In order to strengthen Firmenich industry leadership in ingredients and drive a new era of excellence, Firmenich appointed Boet Brinkgreve to president of ingredients, effective June 1, 2020. Brinkgreve will continue to report directly to Firmenich CEO, Gilbert Ghostine, as a member of the company’s executive committee. 

Regatta Craft Mixers, producer of award-winning, premium mixers, announced the expansion of its commercial team, adding four new professionals to the company’s sales and marketing departments

Based in Mintel’s Chicago office, Bentz is responsible for Mintel’s North and South American Advisory business, including Mintel CPG & Beauty Consultancy, Comperemedia Consultancy, and Mintel Field Services.

Butter Buds ® Inc., a global leader in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, announced Tom Buhler has been named the company’s chief community affairs officer. 

Vince Forte has more than 30 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and technology transfer in nutritional ingredients, medical diagnostics and biotechnology.

Bill Lynch has been appointed the interim president of the Specialty Food Association by the SFA’s Board of Directors. Lynch, who has 20 years of experience with the Association, will take over the leadership position as the contract expires for the current president, Phil Kafarakis. Kafarakis will assist Lynch over the coming month to take over leadership duties.

Kate Farms, a plant-based medical nutrition leader, announced Christopher (Casey) Bauer as executive vice president, product and operations. In this newly created position, Bauer will lead an outstanding team and oversee supply management, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and quality in addition to product development and innovation for Kate Farms' rapidly growing business. Bauer will be based at the company's headquarters in Santa Barbara.

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, announced the promotion of Chad Buechel to president of KanPak US.

The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Tom Bené as the Association’s president & chief executive officer (CEO) and CEO of the Educational Foundation, effective June 1.

The American Egg Board (AEB) announced that, effective in June, Emily Metz will assume the role of president and chief executive officer, leading a strong staff and collaborating with the American egg industry to build demand for US eggs and egg products both domestically and abroad. An agriculture industry veteran and passionate strategist, Metz fills the role vacated by previous CEO Anne Alonzo last month.