Hema Prado to take on role as director of sustainability to lead expansive new industry program
July 15, 2021
The American Egg Board (AEB) named Hema Prado to the newly created role of director of sustainability. Reporting to Dr. Mickey Rubin, executive director of the AEB’s Egg Nutrition Center, Prado will oversee development and administration of a comprehensive new sustainability program encompassing critical industry-level research and education initiatives with significant potential value to US egg producers and their food industry customers.
Kristin Wright to assume new role as vice president of research and insights
July 13, 2021
InsightsNow®, a behavioral research firm, hired Kristin Wright to manage InsightNow’s research and insights team, with a focus on delivering behavioral research insights to drive successful innovations for clients. Wright will drive strategic company growth and manage custom client research, as well as grow the research and insights team, in this role.
Sharon Peek takes on role as technical business manager
July 9, 2021
PLT Health Solutions, Inc. named Sharon Peek as technical business manager as part of the company’s global sales team. Before joining PLT, Peek spent seven years in sales, manufacturing and innovation positions at Innophos Nutrition/Novel Ingredients.
Joey Bergstein to take on role as president and CEO
July 8, 2021
Sabra continues to expand its range of fresh hummus, guacamole and plant-based dips and spreads to satisfy the tastes of increasingly healthy and environmentally-conscious people.
Through the Red Circle Honors, FPSA’s Women’s Alliance Network recognizes women from the food and beverage industry for their achievements, as well as an FPSA member company for its work in promoting workplace gender balance.
Campbell will lead sales efforts, as food innovators embrace Epogee’s revolutionary alternative fat technology to make better-for-you foods without any compromise.
The company named Donnie King to Succeed Dean Banks as president and CEO
June 2, 2021
Tyson Foods, Inc. announced that chief operating officer Donnie King has been named president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Current president and CEO Dean Banks is leaving the company and board for personal reasons.
M. Scott Dineen to take on role as chief executive officer
June 2, 2021
Dineen replaces president Ron Totin, who is retiring after leading the business since 1984. As president and CEO, Dineen will oversee Randall’s strategy and operations, with a focus on scaling the business through increased geographical coverage and an expanded product offering to better serve its customers.
Company expands executive management team brings 75 years of combined experience in retail fresh food and specifically fresh meals
May 25, 2021
FreshRealm, a fresh meals solution provider, announced a strategic repositioning of the company to optimize its position in the high growth fresh meal category at retail.
Dr. Sarah Reisinger to take on role as chief research officer
May 20, 2021
Firmenich appointed Sarah Reisinger as chief research officer, effective July 1, 2021. She will report to the Group CEO, Gilbert Ghostine, as a member of his executive team after most recently serving as senior vice president of research operations.