César Vega joins food-tech company to lead its applications, culinary design, and sensory research for the next generation of plant-based foods
January 19, 2022
Motif FoodWorks, the Boston-based food technology company making plant-based foods better tasting and more nutritious, announced César Vega has joined the company as vice president of food design.
Removing plastic from the environment, regenerative oat crops and corporate sustainability strategies suggest industry focus on a sustainable future
January 18, 2022
Pulled Oats® is made from carefully selected climate-friendly ingredients that are sourced as locally as possible. A regenerative crop, oats can significantly reduce nitrogen fertilizer runoff, soil erosion, and herbicide use, while increasing crop yields and farm profitability.
Dafne Hefner joins the company as North America zone chief strategy and transformation officer
January 17, 2022
Hefner is being hired to help accelerate the strategic growth plan in the company’s US and Canada businesses, including the broader deployment of Agile teams and a North America zone digital agenda.
Daniel L. Poland to become executive vice president and chief supply chain officer
January 11, 2022
Campbell Soup Company announced the appointment of Daniel L. Poland as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective Jan. 10, 2022. Poland succeeds Bob Furbee who informed the company of his intent to retire after 38 years of service. Furbee will remain with Campbell until April 2022 and work with Poland to ensure a smooth transition.
Kristy Lewis to take on role as chief visionary officer and chairwoman of the board with Mike Keown to become chief executive officer
January 10, 2022
Quinn, a Boulder-based natural foods company known for reimagining classic snacks, announces that Kristy Lewis will elevate to chief visionary officer and chairwoman of the board as Mike Keown steps in as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Adam Grogan to become president of Greenleaf Foods, SPC
January 7, 2022
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a North American producer of high-quality, sustainable protein, announced that Adam Grogan will assume the role of president of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC ("Greenleaf"), effective January 31, 2022.
Seasoned food executive Mary K. Wagner, Ph.D. becomes first independent board member of BlueNalu
January 6, 2022
BlueNalu, a leading innovative food company developing a variety of seafood products directly from fish cells, announced the appointment of Mary K. Wagner, Ph.D. as its first independent board director. She brings an extensive and diverse range of senior leadership experiences in the food industry to BlueNalu and currently serves on the boards of both public and private food businesses.
Doug Martin to take on role as chief brand and disruptive growth officer
December 22, 2021
Martin will continue to report to Dana McNabb, chief strategy and growth officer, and oversee the company’s global brand building capability, as well as its emergent business innovation.