Says he's particularly pleased by the level of innovation on display at Baking Expo, both in terms of baking equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.

James Leighton previously was president of Perdue Foods.

Dimitrios Smyrnios takes the helm of Schwan's portfolio of frozen foods.

Awards kept secret until meeting's opening session.

Brian Strouts named interim v.p. of baking and food technical services.

John Coletta to join Einstein Noah on Oct. 21.

Also was a fellow of the American Association of Cereal Chemists.

Frederic Elias will lead a team that will provide customers with ingredients as well as service and technical support.

Michael Maurine previously worked at Ventura Foods, AB Mauri, Cargill and Best Brands.

Teri List-Stoll to succeed Timothy McLevish in the first quarter of 2014.