Noble Foods, the owner of the Happy Egg Co. and Gü Puds brands, has appointed Liam Burke as Managing Director of its consumer division, which includes its shell egg, foodservice and agricultural businesses.
Burke joins the Noble Foods senior team following a career spanning 33 years at Kerry Foods. Over the course of his three decades at the company, he rose through the ranks from an entry role as a production graduate, eventually ending his tenure as Managing Director of Private Label Grocery and Meals, a role he has held for the last two years.
Duncan Everett, CEO at Noble Foods, commented: “With his extensive experience in the industry, Liam will bring a unique perspective to our business, helping us meet the challenges we are sure to face over the coming months as shopping and consumption habits change dramatically once more.
“What is more, Liam’s honest passion for developing talent within his teams, reflecting Noble Foods’ ethos, makes him a fantastic addition to our senior team as we enter our second century as a business.”
Burke added: “It has been an extraordinary year for the egg industry – with a number of complex challenges to deal with and I look forward to supporting the business as it continues to deliver growth in key areas, especially within the branded free range and organic segments.
“We are working closely with our retail partners to deliver on their ambitions to move away from caged to offer barn eggs, while helping the foodservice industry with time-saving, practical innovation as it gets back on its feet when lockdown is eased.”
