Pillsbury Company

The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Returns with an Unexpected Twist

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Pillsbury is introducing the Ovens Off Bake-Off Contest and contestants will be required to use anything but the oven to prepare their recipe.

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  • Pillsbury is introducing the Ovens Off Bake-Off Contest and contestants will be required to use anything but the oven to prepare their recipe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005155/en/
    The 51st Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is officially open to home cooks and bakers nationwide with a new ovens-off twist.
  • Pillsbury is partnering with actress, producer, director, entrepreneur and cookbook author Eva Longoria to kick off the competition and share some of her favorite no-oven-required Pillsbury recipes.
  • To learn more about the 51st Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, and to participate, visit Pillsbury.com/BakeOff and connect with Pillsbury on Facebook and Instagram .

Blue Star Foods Adds Two New Members to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

In doing so, the Board of Directors expands from five to seven members.

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  • In doing so, the Board of Directors expands from five to seven members.
  • Mr. Dalto brings over 30 years of innovative consumer goods, food and drinks experience to the Board of BSFC.
  • We are thrilled to have someone with Juan Carlos tremendous experience on our board.
  • About Blue Star Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: BSFC )
    Blue Star Foods Corp. is an integrated ESG seafood company that processes, packages and sells high-value seafood products.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Announces Four Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

EAGAN, Minn., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has announced four leadership appointments, including the addition of two members to the company's senior leadership team, reporting to president and CEO Dana Erickson.

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  • New leaders join human resources, treasury and investments, medical management and legal
    EAGAN, Minn., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has announced four leadership appointments, including the addition of two members to the company's senior leadership team, reporting to president and CEO Dana Erickson.
  • Dr. Mark Steffen, who has been with Blue Cross since 2018, has been promoted to senior vice president, medical management and chief medical officer.
  • Julie Loosbrock, a 30-year veteran of business and organizational development, has joined Blue Cross as senior vice president, chief human resources officer.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

SkyWater Appoints Greg Graves to its Board of Directors

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Monday, February 7, 2022

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of Greg Graves to its board of directors, effective March 2, 2022.

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  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of Greg Graves to its board of directors, effective March 2, 2022.
  • "We are delighted for Greg to join our board and audit committee, given his decades of executive experience in finance and accounting as well as his board experience with leading organizations," said Gary Obermiller, chairman of the board.
  • "Greg will be an outstanding addition to our distinguished board of directors, helping to develop our delivery of long-term shareholder value, said Thomas Sonderman, SkyWater president and CEO.
  • I am excited to join the board of directors of SkyWater during this transformational era in the semiconductor industry, said Greg Graves.

Diamond Wipes International Announces the Appointment of Steve Gallo as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Diamond Wipes International, the nations leading wet wipe and personal care products manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gallo as the companys Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Diamond Wipes International, the nations leading wet wipe and personal care products manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gallo as the companys Chief Executive Officer.
  • Peter Nolan, Chairman of Diamond Wipes and owner of Nolan Capital, Inc., commented, We are excited to welcome Steve as the CEO of Diamond Wipes.
  • Steve Gallo stated, I am very excited to lead a company with such a rich history of product innovation and customer care.
  • Jessica Lum, President of Diamond Wipes, added, We look forward to Steves leadership to take Diamond Wipes to the next level.

Meati Appoints Scott Tassani as President

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meati , the emerging leader elevating quality in the animal-free meat industry, announced today the appointment of Scott Tassani as President, effective December 6.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meati , the emerging leader elevating quality in the animal-free meat industry, announced today the appointment of Scott Tassani as President, effective December 6.
  • Tassani previously served for nearly 30 years at The Pillsbury Company and General Mills, where in his last five years, he was the President and Chief Customer Officer for the brands $11 billion North America business.
  • I am incredibly energized to join the Meati team as we launch the outstanding portfolio of animal-free meat products.
  • To achieve this goal of widespread accessibility, Tassani and his team plan to begin rapidly expanding the availability and affordability of Meati to all.

Pillsbury Serves Up Six New Easy-to-Make Products, Including Monkey Bread and Mini Cinni Stix

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The exciting lineup includes two Pull-Apart Bread Kits, Mini Cinni Stix, Mini Pizza Crusts and snack-size edible Cookie Dough Poppins, which are ready to eat straight out of the package.
  • Monkey Bread and Garlic Bread Pull-Apart Kits: These pull-apart bread kits are ready-to-bake with pre-cut dough and sauce pouches, making it easier than ever to wow family and friends at your next brunch or dinner gathering.
  • Mini Cinni Stix: Great for little and big hands alike, the new Mini Cinni Stix can be enjoyed from morning to night as a portable breakfast option, ultimate pizza night breadstick pairing or simple weeknight dessert.
  • With endless customization opportunities, the mini crusts provide a fun way to get creative and serve as an alternative to the standard pizza night carryout.

Hometown Food Company Closes the Acquisition of the Pillsbury® Shelf-Stable Baking Business, the Hungry Jack® Brand and Other Assets from The J.M. Smucker Company and Appoints Senior Management

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Hometown Foods will be headquartered in Chicago, IL and will operate its 650,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH.

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  • Hometown Foods will be headquartered in Chicago, IL and will operate its 650,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH.
  • The portfolio of acquired brands includes the exclusive U.S. rights to the Pillsbury branded shelf-stable baking and dessert products and use of the iconic Pillsbury Doughboy in these categories.
  • Also included in the company's portfolio is the Funfetti, Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy and Martha White brands.
  • Hometown Foods is also pleased to announce that it has hired Daniel Butler as its President and CEO.