T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation, announced the appointment of Judith Mondello as chief research, development and quality officer. In this role, Mondello will lead research and development, product innovation, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Mondello has more than 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Most recently, she was senior vice president of R&D for the meals and beverage division at Campbell Soup Company, where she was responsible for leading the R&D team that supports the soup, broth, sauce, pasta, frozen meals and beverage business unit. Prior to that, she spent 16 years at J.M. Smucker Company in R&D leadership roles across the company’s consumer foods, away from home, strategic innovation, and baking segments. Earlier in her career, she held roles with Sara Lee, McKee Foods, and Continental Baking Company. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University and an MBA from Walsh University.

Dr. Steve Hill, who has led the Research, development and quality organization at T. Marzetti since 2017, will retire from the company later this year. He will work closely with Mondello over the coming months as he transitions into an advisory role.