ATCHISON, KS — MGP Ingredients, a food ingredient solutions provider, promoted Michael Buttshaw to president of Ingredient Solutions.
In this role, Buttshaw will lead the continued development of the Ingredient Solutions business, spanning from operational success to financial growth across the business unit’s teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales and marketing teams.
“Mike’s deep experience in the food ingredient industry throughout his career, including more than a decade of leadership at MGP, made him an ideal choice for the new position of president of Ingredient Solutions,” said Brandon Gall, interim president, CEO and CFO of MGP Ingredients. “Under Mike’s leadership, we believe the Ingredient Solutions business will achieve new milestones and further strengthen its position as an industry leader.”
Buttshaw brings more than 10 years of experience at MGP as VP of sales for Ingredient Solutions. The business unit produces specialty wheat proteins and starches for the commercial baking industry and beyond, including the Arise, Fibersym and ProTerra food ingredient lines.
Prior to joining MGP, Buttshaw served in food ingredient sales, marketing and business development leadership roles at Southeastern Mills, Penford Ingredients, and DSM Food Specialties. He also spent more than 20 years with Hormel Foods in various leadership positions, including in process engineering, quality assurance, retail and national sales, and marketing for its specialty products division.
