Mama’s Creations Adds M&A Veteran with $8B Deal Track Record to Board
Mama’s Creations appointed Fred Halvin, a veteran corporate development executive with 37 years at Hormel Foods, to its Board of Directors. Halvin oversaw over 20 M&A and joint ventures totaling $8 billion—including Planters, Applegate and MegaMex—bringing deep strategic and integration expertise.
1. Board Appointment
Mama’s Creations has expanded its Board of Directors with the addition of Fred Halvin, marking a strategic move to bolster governance and corporate development oversight as the company scales its deli prepared foods platform.
2. M&A Experience
Halvin brings 37 years of experience from Hormel Foods, where he directed over 20 M&A, divestiture and joint venture transactions totaling roughly $8 billion, including landmark deals for Planters, Columbus, Applegate, Skippy and Muscle Milk.
3. Strategic Impact
His expertise in acquisitions, portfolio optimization and joint ventures is expected to accelerate Mama’s Creations’ growth strategy, support integration of future targets and enhance the company’s position as a one-stop deli solutions provider.