Earnings miss leads to finger-pointing by company founder and current executive leadership.

Gil Phipps joined the company in 2012 as VP of Our Brands.

Annual report highlights company’s progress over past year.

NAFTA agreement with Canada is still facing challenges.

Recently retired, Dennis Leatherby suffered a heart attack.

New products such as Lunchables Around the World and Just Crack an Egg are seeing positive results.

Trade issues cloud otherwise strong export picture.

The countries agreed on free trade deal 14 years ago.

Views differs on how and when the bill will pass.

Investments in expansions and new facilities illustrate processors’ future visions.