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"In R&D you need to have the willingness to try something new, fail but also learn from your failures." 🌱 We caught up with Ammar, Director of Research & Development (R&D) for Coffee to learn more about his 25+ year career and some of the best parts about working in R&D at Kraft Heinz. If you'd like to grow your career at Kraft Heinz, head over to the link in the comments. #HereAtKraftHeinz #LetsMakeLifeDelicious

US Foods. While very few people may see this, I feel it's important to say. For years I've said that we as a company can rule the food distribution world. I feel we have the leadership, the drivers, and the capabilities to perform. While many would and do complain, they also know that the complaints we have are not things that are unique to us foods. All companies have challenges they face. How we react is what will help us prevail as the leaders in the industry.   We have a great cultural belief system and we are striving daily to create a safer, stronger workplace and workforce. I've been here for 12+ years. I've seen where we've grown up as a company to try and put safety at the forefront of the job. For those that need a career; for those that need to feel the satisfaction of doing a job that makes a difference; look around and see that there are literally thousands of people making a difference in the food service industry with us foods. And just know that while other companies can make that same statement, look at the culture, the cultural beliefs, the priority of safety, and see that while it's an ever changing world, WE WILL rise to the top .

Love these posts from the Ginsberg's Foods team. Great job of establishing the brand of a company by featuring the people who make the company what it is. How is Ginsberg's, a regional food distributor, going to stand out when so many products are commoditized? They showcase their people. I want to open a restaurant just to buy from this guy, and from the team that he considers family. Branding isn't just marketing to potential customers. It is also attracting additional employees and making the enterprise/company/brand more attractive to other companies as partners. I'd suggest some design tweaks and mechanics within the edit, but full props to the messages. #branding #brandbuilding

3 Things I Learned As The Co-founder & CEO Of Whole Foods

3 Things I Learned As The Co-founder & CEO Of Whole Foods

Last year I shared a post about a couple of “Cool Chix” I serendipitously met during an event at Compass Group USA headquarters. Tracey Richardson (left) is the CEO/co-founder of Lilly’s of Charleston, and Miffy Jones (right) is the owner of Miffy’s Foods. Through the magic of the Foodbuy USA Supplier Diversity Accelerator program and the Eurest USA Better Together program, these women-owned businesses have partnered together to pair Tracey’s sensational seasoning and sauces with Miffy’s amazing all-purpose baking mix on chicken nuggets (“Cool Chix”) and wings (“Fly Chix”). Who doesn’t like food that is both cool and fly! So imagine my delight when I crisscrossed paths again with Tracey and Miffy last week during the Eurest and ESFM Supplier Diversity Summit – “The Power of Intentionality and Partnership” – at Truist Field in Charlotte. A robust mix of representatives from minority- and women-owned businesses came together with Compass leaders and supplier partners to share conversation about growth, distribution strategy, and solutions to the challenges they face on their journey. As Miffy noted during one of the panel discussions, “We’re creative people and we just want to create good stuff.” That good stuff also includes a commitment to inclusivity, making people feel like they belong so that they can be the best version of themselves, and employing folks from the local communities we serve so that our partnerships thrive and endure. Food is at the core of what we do here at Compass – engaging in a way that has meaningful impact is what gives us sustenance. #enchantment #sustenance #dei #eurest #foodbuy #compassgroup

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Foods Family Feud Heats up as Shareholders Push CEO to Resign. Edward and ludmila smolyansky have filed a consent statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reigniting their efforts to remove CEO Julie Smolyansky. They argue that Lifeway Foods is in dire need of a leadership overhaul to address what they describe as “significant and repeated failures” in governance that have affected the business and its financial performance. As key shareholders and family members, Edward and Ludmila are pushing for fresh leadership that can rejuvenate the company, align it with market trends, and honor its legacy while securing its future. This high-stakes family dispute underscores the critical importance of effective leadership and governance in ensuring business success and protecting shareholder value. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCg9yhST #FlavorWiki #Leadership #CorporateGovernance #FamilyBusiness #LifewayFoods

Being #1 in Food Manufacturing Recruitment 🌟 At Circle Foods, being the best isn’t just a title—it’s a responsibility we take seriously. We lead recruitment for food manufacturing because we deliver what matters: ✅ Exceptional talent ✅ Unmatched industry insights ✅ A commitment to excellence If you're ready to work with the leaders, let's start the conversation today. #CircleFoods #IndustryLeaders #FoodRecruitment Steve Kettle Morgan Samways Seb Doyle

As the semester comes to a close, I would like to reflect on my time well spent in Diverse Voices. A course at the University of Florida that explores the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public relations. This course has shown me how these principles are essential not only for communication but also for fostering equitable and meaningful environments. Over the semester, I had the opportunity to collaborate with peers and deepen my understanding of how companies embrace DEI. My team conducted extensive research on Kraft Heinz, focusing on its DEI initiatives. One that stood out was the company’s robust Business Resource Groups (BRGs). These employee-led networks support learning and development, help recruit diverse talent, foster community and guide leadership in challenging times. BRGs are essential to making DEI a core part of Kraft Heinz’s culture and competitive advantage. As Kraft Heinz Global Head, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Crystal Andrews Banks, MA (she / her / hers) said, “DEI&B is part of the fabric of who we are and how we show up as a company, and a core component of our company culture – which is our competitive advantage. The different backgrounds and perspectives of our employees help enable our innovation. This diversity of thought allows us to develop new ideas, challenge the status quo, push the boundaries on creativity, and make the best, well-informed decisions.” I’d like to thank my wonderful professor Ajia Meux for fostering an open space to discuss DEI. Her Diverse Voices course has been instrumental in expanding my understanding of these principles, leaving me confident to enter the workforce with a new perspective on its importance. #DiverseVoices https://lnkd.in/e2gYKqGU (https://lnkd.in/e2gYKqGU)

One year ago, my professional life changed, as it was the day that it all ended. The Dakota Dunes office of Tyson Foods was officially closed and just like that, I no longer worked for Tyson Foods. Tyson Foods was the only company I had ever worked for after I graduated from college in 2002. I had spent nearly 21 years working for Tyson Foods and I never thought that it would end just so simply, but I soon realized that it had. As I look back and reflect, now one year later, there are quite a few things that I have learned: 1.      The sun rose the next day and life went on. 2.      Relationships matter. 3.      Friendships made at work will last and transcend employment & employers. I’ve been fortunate to find new employment and to stay in the Meat/Food Industry. I started working for Marel in November 2023. I have enjoyed the change of jobs and the challenge of learning a new company, new products, and a new role. Many of the learnings from my roles at Tyson have helped me in my new role with Marel. I am still in Sales, just now selling equipment to companies in the Meat & Food industry instead of selling meat to retailers, distributors, and processors. I wake up each day and I am invigorated to help my customers find solutions to help them operate more effectively. Change is constant in life. That doesn’t mean that it is easy.  I’ve found that it is best to embrace the change, find the good in it, and go make the best of it. Here’s to the future and the changes that will come with it!