NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2023 85 Compana Pet Brands, global leader in pet care and nutrition, announced it has appointed Greg Pearson as Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Pearson succeeds John Howe, who will transition to a new role as senior advisor for the company. Pearson is a seasoned and proven executive with deep experience leading and transforming consumer businesses. Most recently, he served as CEO of Pretzels, Inc., a rapidly growing private label and contract manufacturer of pretzels in the United States, where he led a variety of transformational growth and operational initiatives. During his tenure, Pretzels, Inc. scaled its supply chain by opening a third manufacturing facility, which created over 300 new manufacturing jobs and invested heavily in new product development, introducing several products to the market. These investments in production capacity and innovation capabilities ultimately led to the successful sale of Pretzels, Inc. to The Hershey Company in 2021. Read more>> Compana Pet Brands names Greg Pearson as CEO Greg Pearson Cargill announced it has completed the acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery located in Owensboro, Kentucky, US. “Today marks a significant milestone as we welcome Owensboro Grain Company into our Cargill family,” said Leonardo Aguiar, president of Cargill’s North American agricultural supply chain. “The addition of Owensboro Grain is an essential step on our journey to creating a connected, resilient and modernized grain experience for our customers and the markets we serve.” The addition of Owensboro Grain Company will enhance Cargill’s efforts to increase capacity across its North American oilseeds network to support growing demand for oilseeds driven by food, feed and renewable fuel markets. Read more>> Cargill completes acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) announces the appointment of Brian Kingzett, as the new Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association. Brian has 35 years of experience in the environmental and aquaculture sectors where he has amassed a unique blend of professional expertise locally and abroad. Brian received a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Victoria and Master of Science from Simon Fraser University in Marine Biology. “We are very pleased to have Brian onboard as the new Executive Director,” said Diane Morrison, Chair of the BCSFA and Managing Director of Mowi Canada West. “He’s been a valuable member of the BCSFA team and in his new role, his experience and knowledge of the sector ensures the Association is in good hands.” Read more>> BC Salmon Farmers Association announces its new Executive Director Brian Kingzett
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