Wixon announced two new hires for its industrial ingredients division—Rob Kerfin for a newly created position of business development manager and Lori Paslaski, for a sales position focusing on Midwestern states. Both positions will report to Terry Yakes, the division’s director of sales.
Daniel Warzinski to take on role as sales account manager
April 20, 2020
AIDP, Inc. announced the addition of Daniel Warzinski as a sales account manager for the northeast. Warzinski previously held various industry positions for the past 10 years and has expertise in both selling to the dietary supplement and sports nutrition markets.
Focus on a restaurant mindset sets the stage for continued growth at the nation’s fifth-largest pizza chain
April 14, 2020
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY), today announced restaurant industry veteran Michelle Wickham will join the company as vice president, food service.
Julia Decruz to take on new role as the company’s new director R&D/applications
April 1, 2020
Pam deVries, General Manager, PROVA Inc., announced that the company has hired Julia Decruz to be the company’s new director R&D/applications, effective immediately.
New global infrastructure to provide the scale needed to meet increasing worldwide demand
March 20, 2020
JUST, a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced a host of partnerships to manufacture and distribute its award-winning JUST Egg across North America, Latin America, Europe and East Asia.
David Stis joins Del Monte Foods, Inc. to lead sales growth and business development
March 19, 2020
Del Monte Foods Inc. appointed David Stis as senior vice president and chief customer officer. Stis will report to Del Monte Foods president and CEO, Greg Longstreet, and will be responsible for company sales in all channels including retail grocery and foodservice.
Stratas Foods LLC announced the appointment of Erik Heggen as its new CEO. The appointment is effective immediately. Tedd Kruse will assume the role of president of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Milling based in Decatur, Ill.
Former Hershey Company executive Steven Schiller to take on role as CEO
March 11, 2020
Tropicale Foods, a manufacturer of frozen novelty products under the Helados Mexico brand, announced Steven Schiller as the company's next CEO. Schiller will succeed Ruben Gutierrez, Tropicale's Founder and former CEO, who will remain with the company as vice president of new business development and as a member of the Board of Directors.
Kruse joined ADM in 1993. He has held a variety of leadership positions in the company’s sweeteners and food oils businesses before assuming the role of CEO of Stratas Foods — a 50/50 joint venture between ADM and ACH Food Companies — in 2011.
Patricia Manos joins Curion as vp of marketing and partnerships
February 14, 2020
Manos will be responsible for identifying and building strategic partnerships as Curion builds out its Life Labs initiative, as well as lead and manage the Curion marketing team to increase business awareness and growth.