Kerry, Beloit, Wis., named Oliver Kelly as president and CEO of its North American operations, effective Jan. 1. He replaces Gerry Behan who served as interim president and CEO and who will continue in his broader capacity as president and CEO for Kerry Taste and Nutrition. Over the past 30 years, Kelly has served in numerous commercial and management roles, most recently holding the role of commercial CEO for North America. A native of Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Ireland, he joined Kerry in 1991 after graduating from University College Dublin with a bachelor of art’s degree in agricultural science. He moved to North America from Ireland in 2018 after leading Kerry’s strategic growth in the foodservice channel for the Europe region.
Carol Stream, Ill.-based Prinova expanded its valued-added services with the acquisition of Lakeshore Technologies, Norton Shores, Mich. The contract manufacturer offers a variety of toll processing services, including micronizing, blending, repackaging, sifting, and metal detection and removal. It also will bring new technologies including ceramic jet milling, hammer milling, and inline blending as well as engineering and system design expertise to the Prinova family. Lakeshore Technologies also maintains a dedicated psyllium husk manufacturing line to service the cereal and bar industries.