Wilbur-Ellis announced that Matt Fanta has been named President of its Nutrition division, with the retirement of Andrew Loder.

Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO John Buckley said, "Matt is an experienced leader, having spent over 25 years at Land O'Lakes, with the last 10 years in a variety of senior roles. I'm very pleased that Matt is joining Wilbur-Ellis as we continue to grow and develop the animal nutrition business. With his outstanding leadership skills and extensive background in agriculture, I'm excited about what's to come in the Nutrition division."

Most recently, Fanta was Vice President of Marketing in the Purina Animal Nutrition division at Land O'Lakes. He also served in senior positions in the global dairy ingredients division and the alfalfa seed and technology business, along with leading the Asia-Pacific region.

"I'm honored to be joining Wilbur-Ellis," Fanta said. "The company and its Nutrition business are well-known for their integrity, industry leadership, and innovation that is squarely focused on creating value for customers. I'm proud to be part of such a sustainable, high-performing organization."