US: Ex-Kraft exec to head Post unit at Ralcorp

By: just-food.com | 9 October 2008

Ralcorp Holdings has appointed Stephen Van Tassel to the position of corporate vice president and president of its recently-acquired Post Foods business.

Van Tassel joined the company as part of Ralcorp's acquisition of cereal maker Post from Kraft Foods.

Previously, Van Tassel served as vice president of marketing for the Post business at Kraft.

He will report to David Skarie, co-chief executive officer and president of Ralcorp, the private-label food group said.

Sectors: Baby food, Bakery, Chilled foods, Snacks

Companies: Ralcorp, Kraft Foods

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