CFO says ability to personally interact with customers sets company apart.

Melissa Lee also spent time at Unilever.

‘Breadth and depth’ of pantry among advantages.

Deals will boost presence in dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients segments.

New 286,500-square-foot facility will accommodate packaging and distribution operations.

Will invest up to $30 million in Las Cruces.

A total of seven food and beverage companies make annual ranking.

Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes and Krave varieties join Golden Grahams.