With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. 

“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."

Through this commercial license and royalty agreement, Willow expects to receive milestone payments for the first pilot and industrial batches followed by tiered royalty payments on net worldwide sales after launch.

Carving a new niche for its distinct flavor combinations, the new packaging – which is fully recyclable, appealing to sustainability-minded consumers – positions the brand's unexpected pairings as "Fusion Hummus," and features the brand's signature vibrant colors.

This year’s contest theme aligns with checkoff-led insights that show consumers are seeking dairy products that deliver health-related benefits.

Dane Wigand is responsible for driving sales through Foodservice and wholesale customers while implementing new business strategies in these channels. 

The NEI production sites located in Southern Illinois (Herrin and Sesser) complement the existing Prayon production plant of phosphate salts based in Augusta (Georgia) and expand the Group’s offering of solutions for food and technical applications.

The Kearney Private Label Report shows an industry with the wind at its back, with positive demographic trends, category proliferation that fills in gaps in national brands’ portfolios, the quality-to-value equation being increasingly recognized by shoppers, and a strong potential boost to retailer economics. 

David co-founders Peter Rahal, founder of protein snacks brand RXBAR, and Zach Ranen, former investor and founder of RAIZE, bring extensive experience to their latest venture.

Consumers continue to say their primary store for purchasing food does an excellent job of meeting their needs, with 79% of shoppers reporting that getting a “good value” when grocery shopping is their top priority.