<p><em>资深食品行业高管——最近担任 AFNA 的首席供应链官——将加速公司特种冷冻食品业务的增长</em></p>
<p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA)，一家为健康设计产品的特种冷冻食品制造商，最近宣布任命 Dave Gardner 为总裁兼首席执行官，任命自 2026 年 4 月 1 日起生效。Gardner 接替 Hiroshi Kaho，后者已被提升为东京母公司 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.的执行官兼执行副总裁、首席人力资源官，此前他领导 AFNA 经历了多年的投资、能力建设和文化转型。</p>
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<p>Ajinomoto Foods North America 的首席执行官 Dave Gardner</p>
<p>Gardner 在食品行业拥有超过 35 年的经验。他自 2022 年起担任 AFNA 的首席供应链官，负责公司在美国的八个生产设施的制造和端到端供应链运营。他与首席执行官紧密合作，将长期战略转化为运营现实。Gardner 专注于建立以人为本的文化和基础建设。他领导了一项跨职能的成本转型计划，第一年节省了 3500 万美元，同时改善了客户服务。他监督了公司制造网络的产能扩张和资产优化。</p>
<p>Gardner 在加入 AFNA 之前曾在位于加利福尼亚州佩塔卢马的 Amy's Kitchen 担任首席运营官，这是一家天然和有机冷冻食品公司。在他的职业生涯早期，他在 Ingredion Incorporated 担任高级领导职务，包括北美供应链副总裁和北美制造副总裁。Gardner 在食品行业广受认可，因其能够将战略转化为大规模执行。</p>
<p><strong>在战略拐点上的合适领导者</strong></p>
<p>Gardner 继承了一个在零售和餐饮服务领域都处于强劲类别的产品组合。根据 Circana 的数据，美国冷冻食品零售销售每年超过 900 亿美元，冷冻零食和民族食品是增长最快的子类别——根据 Grand View Research，年复合增长率在 7% 到 10% 以上。</p>
<p>亚洲和多元文化冷冻食品——AFNA 产品组合的核心优势，包括 Ajinomoto、Ling Ling、Tai Pei 和 José Olé品牌——在零售和餐饮服务中始终被评为创新驱动的前列，得益于消费者对真实全球风味的需求不断增长，依据 Euromonitor International 和 Innova Market Insights 的报告。这使得 AFNA 恰好处于消费者需求发展的中心——涵盖杂货、俱乐部和餐饮服务渠道。</p>
<p>&#34;Dave 是此时此刻的合适领导者，&#34;前任 Hiroshi Kaho 表示。&#34;AFNA 已经建立了一个强大的基础，明确的目标感，以及一个独特定位的产品组合，适应消费者的需求。Dave 在建立高效团队、整合大规模业务和将复杂战略转化为运营结果方面的成功记录，使他非常适合引领 AFNA 进入下一个篇章。&#34;</p>
<p><strong>以人为本、目标明确和绩效导向的愿景</strong></p>
<p>Gardner 在担任首席执行官的同时，帮助塑造和嵌入公司的目标与价值框架，这使 AFNA 在 2025 年获得了 “最佳工作场所” 和 “最佳文化与目标” 类别的激励工作场所奖。他计划在此基础上加速增长，深化创新，并培养下一代跨职能领导者。</p>
<p>Gardner 已确定了他担任首席执行官初期的三个优先事项：(1) 将运营卓越提升为公司范围内的纪律，(2) 加速创新和品牌建设，以扩大 AFNA 在零售货架和餐饮服务中的存在，(3) 继续培养与 AFNA 目标一致的深厚领导人才库：让日常饮食成为快乐的体验。</p>
<p>&#34;AFNA 正处于增长的有利位置。我们拥有独特的文化，使我们能够吸引和留住最佳人才。我们在全球网络中拥有深厚的研发和烹饪专业知识。我们参与的类别正处于趋势之中，可以通过我们多样化的产品和强大的制造平台独特地服务，&#34;Gardner 表示。&#34;我的重点是将我们的公司提升到一个新的水平，使 Ajinomoto 成为一个公认的健康品牌，满足对真实、全球灵感食品的需求。&#34;</p>
<p>Gardner 拥有加拿大安大略省伦敦的西方大学的化学和生物化学工程学士和硕士学位。</p>
<p><strong>关于 Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.创造了以文化为灵感的冷冻食品，旨在促进健康——为日常重要时刻带来快乐、安心和联系。我们的使命是通过食品提升生活质量，让日常饮食成为快乐的体验。</p>
<p>Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.是 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.的间接全资子公司，后者是氨基酸研究和创新的全球领导者。公司秉持食品有助于提升健康的信念，将烹饪工艺与科学支持的见解相结合，创造出美味、令人满意的食品，支持平衡的生活方式。</p>
<p>我们的消费品牌包括 Ajinomoto®、José Olé®、Ling Ling®和 Tai Pei®。产品在美国主要零售商处有售。欲了解更多信息，请访问 www.ajinomotofoods.com。</p>
<p>来源：Ajinomoto Foods North America</p>
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<p>味之素食品北美公司已任命戴夫·加德纳（Dave Gardner）为总裁兼首席执行官，任命将于 2026 年 4 月 1 日生效。加德纳此前担任首席供应链官，将接替河保宏（Hiroshi Kaho）领导公司进入下一个增长阶段。加德纳拥有超过 35 年的经验，旨在提升运营卓越，加速创新，并培养未来的领导者。他强调公司致力于创造具有文化灵感的冷冻食品，以促进人们的健康。在他的领导下，味之素食品北美公司希望在不断增长的冷冻食品领域，特别是在亚洲和多元文化产品方面，增强市场存在感</p>

<p><em>Veteran food industry executive — most recently AFNA's Chief Supply Chain Officer — to accelerate growth of the company's specialty frozen foods business</em></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><em>资深食品行业高管——最近担任 AFNA 的首席供应链官——将加速公司特种冷冻食品业务的增长</em></p>
</div><p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA), a specialty frozen food manufacturer designing products for well-being, recently announced the appointment of Dave Gardner as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Gardner succeeds Hiroshi Kaho, who has been promoted to Executive Officer &amp; Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer for Tokyo-based parent company Ajinomoto Co., Inc, after leading AFNA through a multi-year period of investment, capability building, and cultural transformation.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA)，一家为健康设计产品的特种冷冻食品制造商，最近宣布任命 Dave Gardner 为总裁兼首席执行官，任命自 2026 年 4 月 1 日起生效。Gardner 接替 Hiroshi Kaho，后者已被提升为东京母公司 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.的执行官兼执行副总裁、首席人力资源官，此前他领导 AFNA 经历了多年的投资、能力建设和文化转型。</p>
