Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated R&D capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after 16 years with the company, as previously announced. 

In her new role as entrepreneur in residence, she will continue to foster industry growth with a focus on helping the next wave of better-for-you brands navigate all stages of business to achieve their goals.

In her new role, O’Loughlin will provide strategic counsel and guidance to help support Simple Mills in scaling the company to the next level, creating opportunity for the brand to have a greater positive impact on its mission to advance the holistic health of the planet and its people.

Orozco will shape the overall vision of North America Procurement and direct its continued transformation to become a best-in-class Procurement organization.

Besides managing daily operations worldwide, van den Heuvelto will oversee hiring and give strategic input to enlarge commercial activities at Green Boy.

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients distributor Dawn Foods announced two additions to its North America leadership team. Ahmet Hepdogan joins the company as vice president of procurement in North America and Josh Bruketta has been promoted to Vice President of People, North America.

The appointments of Wheeler and Heine are part of a long-term succession plan, and they position the company to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer experience, and fulfill the Purpose of Kalsec: unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world

The Upcycled Food Association, and its affiliated 501(c)(3), The Upcycled Food Foundation, announced that Angie Crone, UFA’s head of programs and member services, will become CEO of both organizations. Turner Wyatt, UFA’s co-founder and current CEO, will transition to strategic advisor, as the non-profit marks an important milestone and matures from a start-up business into its next phase of growth. 

The board will work closely with BlueNalu’s senior leadership and functional teams to provide their unique perspectives and strategic guidance with the goal to improve and accelerate the company’s cell-cultured seafood production and problem-solve the forthcoming large-scale commercialization challenges.

Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) announced that Michael Todd has joined the company as chief executive officer.