The Almond Board of California (ABC) welcomed Charice Grace to the organization as new manager of trade marketing and stewardship. In her position, Grace will lead the execution of all trade public relations and advertising activities for North America.

Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced the appointment of Jacinth Smiley as group vice president of corporate strategy. Smiley will report to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods.

Greg Steltenpohl, Founder of Califia Farms and innovator in the plant-based foods space, has passed away.

Manus Bio Inc. (Manus Bio), announced the expansion of its sales and marketing team with the hires of Heather Barbarino as vice president of marketing and Gary Dempsey as vice president of sales & business development.

More than 26 years ago, Morey’s brought in Jim Walstrom − who had an established presence in the seafood industry at the time − to come work for the company.

Keurig Dr Pepper announced the appointment of Justin Whitmore to the new role of chief strategy officer, effective March 1, reporting to chairman and chief executive officer Bob Gamgort. He will join the ELT and lead enterprise strategy work, including mergers and acquisitions, and corporate partnerships.

Schwan’s Company CEO Dimitrios Smyrnios announced the promotion of Julie Francis to the newly created position of chief operating officer and the addition of Brian Schiegg as president of Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc.

PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced today that it is has named Stephen Cook as Director of the company’s Supply Chain operations. Prior to joining PLT, Cook spent 15 years working in a variety of roles in  The Bountiful Company’s supply chain operation. His most recent position was Director of Supply Chain and Operations, Natural Products Group.

To continue its mission to provide the highest level of customer service in the industry, Idaho Milk Products promoted Daniel Perttula to the position of sales manager.

Numi Organic Tea, an award-winning social enterprise, founding B Corporation member, and a purchaser of organic, Fair Trade CertifiedTM teas, announced the appointment of Brian Durkee, Numi’s current president, as the company’s new CEO.