Firmenich appointed Sarah Reisinger as chief research officer, effective July 1, 2021. She will report to the Group CEO, Gilbert Ghostine, as a member of his executive team after most recently serving as senior vice president of research operations.

Clif Bar & Company announced the hiring of three consumer packaged goods industry executives to drive the organic and sustainable energy food company’s next stage of purpose-driven growth and expansion.

AAK announced that Dr. Jeffrey Fine has re-joined AAK’s team as senior director, customer innovation for the US and Canada. After serving as a consultant since October 2019, Dr. Fine will lead AAK’s Customer Innovation organization for the US region.

Lombardo’s direct experience includes dairy, infant formula, baked goods, nuts and nut products, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, spices, color flavors and other ingredients and many others. 

Guayakí, a maker of yerba mate beverages, announced that Stefan Kozak will be its new CEO, taking over for one of the company's founders Chris Mann, who will move to its board of directors. Kozak is the former CEO of Red Bull North America. Under his leadership, it grew to become the second-largest non-alcoholic beverage brand in the United States.

PeaTos®, appointed snack food industry veteran Dave Johnson to the newly created role of chief growth officer (CGO). Johnson brings more than two decades of experience to the job, including 19 years at PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay business unit.

To continue the high level of service to customers, Bell has bolstered its internal operations with promotions in its accounting, environmental health and safety, finance, information technology, maintenance, purchasing and R&D departments.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, announced it has named two new officers to its senior leadership team. Monisha Dabek has joined Ocean Spray as the company’s new chief commercial officer, USA, and Sarah Evans has joined as the new chief human resources officer.

The Almond Board of California (ABC) welcomed Charice Grace to the organization as new manager of trade marketing and stewardship. In her position, Grace will lead the execution of all trade public relations and advertising activities for North America.

Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced the appointment of Jacinth Smiley as group vice president of corporate strategy. Smiley will report to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods.