The company will use the funding to support expanded nationwide distribution resulting from increased demand for its products.

While at Arista, Duff led all aspects of the business with full P&L responsibility, and initiated significant cultural organization changes to drive improved performance and growth based on customer-driven strategic plans and value propositions across new markets and regions.

This year’s products range from freeze-dried organic fruits and craft beers made with locally grown ingredients to infused olive oils, craft chocolate, gourmet nuts and nut butters, healthy snacks and everything in between, even all natural dog treats, which showcase the diversity of quality foods and beverages made in Central California.

Foodmix conducted market research to identify and understand US consumers’ evolving relationships with their favorite food brands.

Ingredients Solutions announced Tim Hoilman has joined ISI as Sales Manager for National Accounts.

Staying fresh is important in the bakery industry - and that's one reason why Corbion, with more than 100 years of dedicated service to bakers, continues to focus on research and development, working with customers to push the boundaries of innovation.

William T. Andersen will assume his new role as president and CEO of Gemstone Foods.

Julian Davidson appointed as executive chairman of the board of directors; Richard Allen appointed as chief financial officer.

Harmening will be responsible for all company operations including U.S. Retail, International, Convenience Stores and Foodservice segments, Sales and Channel Development, as well as Global Supply Chain, and Innovation, Technology and Quality functions.

Tapping into the rapidly expanding in-store bakery category, Hostess Brands has completed its acquisition of Superior Cake Products, Inc., a Massachusetts-based in-store bakery company. This is the company’s first acquisition since the Hostess brand returned to the market under new ownership in 2013.