Articles Tagged with ''food executive''

The Flexible Packaging Association has announced its 2026 board, with leadership roles reaffirmed and new members appointed. The group aims to advance innovation, policy and collaboration across the flexible packaging industry.

The National Confectioners Association is restructuring its leadership team to strengthen advocacy and industry engagement. The changes reflect a growing focus on regulatory complexity and coordinated policy and communications strategy.

Hormel Foods is transitioning leadership of its global food safety and quality function after a long-tenured executive retires. The move signals continued focus on regulatory compliance, quality systems and cross-functional oversight.

Rota joins at a key inflection point to translate RäFoods’ Living Nutrition philosophy into measurable performance. His role will focus on brand strategy, go-to-market execution and scalable growth.

Food science veteran and CJ Foods CEO Gregory Yep will guide strategy and operations as the company continues expanding across pizza, desserts and Asian-style foods

Yung will assume the role April 20, 2026, following Alexander’s retirement three days earlier. The company said the transition is designed to maintain operational continuity and support ongoing innovation and partnerships.

Cassandra Green has been appointed chief supply chain officer at The Campbell’s Company. She will lead end-to-end supply chain operations while also taking responsibility for food safety and quality.

Lorge, an 11-year company veteran, helped grow Simple Mills from startup to a national brand with distribution in more than 30,000 stores. Smith, who founded the company in 2012, is stepping down to focus on family and philanthropic interests.

AIDP announced the passing of founder and CEO Edward Lee, PhD, a longtime advocate for science, transparency and innovation in the ingredient industry. Senior vice president of R&D Dr. Jennifer Gu will step into the CEO role, continuing Lee’s vision for AIDP and ThreoTech, including the global expansion of Magtein.

Gimme Seaweed has appointed CPG veteran Chris Lansing as CEO to accelerate distribution, innovation and long-term expansion. The former Health-Ade and Nature’s Bakery chief will lead day-to-day operations as the brand builds on rising demand for nutrient-dense, sustainable snacks.