Whole Foods Market has revealed the winners of its annual Supplier Awards, the company’s highest honor for producer partners that embody its mission and values. Out of thousands of Whole Foods Market suppliers nationwide, fewer than 70 have received one of these distinguished awards.

Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Kent Juliot will join the Ardent Mills team as Vice President of the Research, Quality and Technical Solutions and member of the senior leadership team.

Dr. Staack will join Prinova’s extensive innovation and product development team and be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Carol Stream, IL.

The Research Chefs Association (RCA) announced the results of its recent Board of Directors election for the 2016-2017 term which began immediately following the association’s 19th Annual Conference in Denver.

AccelFoods is known for investing in some of the most disruptive and innovative products on the market.

To ensure continued global success, Dawn Food Products, Inc. announced the creation of a Co-CEO leadership model with each CEO having equal responsibility and authority. Joining current CEO Carrie Jones-Barber as fellow CEO is Serhat Unsal, former President of Dawn Foods International.

The key focus of Ingretec is its cheese manufacturing operation that has excelled in creating flavors that have made their way into retail markets around the world.

Gamgort is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Foods Inc., where he generated industry-leading shareholder returns by building a diversified portfolio of iconic consumer brands recognized for innovation.

Land O’Frost, Inc. announced that it has appointed Chef Timothy Baran as its innovation chef to help bring new flavors and creative recipes to families across the country.

Founded in 2011 by baking industry veteran Kent Hayden, South Coast is one of the preeminent frozen cookie dough manufacturers in North America.