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Hyde Park, NY – Michael McGrath, chief executive officer for Newman’s Own, Inc., delivered the commencement address at the New York campus of The Culinary Institute of America on February 10. Mr. McGrath oversees the company’s food and beverage product line of more than 300 items and leads its new product development and market expansion efforts.

Mr. McGrath joined Newman’s Own in 2013 after more than three decades as an executive in the foodservice business, including serving as CEO of both Weight Watchers Gourmet Food Company and Country Gourmet Foods. He was a personal friend of the company’s founder, the late actor Paul Newman.

A long-time supporter of charitable causes, Mr. McGrath serves on the Advisory Board of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Newman. In addition, the company is committed to donating all its profits to charity through the Newman’s Own Foundation. Over the years, the foundation has given more than $500 million to thousands of organizations in 46 countries.

Mr. McGrath spoke to recipients of CIA associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. The entire graduation ceremony can be .

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Michael McGrath (right), CEO of Newman’s Own, with CIA President Tim Ryan during commencement exercises at The Culinary Institute of America on February 10, 2017. Mr. McGrath delivered the keynote address to associate degree recipients at the college’s New York campus. (Photo credit: CIA/Phil Mansfield)

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Jeff Levine
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j_levine@culinary.edu

Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.

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