succession process to identify Snee’s successor. Internal and external candidates are being considered. Snee has agreed that once his successor is named, he will serve as a strategic advisor to the Board through the end of fiscal year 2025 and for 18 months thereafter.

Hershey Announces Appointments of New Presidents of Confection and Salty Divisions

January 15, 2025 The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company announced two leadership appointments: Andrew Archambault has been named President, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named President, Salty Snacks. Both appointments are effective February 3, 2025.

Sun World Names Bernardo Calvo Chief Executive Officer

January 15, 2025 Sun World

Bernardo Calvo is now responsible for leading all corporate and operational functions. Before joining Sun World, he spent the bulk of his career at the Monsanto Company, now part of Bayer AG, in leadership roles across multiple countries.

Fresh Blends Appoints Brian Tyler as CEO, Expands Innovation with Fresh Blender Plus and New Product Offerings

January 9, 2025 Fresh Blends

As Fresh Blends continues to innovate and grow, Brian Tyler’s leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the company’s position as a leader in the beverage technology space.  With his strategic vision and extensive experience, Tyler is set to guide Fresh Blends through its next phase of growth and success.