Monthly Archives: April 2017

Sysco Corporation today announced that Anita Zielinski will join the company as senior vice president and chief accounting officer, effective this month. "We are pleased to have Anita join Sysco and bring her extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, internal controls and compliance with GAAP and IFRS," said Joel Grade, Sysco's executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Her vast knowledge of technical...

Tyson Foods Inc. has removed all added nitrites and nitrates from its Ball Park brand beef hot dogs, in addition to eliminating by-products and added fillers from its meat line. “Ball Park brand has always been about quality,” said Colleen Hall, director of the Ball Park brand. “Today, we’re...

Reckitt Benckiser, which earlier this year announced plans to acquire the Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. for $17.9 billion, is considering a sale of its food business to help pay down debt. Reckitt’s food business includes French’s mustard and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. The business is valued at approximately 3 billion, according to The Sunday Times. In an April...