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<p>CEO of Ajinomoto Foods North America, Dave Gardner</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Ajinomoto Foods North America 的首席执行官 Dave Gardner</p>
</div><p>Gardner brings more than 35 years of food industry experience to the role. He served as AFNA's Chief Supply Chain Officer since 2022, leading manufacturing and end-to-end supply chain operations across the company's eight U.S. production facilities. He partnered closely with the CEO to translate long-term strategy into operational reality. Gardner focused on establishing a people-first culture and building fundamentals. He led a cross-functional cost transformation initiative delivering $35 million in first-year savings while improving customer service. He oversaw capacity expansions and asset optimization across the company's manufacturing network</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Gardner 在食品行业拥有超过 35 年的经验。他自 2022 年起担任 AFNA 的首席供应链官，负责公司在美国的八个生产设施的制造和端到端供应链运营。他与首席执行官紧密合作，将长期战略转化为运营现实。Gardner 专注于建立以人为本的文化和基础建设。他领导了一项跨职能的成本转型计划，第一年节省了 3500 万美元，同时改善了客户服务。他监督了公司制造网络的产能扩张和资产优化。</p>
</div><p>Gardner joined AFNA from Amy's Kitchen, the Petaluma, California-based natural and organic frozen foods company, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Ingredion Incorporated, including Vice President of North America Supply Chain and Vice President of North America Manufacturing. Gardner is widely regarded across the food industry for translating strategy into execution at scale.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Gardner 在加入 AFNA 之前曾在位于加利福尼亚州佩塔卢马的 Amy's Kitchen 担任首席运营官，这是一家天然和有机冷冻食品公司。在他的职业生涯早期，他在 Ingredion Incorporated 担任高级领导职务，包括北美供应链副总裁和北美制造副总裁。Gardner 在食品行业广受认可，因其能够将战略转化为大规模执行。</p>
</div><p><strong>The Right Leader at a Strategic Inflection Point</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>在战略拐点上的合适领导者</strong></p>
</div><p>Gardner inherits a portfolio within strong categories across both retail and foodservice. The U.S. frozen food retail sales exceed $90 billion annually, according to Circana data, with frozen snacks and ethnic foods among the highest-growth subcategories — running at 7% to 10%+ compound annual growth depending on segment, per Grand View Research.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Gardner 继承了一个在零售和餐饮服务领域都处于强劲类别的产品组合。根据 Circana 的数据，美国冷冻食品零售销售每年超过 900 亿美元，冷冻零食和民族食品是增长最快的子类别——根据 Grand View Research，年复合增长率在 7% 到 10% 以上。</p>
</div><p>Asian and multicultural frozen foods — a core strength of AFNA's portfolio, which includes the Ajinomoto, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and José Olé brands — are consistently ranked among the top innovation drivers in both retail and foodservice, supported by expanding consumer demand for authentic global flavors, according to Euromonitor International and Innova Market Insights. That positions AFNA squarely at the center of where consumer demand is heading — across grocery, club, and foodservice channels alike.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>亚洲和多元文化冷冻食品——AFNA 产品组合的核心优势，包括 Ajinomoto、Ling Ling、Tai Pei 和 José Olé品牌——在零售和餐饮服务中始终被评为创新驱动的前列，得益于消费者对真实全球风味的需求不断增长，依据 Euromonitor International 和 Innova Market Insights 的报告。这使得 AFNA 恰好处于消费者需求发展的中心——涵盖杂货、俱乐部和餐饮服务渠道。</p>
</div><p>&#34;Dave is the right leader at the right moment,&#34; said predecessor Hiroshi Kaho. &#34;AFNA has built a strong foundation with a clear sense of purpose, and a portfolio that is uniquely positioned for where consumers are heading. Dave's track record of building high-performing teams, integrating businesses at scale, and translating complex strategies into operational results makes him uniquely suited to lead AFNA into its next chapter.&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>&#34;Dave 是此时此刻的合适领导者，&#34;前任 Hiroshi Kaho 表示。&#34;AFNA 已经建立了一个强大的基础，明确的目标感，以及一个独特定位的产品组合，适应消费者的需求。Dave 在建立高效团队、整合大规模业务和将复杂战略转化为运营结果方面的成功记录，使他非常适合引领 AFNA 进入下一个篇章。&#34;</p>
