On August 13, 2026, Yi “Faith” Tang resigned from the Board of Directors and its committees, effective immediately. The company stated that her resignation was not due to any disagreement relating to matters concerning operations, policies, or practices. Hawkins, Inc. operates in the food safety industry, providing testing services and solutions for pathogens and contaminants.

Hawkins, Inc. reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter results ending June 28, 2026, with record revenue of $315.7 million, an 8% increase driven by growth across all segments. Diluted EPS decreased 4% to $1.35, while net income fell 3% to $28.3 million due to higher LIFO reserve charges and freight costs that pressured gross margins. Adjusted EBITDA rose 1% to $56.9 million, and free cash flow increased over 30% to $23.5 million. The company acquired Aqua-Chem, Inc. for $3.6 million and repurchased $7.0 million in stock. Hawkins operates as a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company that formulates, manufactures, distributes, and blends products.