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The new leadership slate is intended to guide ASB’s educational programs, technical initiatives, and industry advocacy over the coming year as the organization responds to evolving needs across commercial baking and allied sectors.

The appointments increase the size of Conagra’s board to 12 members; a move the company says will strengthen governance and bring additional operational and financial expertise to the packaged foods group.

Anand will lead a suite of well known snack brands, including Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, Lance, Kettle Brand, Cape Cod, Snack Factory and Late July.

The move reunites the chief executive and board chair roles after a period in which the positions were held separately, with Gregory B. Kenny stepping down as non executive chairman while remaining on the board.

Flowers Foods reported a mixed set of operating improvements, offset by a material non cash charge, resulting in a net loss for the period.