Andy Hanacek is a Senior Editor for Food Processing, focusing on the latest news and trends in the food and beverage industry. With a keen eye for industry insights, Andy covers a wide range of topics including acquisitions, industry outlooks, plant closures, executive announcements, and sustainability initiatives.
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Andy Hanacek's articles mainly focus on the food and beverage industry, with an emphasis on private sector announcements and press releases. He frequently covers topics such as executive promotions, plant closures, sustainable sourcing, packaging, acquisitions, CEO changes in the food and beverage industry.
Given his coverage attributes and themes covered, Andy would likely be interested in pitches related to newsworthy developments within the food & beverage industry such as major executive appointments or retirements in prominent companies. Additionally, he may be interested in news about mergers or acquisitions within the sector. Press releases from relevant companies undergoing significant changes could also pique his interest.
As for geographic focus - while not specified - considering that many of the covered companies are based in North America (particularly the United States), pitches focusing on this region might align well with Andy's coverage area.
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After initial offer to purchase Lifeway Foods for $25 per share was rejected, Danone North America PBC has increased its proposal to $27 per share, or about $23 million more.
By: Andy Hanacek
John F. Perugini II joins the ramen maker’s U.S. operations to drive strategy and expand Nissin Foods in retail.
By: Andy Hanacek
Project will add a production line for the company’s single-serve frozen meals, as well as automation and digital technology enhancements.
By: Andy Hanacek
Facility features about 250,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and will cost the company approximately $75 million to acquire.
By: Andy Hanacek
Circana's Joan Driggs discusses the trends driving Thanksgiving shopping for food and beverage products this year, and implores processors and retailers to find unique ways to...
Over the next 10 years, the company expects to fill the 434,000-sq.-ft. facility, hiring another 300 or so employees as demand for its snacks grows.
By: Andy Hanacek
Although a bidder may still emerge, The Financial Times is reporting that Unilever will likely spin the ice cream business off into its own company rather than sell to an investment...
By: Andy Hanacek
Thomas Padilla will lead the company’s international avocado operations and strategy as the vice president, Avocados (International).
Former Calavo Growers and Tyson Foods finance executive Shawn Munsell will take over for the retiring Ken Plunk.
By: Andy Hanacek
After a decade-plus joint venture PepsiCo will acquire the remaining 50% stake in the refrigerated dips and spreads companies from Strauss Group to become the sole owner of each...
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