Kemin introduces new hires to Food Technologies' protein & grains group

Kemin, a Des Moines, Iowa-based supplier of customized shelf-life extension solutions for the meat and food industries, said it hired two new people for its protein and grains group in the Food Technologies division. The company hired Amanda King as technical services manager and Kyle Andernacht as product manager – proteins.

“We are very pleased to add Amanda and Kyle to our team," said Ann Rolow, business director for the protein and grains group of the Food Technologies division. "Both of these talented individuals bring strategic experience that will contribute to the growth and development of our protein group, and to our continued support of Food Technologies’ goals.”

King will provide technical support to the protein-focused sales team, Kemin said. She has a wealth of experience in the meat industry, with a focus on enabling technologies and preservation.

Andernacht will provide direction, vision, and optimization for the protein product lines, and will drive achievement of business targets for products sold by the proteins business in the Americas region. He has extensive experience in product management across a variety of industries, with a focus on strategic business and organizational objectives, Kemin said.