Cargill’s largest business to have new leadership

Brian Sikes to head global protein unit

Nov 21, 2018

Brian Sikes, Cargill's global protein unit

Brian Sikes has been named to lead Cargill’s global protein and salt businesses, beginning in early 2019. Most recently, Sikes served as president of Cargill’s North American protein business. He is succeeding Todd Hall, who is retiring after 36 years at Cargill.

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The above image shows the Los Angeles River flowing through Vernon, Calif., not far from the site of the tragic burrito factory incident.

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FSIS says its joint effort with Mexico aims to enhance traceability, reduce fraud, and modernize U.S.-Mexico trade in meat and poultry products.

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Foreign Object Detection Systems

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Cargill’s largest business to have new leadership

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PMMI Foundation Donates $100,000 to Michigan State’s School of Packaging

Sanitary Liquid Drum Filling System for Food-Grade Applications

Foreign Object Detection Systems

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