“I am thrilled to officially welcome Chris Daubert as IFT’s 85th President as he joins a very prestigious list of renowned global food leaders,” said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. “Throughout his career, Chris has done an exceptional job shaping the future of food as both a food science leader across multiple prominent universities and as a longtime member of IFT."
The appointments come on the heels of significant national expansion both in-store and via e-commerce platforms, as well as significant awards and accolades.
Loftus, who joined Sun-Maid as president and COO in December 2022, has been recognized for his strong industry experience and ability to align partners around common objectives. As CEO, he will continue to focus on executing the company’s strategic initiatives and driving efficiencies for growth.
Two pioneers in global sustainability certification, FoodChain ID and ReSeed, announced the launch of a new industry-leading ReSeed Soil Carbon Methodology for carbon market initiatives. The Soil Carbon Methodology rewards farmers not only for maintaining existing soil organic carbon built through sustainable farming practices, but also for the removal and storage of additional carbon dioxide emissions by soils. The Soil Carbon Methodology is the first program on the market to offer these two key benefits, while also making voluntary carbon markets accessible for vulnerable and small farmers to scale agriculture climate initiatives worldwide.
Dr. Zhong is an expert specializing in various food ingredient categories such as fats and oils, emulsifiers, antioxidants, preservatives, alternative proteins, hydrocolloids, enzymes, and more. She has served in technical leadership roles and has made great achievements in the food industry.
As vice president, go to market, Campbell will establish short-term and long-term commercial goals that align with broader US and global strategies to drive growth and enhance the organization’s go-to-market proposition.
As chief marketing officer, he will lead and oversee all marketing, advertising and digital activities at the company. He will also be responsible for developing innovative strategies to enhance awareness and drive revenue growth across Summit Hill Foods’ retail brand portfolio.
Dr. Ghorpade brings more than 28 years of experience in food science and product development, with a special focus on plant-based proteins and extrusion processing.