Califia Farms, a plant-based food and beverage company, announced that Dave Ritterbush has been named chief executive officer. Greg Steltenpohl, plant-based pioneer and the company’s founder will retire as CEO and remain on the board as an executive director.
Company CEO pens open letter in The New York Times
September 2, 2020
In June 2020, Planterra Foods, a Colorado-based start-up, debuted its first line of plant-based protein products with its new consumer brand, OZO™. The new line is making a name for itself with its exceptional taste, simple ingredients and a nutritional advantage aiming to grow flexitarian consumption by offering a positive protein solution.
The addition of new leadership talent will drive organizational effectiveness and focus against the execution of this strategy and capital investment
August 19, 2020
Darigold, Inc. announced organizational changes designed to accelerate the long-term transformational strategy of the Northwest farmer-owned cooperative’s global ingredients business. In 2018 Darigold finalized a 10-year transformation and growth strategy which included a substantial series of capital investments, including the construction of a new large-scale global ingredients plant.
Jeff Davanon joins Carnosyn Brands as health & wellness business development manager
August 19, 2020
Natural Alternatives International, Inc., the company behind SR CarnoSyn®, a patented, sustained-release beta-alanine, announced Jeff DaVanon has joined CarnoSyn® Brands as health & wellness business development manager.
New leaders strengthen Upfield’s foothold in the plant-based foods business
August 19, 2020
Upfield North America announced the recent appointments of Andy Reichgut as general manager of the Violife® vegan cheese business; Dan Bajor as president, Upfield Canada; and, Jim Breach as chief operating officer, Upfield US to lead key areas of growth for the business.
Xavier Unkovic takes on role as chief executive officer
August 18, 2020
Amy’s Kitchen announced that its president, Xavier Unkovic has been appointed to the position of company chief executive officer. Unkovic has been leading Amy’s day-to-day for the past three years under the leadership of company founder Andy Berliner.
Brian McGuire to take on role as chief executive officer
August 18, 2020
Rudi's Organic Bakery and Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery named Brian McGuire as its new president and chief executive officer. McGuire's goal is to reassert Rudi's as a leader in organic and gluten-free baking.
Leadership hires in sales, marketing, and communications will advance the company’s strategic plans for the US business
August 14, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Company celebrated another milestone in the company’s turnaround plan with the finalization of its US Leadership Team, naming Cory Onell as President of US Sales; Sanjiv Gajiwala as US Chief Growth Officer; and Stephanie Peterson as Head of US Communications.
Peter Wilson to become president and chief executive officer
August 13, 2020
Buitoni Food Company appointed Peter B. Wilson, Jr. as its new president and CEO. Buitoni Foods was recently established by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. ("Nestlé"). Buitoni is an iconic brand and a national leader in the refrigerated pasta, sauces and cheese categories.