Sales growth was driven by higher sales of specialty wheat proteins, including textured proteins, and biofuel and other byproducts, partially offset by lower specialty wheat starch sales volumes primarily due to longer-than-expected downtime following a scheduled plant shutdown.
The dual announcement reflects the company’s commitment to balancing financial discipline with investments in leadership capabilities as it navigates a challenging operating environment.
Francis has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the branded food and beverage industries