FRANCE: Ex-Danone exec named Aoste boss
By: just-food.com | 2 October 2009
French cold meats specialist Aoste, part of the Campofrio Food Group, has named former Danone senior executive Olivier Maes as its new president.
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French cold meats specialist Aoste, part of the Campofrio Food Group, has named former Danone senior executive Olivier Maes as its new president.
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