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Morinaga & Co. will acquire My/Mochi, the largest mochi ice cream brand in the US, adding the frozen novelty category to its growing portfolio. The move supports the company’s long-term growth strategy as the $8.6 billion US novelty ice cream market continues to expand.

Yung will assume the role April 20, 2026, following Alexander’s retirement three days earlier. The company said the transition is designed to maintain operational continuity and support ongoing innovation and partnerships.

Cassandra Green has been appointed chief supply chain officer at The Campbell’s Company. She will lead end-to-end supply chain operations while also taking responsibility for food safety and quality.

Lorge, an 11-year company veteran, helped grow Simple Mills from startup to a national brand with distribution in more than 30,000 stores. Smith, who founded the company in 2012, is stepping down to focus on family and philanthropic interests.

B&G Foods has divested its Green Giant US frozen vegetable line to Seneca Foods, continuing its strategic exit from shelf-stable and frozen vegetable categories. The deal includes the Yuma, Ariz., manufacturing facility, while B&G retains its Mexico operations and enters a co-pack agreement with Seneca.

AIDP announced the passing of founder and CEO Edward Lee, PhD, a longtime advocate for science, transparency and innovation in the ingredient industry. Senior vice president of R&D Dr. Jennifer Gu will step into the CEO role, continuing Lee’s vision for AIDP and ThreoTech, including the global expansion of Magtein.

Food and beverage company speakers include as many as 11 representatives from Mondelez International, Danone, Hormel Foods, Kellanova, Dawn Foods, Gallo, Keurig-Dr. Pepper, Niagara Bottling, and WK Kellogg Co.  

The two-day event features more than 30 presenters and is projected to draw more than 1,000 people including executives from retailers, food and beverage processors, sales and distribution brokers and other affiliated industry vendors. 

Gimme Seaweed has appointed CPG veteran Chris Lansing as CEO to accelerate distribution, innovation and long-term expansion. The former Health-Ade and Nature’s Bakery chief will lead day-to-day operations as the brand builds on rising demand for nutrient-dense, sustainable snacks.

Keep It REAL Foods debuts as a multi-facility platform serving retailers and brands across granola, oatmeal, baking mixes and functional snacks. The company combines founder-led product development with expanded capacity to support protein-rich and fiber-focused formulations at scale.