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Miniat Family of Companies Announces New CEO
South Holland, IL – February 3, 2025 – The Miniat Family of Companies announced today the appointment of Brian Fox as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brian begins with Miniat on February 10, 2025, as the first non-family leader of the fifth-generation, family-owned business portfolio.
To learn more about the Miniat Family of Companies, please visit www.miniat.com.
Brian Fox brings a remarkable blend of leadership experience, innovation, and passion for driving growth, collaboration, and excellence. Over his distinguished career, Brian has held key leadership roles across food-related industries, including most recently serving as CEO of Richelieu Foods, a premier manufacturer of private branded food products since 1862, now owned by German firm Frieberger. He was previously CEO of Zentis U.S.A., a division of a 125-year global family-owned company specializing in processing and refining fruit and other raw materials. Earlier experience includes successful tenures at TreeHouse Foods, ConAgra Foods, and Ralcorp Holdings. At Conagra, Brian helped pioneer the first U.S. cereal lineup free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.
Brian earned his M.B.A. from Rockhurst University and holds a B.S. from the University of North Carolina. Outside of work, Brian is a dedicated husband and proud father of three children. He is passionate
Introducing Miniat Gold Standard Proteins
Miniat Gold Standard Proteins are a limited line of off-the-shelf items, ready to order TODAY. The products included in this program are proven performers developed by Miniat’s team of culinary and R&D professionals. They offer all the quality and flavor that you value in our Custom Crafted Protein Solutions, with the added operational benefits of lower order minimums and quick production times.
