Bunge celebrates the opening of a new packaging facility in Decatur, Ala.

Effective April 1, George Allard is vice president and general manager of Bunge North America’s oils business.

Fats and oils suppliers continue to expand and improve their portfolios in response to bakers’ and snack producers’ requests for oils, shortenings and margarines with little or no trans and saturated fats.

In response to concern about trans-fats, cholesterol levels improved in U.S. children in the past two decades as food makers cut trans-fats in their products. The prevalence of elevated total cholesterol dropped to 8.1% for kids ages six to 19 from 2007 to 2010, versus 11% from 1988 to 1994, according to a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The Londonderry, N.H., manufacturer of specialty lubricants appoints Toby Porter food market manager and Ben Bryant marine market manager. The appointments represent an effort to strengthen Klüber’s support of the food/beverage and marine businesses.

The North American operating arm of Bunge Ltd. expands its Ingredient Innovation Center in Bradley, Ill., to include a full-service culinary center. The facility includes an industrial kitchen and a corporate dining room with extensive video capabilities.