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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Two industry veterans join the parent company of the Cheribundi and GoodBelly brands, looking to spark a new phase of growth and innovation.
By: Andy Hanacek
Fair Oaks Foods had paused the $134 million project in August 2023, but local reports say construction has resumed in earnest.
By: Andy Hanacek
Danny Dumas has been appointed senior vice president of Sales, Marketing & Product Management for the company’s North America operations.
Moore “Skip” Tappan joins the deli prepared foods processor after more than 30 years of supply chain leadership for Walmart, Campbell Soup and Procter & Gamble.
By: Andy Hanacek
Europe Snacks has entered an agreement related to its planned acquisition by One Rock Capital Partners.
Rotunda Capital Partners looks to accelerate growth of Latin American foods processor in partnership with founding Padilla family.
Successful sustainability initiatives can be found everywhere in the food & beverage industry, as companies seek strategies that are better for business and the world around them...
By: Andy Hanacek
Company announces it will also discontinue liverwurst production and appoints four national food safety experts to a new food safety council who will advise a new chief food safety...
By: Andy Hanacek
HSA Group will purchase Bisco-Misr from Kellanova, with the deal expected to close in first quarter 2025.
The baking company will be owned equally by Platinum Equity and Butterfly as it looks to continue its growth trajectory.
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