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Walmart Inc. announced a slate of executive leadership appointments as incoming CEO John Furner reshapes the company’s executive council. The moves elevate leaders across growth, ecommerce, international and warehouse club businesses to drive the future of retail.

Suntory Global Spirits has appointed Davin Nugent as president of global ready-to-drink, underscoring the company’s focus on accelerating innovation in the fast-growing RTD category. Nugent brings more than 25 years of beverage industry experience spanning brand building, innovation and global expansion.

The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out a slate of leadership changes effective March 31, 2026, including Henrique Braun’s move to CEO. The company is also elevating digital leadership and reorganizing market oversight to drive faster, more consumer-centric growth.

Nearly 1,000 food industry professionals will gather in Kalamazoo, Mich., March 24–25, 2026 for the WMU Food Marketing Conference. The event blends executive insight, emerging talent and timely topics—from AI to health and wellness—shaping food and CPG marketing.

New analysis from L.E.K. Consulting suggests the US may have reached “peak calorie,” with total food and beverage consumption expected to remain largely flat over the next decade. As volume tailwinds fade, future growth will depend on innovation, pricing discipline and operational excellence rather than increased consumption.

The Specialty Food Association has announced the winners of the 2026 sofi Awards, recognizing standout products across 25 categories and five Grand Honors distinctions. Selected through blind tastings, the winners highlight the innovation, flavor and quality shaping the future of specialty food and beverage.

New for 2026, FSX is expanding its experiential offerings to include a Wind Turbine Tour on Thursday, March 12. This unique behind-the-scenes experience gives attendees an up-close look at wind turbine technology and renewable energy solutions, complete with expert guides and lunch.

The Center for Food Integrity has appointed Kelly Leighton as executive director, elevating a longtime leader within the organization. Leighton will lead CFI’s mission to strengthen trust across the food system through research-based insights and engagement strategies.

Sugar Foods secured a 617,000sq-ft production and distribution facility in Whiteland, Ind., expanding its national footprint. The site is designed to improve shipping efficiency while enabling phased manufacturing expansion in the years ahead.

While praising the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for clarity and limits on saturated fat and alcohol, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says key recommendations need revision. The group argues stronger guidance on plant-based diets, animal protein and certain processed foods is critical for long-term public health.