Don Trouba joins company as director, go-to-market
May 9, 2022
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.
Sneha Karthikeyan to take on role as senior confectionery scientist
May 4, 2022
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 to take on new role as executive director
May 4, 2022
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.
Chris Hall to take on role as CEO amid accelerated growth
April 25, 2022
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.
Carrie Schuman joins to help the organization grow and thrive
April 19, 2022
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.
Michael Lynch to take on role as chief executive officer
April 12, 2022
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.
Strategic move aims to accelerate launch of regenerative oil and protein food ingredients
March 21, 2022
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
Adam Pawlick to become vice president of research & development, North America
March 18, 2022
Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.
Manoj Rana to take on role as vice president of corporate and business development
March 18, 2022
Ardent Mills, a premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Manoj Rana has joined the company as its vice president of corporate and business development. In this newly created role, Rana will partner with leaders across the industry to identify future business ventures that support Ardent Mills’ long-term growth strategy.
Michael Freitas Finete to take on role as president
February 22, 2022
Michael Freitas Finete has taken the helm as president and chief executive officer of SupHerb Farms, an agriculture-based business specializing in the production of individually quick frozen (IQF) herbs, specialty vegetables, purees and globally-inspired culinary pastes and blends for foodservice operators and food manufacturers.
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