The year-on-year increase is primarily due to improved yields for Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS), followed by Canadian Western Amber Durum (CWAD), and winter wheat.
The association believes Kuester’s experience in building high‑performing teams and aligning commercial, supply‑chain and operational strategies made her the preferred candidate to guide SNAC through a period of industry change and opportunity.
Bret Hathaway has been promoted to vice president of procurement and commodities at Flowers Foods, succeeding Miles Dennis, who retired after 41 years.
Despite the recent three-month rally, Black Sea wheat prices have fluctuated around US$6/mt since September, under pressure from currency volatility.
Two Magpies Bakery Group has announced a series of senior management changes, including the appointment of Ben Magnall as a second‑generation director, as part of a planned leadership refresh to support the company’s next growth phase.