Tampico Beverages Inc., a global producer and distributor of irresistible juice drinks, announced that Jenny Haas has been named chief executive officer effective June 1. She succeeds Scott Miller who resigned and will be leading Essentia Water as its new chief executive officer.

Kalsec announced the appointment of Mark Staples as executive director of marketing. Staples brings 19 years of global client and agency marketing experience from several organizations, including his most recent role with The Kellogg Company. 

Vita-Pakt Citrus Products Co., a global manufacturer of specialty citrus products for the juice, baking, dairy, retail, nutraceutical and food service industries, appointed Mark Reed as president and chief operating officer, effective May 1, 2020.

Wixon announced two new hires for its industrial ingredients division—Rob Kerfin for a newly created position of business development manager and Lori Paslaski, for a sales position focusing on Midwestern states. Both positions will report to Terry Yakes, the division’s director of sales.

AIDP, Inc. announced the addition of Daniel Warzinski as a sales account manager for the northeast. Warzinski previously held various industry positions for the past 10 years and has expertise in both selling to the dietary supplement and sports nutrition markets.

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY), today announced restaurant industry veteran Michelle Wickham will join the company as vice president, food service.

Pam deVries, General Manager, PROVA Inc., announced that the company has hired Julia Decruz to be the company’s new director R&D/applications, effective immediately. 

JUST, a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced a host of partnerships to manufacture and distribute its award-winning JUST Egg across North America, Latin America, Europe and East Asia.

Del Monte Foods Inc. appointed David Stis as senior vice president and chief customer officer. Stis will report to Del Monte Foods president and CEO, Greg Longstreet, and will be responsible for company sales in all channels including retail grocery and foodservice.

Stratas Foods LLC announced the appointment of Erik Heggen as its new CEO. The appointment is effective immediately. Tedd Kruse will assume the role of president of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Milling based in Decatur, Ill.