MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of branded and distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, announced the promotion of Michael Buttshaw to President, Ingredient Solutions.

In his new role, Buttshaw will lead the continued development of the Ingredient Solutions business from operational excellence to financial growth across the business unit’s teams, including its research and development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales and marketing teams. During his more than 10 years at MGP as Vice President of Sales, Ingredient Solutions, Buttshaw’s strategic vision, business acumen, dedication, and leadership helped drive the growth and success of the Ingredient Solutions business.

The Ingredient Solutions business unit produces specialty wheat proteins and starches for the commercial baking industry and beyond, including the Aris, Fibersym, and ProTerra food ingredient lines.

“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, Ingredient Solutions,” Brandon Gall, Interim President and CEO and CFO of MGP Ingredients, said in a news release. “Under Mike’s leadership, we believe the Ingredient Solutions business will achieve new milestones and further strengthen its position as an industry leader.”

Prior to joining MGP, Buttshaw served in food ingredient sales, marketing, and business development leadership roles at Southeastern Mills, Penford Food Ingredients, and DSM Food Specialties. He also spent more than 20 years with Hormel Foods in various leadership positions, including in quality assurance, process engineering, retail sales, and national sales and marketing for its specialty products division.

Buttshaw earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Mathematics from Gustavas Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, and an MMI in Management and Marketing from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. He is an active member of key industry and professional organizations, including the Institute of Food Technologists and Research Chefs Association.

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About MGP

MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) is a leading producer of premium branded and distilled spirits, as well as food ingredient solutions. As one of the largest distillers in the U.S., MGP’s offerings include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins, and vodkas, which are created at the intersection of science and imagination, for customers of all sizes, from crafts to multinational brands. For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.