Rigaud is expected to remain at the helm for the next seven months, giving Corbion a transition period before the new CEO takes over after the May 2027 AGM.
The new operational model ensures complete physical separation of regeneratively grown wheat from conventional grain at every stage of the supply chain, from rural farm origins to regional milling facilities.
Dana McNabb will succeed Jeff Harmening, who will become Executive Chair of the General Mills Board of Directors.
The initiative has grown from a company-led sourcing project into a wider agricultural programme involving more than 1,200 farmers committed to sustainable wheat cultivation practices across Europe.
The new center brings K-State’s internationally recognized strengths in grain, food, and animal sciences together in an interdisciplinary environment designed to accelerate discovery, prepare the next generation of industry leaders, and create solutions for a rapidly changing global food system.