It will consolidate all businesses into a single-centre private-brand food company, with plans to possess leading positions across 20 food categories. The move will create a business with superior scale and capability in sales, marketing, research and development and operations, Ralcorp said. Kevin J. Hunt, president and CEO of Ralcorp, backed the business realignment. "We believe the actions we are taking… will result in a leaner, more cost efficient operation that is more appropriately structured for sustainable, long-term growth," Hunt said.