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Stonyfield Farm's Gary Hirschberg steps down as CEO, names Walt Freese as successor |
01.13.2012
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Gary Hirschberg, founder and CEO of organic yogurt leader Stonyfield Farm, is stepping down.
"After nearly three decades, I have decided to bring my tenure as Stonyfield's President and CE-Yo to a close and I have hand-picked a wonderful guy to replace me in that role. I am pleased to share that Walt Freese, the former CEO of Ben & Jerry's, will be taking my place beginning on January 23rd. I will continue to serve as Stonyfield's Chairman," Hirschberg posted on the company website.
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Hirschberg will remain involved with different aspects of the company, including European affiliates. He will also continue to advocate for compulsory labeling of genetically engineered foods, where he has been a prominent voice.
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