This has been a year full of aggressive strategic moves across the food sector.

Better, but not perfect, choices exist in plant protein, packaging.

Former Diageo CPO tapped to lead company’s procurement “transformation.”

Company is using data to better manage out of stocks.

ESG report also details women in management, supplier diversity.

Diana Frost will preside over the company’s in-house agency and lead the digital and media teams.

Foodservice currently makes up between 13% and 15% of company sales.

Snack categories have outperformed most other food segments for decades. 

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

Simplot agreement could lead to Ore-Ida promotions.