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Thompson joined Nestlé as a part of the company's acquisition of the Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice products business in 2018. 

he strategic growth in R&D reflects long-term vision for healthy longevity and wellness through research-driven product development, underscoring a mission to lead in the supplement and functional food & beverage markets.

Michael Pengue, previously CEO of ZOA Energy, and a seasoned executive in the better-for-you beverage sector, has been named CEO. Additionally, industry veteran Kevin Benmoussa has joined as CFO, bringing two decades of experience spanning Fortune 500 and private equity-backed startup companies in the food and beverage space.

Beekhuizen will become the 15th CEO in the company’s 155-year history. He joined Campbell’s in September 2019 as chief financial officer and since 2022 has served as president of the company’s $5.3 billion meals & beverages division.

Campbell’s enterprise transformation office is a cross-functional team to drive digital transformation, integrated business planning, innovation process, food safety and quality, sustainability, and create the supply chain network of the future.

These appointments are intended to build on the company's strong momentum and drive ongoing growth and innovation in the vibrant food and nutrition business. 

As CFO, Craig will use his depth of experience and will bring a fresh perspective to drive strategic and operational decisions to lead the next chapter of the KIND business.

Before LFG, Push served as CEO and chairman of Legacy Foodservice Alliance, which he founded in 2009 to facilitate commerce between independent foodservice distributors and suppliers. 

Bush, a graduate of Manchester Business School and INSEAD, is an experienced international CEO with nearly 40 years of experience, working across grocery retail. 

GOODLES has been making waves in the mac and cheese category since hitting shelves 2.5 years ago. Launched as a mac brand not just for kids anymore, GOODLES set out to grow the category by winning over a more sophisticated, health-conscious demographic with clean ingredients, protein, fiber, nutrients, and bold flavors.