Utz Brands, Inc., a US manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced two promotions to its Executive Leadership Team. The announcement reflects the company's efforts to further strengthen its executive leadership team by adding domain expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations, as these are mission critical areas of the business that will support Utz's multi-faceted set of growth opportunities.

The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) announced that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and chief executive officer, effective July 11, 2022. The CWB and CWC represent over 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing over 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts in 2021 that ship to more than 50 countries around the world.

Montgomery has deep experience in the better-for-you food, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors and a passion for sustainability.

In this newly created role for the organization connected to its long-term strategy, Trouba will oversee Ciranda’s marketing, product innovation and sustainability teams.

AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, announced Sneha Karthikeyan has joined the US Customer Innovation team as senior confectionery scientist. Karthikeyan will oversee all co-development activities at AAK’s Customer Innovation Center in Edison, N.J.

Mickie French, an accomplished global expert in food value chain communications and marketing strategy, is the new executive director of The Center for Food Integrity (CFI). CFI is a not-for-profit with a diverse membership whose sole mission is to help today’s food system earn consumer trust.

Poppi appointed Chris Hall as chief executive officer. With the rapid trajectory of the brand to date, Poppi saw an opportunity to further drive growth by bringing on seasoned executive leadership. The addition of Hall will be pivotal in helping solidify the brand's position as the modern soda for the next generation.

In this role, Schuman will lead efforts to recruit and retain top-notch talent who excel in their field. In addition to people operations, Schuman will be responsible for IT and network security, as well as administrative support functions.  

Nutiva, the pioneer of organic plant-based culinary products, and sister brand Coconut Secret, the leading brand of Coconut Aminos, are excited to announce the appointment of CPG industry veteran, Michael Lynch, as chief executive officer. 

Terviva, a regenerative food and agriculture company that produces healthy, plant-based food ingredients called Ponova, today announced the appointments of Sudhir Rani as chief