Hefner is being hired to help accelerate the strategic growth plan in the company’s US and Canada businesses, including the broader deployment of Agile teams and a North America zone digital agenda.

Campbell Soup Company announced the appointment of Daniel L. Poland as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective Jan. 10, 2022. Poland succeeds Bob Furbee who informed the company of his intent to retire after 38 years of service. Furbee will remain with Campbell until April 2022 and work with Poland to ensure a smooth transition.

Quinn, a Boulder-based natural foods company known for reimagining classic snacks, announces that Kristy Lewis will elevate to chief visionary officer and chairwoman of the board as Mike Keown steps in as the company’s new chief executive officer.  

Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a North American producer of high-quality, sustainable protein, announced that Adam Grogan will assume the role of president of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC ("Greenleaf"), effective January 31, 2022.  

BlueNalu, a leading innovative food company developing a variety of seafood products directly from fish cells, announced the appointment of Mary K. Wagner, Ph.D. as its first independent board director. She brings an extensive and diverse range of senior leadership experiences in the food industry to BlueNalu and currently serves on the boards of both public and private food businesses.

Martin will continue to report to Dana McNabb, chief strategy and growth officer, and oversee the company’s global brand building capability, as well as its emergent business innovation.

Kerry announced the appointment of Oliver Kelly as president and chief executive officer of its North American operations, effective January 1, 2022.

Berner Food and Beverage LLC, a private label and contract manufacturing supplier of quality food and beverage products, recently introduced several new members of the company’s leadership team. 

The appointment comes after a year of growth for the brand, during which it increased total points of distribution by 67% and became the No.1 frozen pasta brand in the natural channel according to data by SPINS.