</div><p><strong>A Vision Anchored in People, Purpose, and Performance</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>以人为本、目标明确和绩效导向的愿景</strong></p>
</div><p>Gardner is stepping into the CEO role having helped shape and embed the company's Purpose &amp; Values framework, which earned AFNA recognition in 2025 as both a Great Place to Work and winning an Inspiring Workplace award with &#34;Best in Class&#34; honors in the Culture and Purpose category. He plans to build on that foundation to accelerate growth, deepen innovation, and develop the next generation of cross-functional leaders.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Gardner 在担任首席执行官的同时，帮助塑造和嵌入公司的目标与价值框架，这使 AFNA 在 2025 年获得了 “最佳工作场所” 和 “最佳文化与目标” 类别的激励工作场所奖。他计划在此基础上加速增长，深化创新，并培养下一代跨职能领导者。</p>
</div><p>Gardner has identified three priorities for his early tenure as CEO: (1) elevating operational excellence as a company-wide discipline, (2) accelerating innovation and brand-building to expand AFNA's presence on retail shelves and in foodservice, and (3) continuing to develop a deep bench of leaders aligned to AFNA's purpose: To Make Everyday Eating a Happy Experience.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Gardner 已确定了他担任首席执行官初期的三个优先事项：(1) 将运营卓越提升为公司范围内的纪律，(2) 加速创新和品牌建设，以扩大 AFNA 在零售货架和餐饮服务中的存在，(3) 继续培养与 AFNA 目标一致的深厚领导人才库：让日常饮食成为快乐的体验。</p>
</div><p>&#34;AFNA is positioned for growth. We have a unique culture that has allowed us to attract and retain the best talent. We have deep-rooted R&amp;D and culinary expertise that extends through our global network. And we participate in categories that are on-trend and can be uniquely served by our diverse products and strong manufacturing platform,&#34; said Gardner. &#34;My focus is on taking our company to the next level, establishing Ajinomoto as a recognized well-being brand feeding an appetite for authentic, globally inspired food.&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>&#34;AFNA 正处于增长的有利位置。我们拥有独特的文化，使我们能够吸引和留住最佳人才。我们在全球网络中拥有深厚的研发和烹饪专业知识。我们参与的类别正处于趋势之中，可以通过我们多样化的产品和强大的制造平台独特地服务，&#34;Gardner 表示。&#34;我的重点是将我们的公司提升到一个新的水平，使 Ajinomoto 成为一个公认的健康品牌，满足对真实、全球灵感食品的需求。&#34;</p>
</div><p>Gardner holds bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical and biochemical engineering from Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Gardner 拥有加拿大安大略省伦敦的西方大学的化学和生物化学工程学士和硕士学位。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.</strong></p>
</div><p>Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. creates culturally inspired frozen foods designed for well-being—bringing joy, peace of mind, and connection to the everyday moments that matter most. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life through food, making everyday eating a happy experience.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.创造了以文化为灵感的冷冻食品，旨在促进健康——为日常重要时刻带来快乐、安心和联系。我们的使命是通过食品提升生活质量，让日常饮食成为快乐的体验。</p>
</div><p>Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., which is a global leader in amino acid research and innovation. Guided by the belief that food has the power to enhance well-being, the company combines culinary craftsmanship with science-backed insights to create flavorful, satisfying foods that support balanced lifestyles.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.是 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.的间接全资子公司，后者是氨基酸研究和创新的全球领导者。公司秉持食品有助于提升健康的信念，将烹饪工艺与科学支持的见解相结合，创造出美味、令人满意的食品，支持平衡的生活方式。</p>
</div><p>Our consumer brands include Ajinomoto®, José Olé®, Ling Ling®, and Tai Pei®. Products are available at major retailers across the United States. For more information, visit www.ajinomotofoods.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>我们的消费品牌包括 Ajinomoto®、José Olé®、Ling Ling®和 Tai Pei®。产品在美国主要零售商处有售。欲了解更多信息，请访问 www.ajinomotofoods.com。</p>
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味之素北美食品公司任命 Dave Gardner 为总裁兼首席执行官，负责领导公司进入下一阶段的增长与创新