Corporate Strategy

Lykken has been with Hormel Foods since 1992, beginning as a sales account executive.

The Montana-based backpack manufacturer will continue to operate out of its Bozeman headquarters, with plans to integrate teams and functions rolled out over the next several months.

The salty snack company will sell the RW Garcia and Good Health brands and three manufacturing facilities to fellow snack maker, Our Home.

Consumer goods company Just Born, owner of brands like Peeps, Mike and Ike, Hot Tamales, and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, has a new chief growth officer. The company has tapped Meenakshi Trehan for the role.

Offloading the lip balm brand aligns with Haleon’s strategy to streamline business operations and grow more agile.

Leaders are looking to tech to help weather the economic storm in 2024, according to a new EY pulse survey. Key areas of investment include digital, end-to-end supply chain capabilities, machine learning, and AI co-pilots.

It’s likely not easy being a tech leader in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime tech evolution. No wonder they might be a bit weary and wary.

Following its January board meeting, FMI - The Food Industry Association has announced the addition of several new leaders to its board of directors.