Hormel Foods has promoted two of its executives.

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Michael L. Devine has been named director of operations strategy for the US group’s grocery products division.


In the newly-created posistion, Devine will be responsible for developing operational strategies to meet the company’s demand for shelf-stable products.


“Mike’s knowledge of the operations side of our business gained over many years as Stockton’s plant manager have equipped him with the experience necessary to develop and lead our operations strategy,” said Russell C. Potter, vice president of operations, grocery products.


Furthermore, Hormel Foods said that James N. Maurice, currently foodservice area manager in Los Angeles, California, has accepted responsibilities as the foodservice western regional manager, effective 20 August 2007.

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“Jim’s breadth of experience in sales and marketing and dedication in our Hormel Foods’ foodservice division made him a great choice to manage our key relationships in the western region,” said Steve Binder, group vice president, refrigerated foods.


Maurice will report directly to Deanna Brady, vice president of sales, foodservice.

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