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Tropicana Brands Group has appointed Paul Chibe as chief executive officer, bringing more than 25 years of leadership across major CPG and beverage brands. Chibe’s experience driving innovation and brand expansion positions him to guide the company’s continued momentum.

Horizon Family Brands named Andrew Springate its new chief marketing officer, tasking him with leading marketing, innovation and R&D efforts. The former Keurig Dr Pepper CMO brings 25 years of experience building top-performing beverage brands.

With North America projected to represent 20% of future revenues, Cerealto’s majority investment in Fresca marks a pivotal step toward international expansion. The collaboration brings together scale, agility, and shared innovation platforms across key snacking segments.

The restructuring includes voluntary early retirements and the reduction of approximately 250 corporate and sales roles. Hormel Foods says the move balances cost discipline with ongoing investment in technology, food safety, and brand growth.

Sargento is advancing its growth and digital transformation with several key leadership appointments. Learn how these new roles position the company for innovation, agility, and sustained success.

Intelligent Blends has added a custom-engineered 105-cu-ft Ribbon Blender to its production facility, boosting throughput and blend consistency across coffee and nutritional products. The upgrade underscores the company’s focus on innovation and turnkey manufacturing solutions.

Swander Pace Capital has appointed Greg Somerville as CEO of Maple Donuts, LLC, a leading North American manufacturer of frozen bakery products. Somerville’s experience at Savencia, Land O’Lakes, Pillsbury and Unilever positions him to guide the company’s expansion across retail, foodservice and institutional channels.

New research from NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business finds that consumers respond strongly to social sustainability claims—especially when tied to a product’s core purpose. Messages focused on access, basic needs and community support significantly outperformed traditional category claims across demographics.

Chomps is building a 160,000sq-ft manufacturing facility in Beatrice, Neb., in partnership with Landmark Snacks, to meet rising demand for high-protein, on-the-go snacks. The expansion follows triple-digit annual growth and positions the brand to scale production and improve distribution efficiency nationwide.

PepsiCo introduced its first corporate rebrand in nearly 25 years, uniting its 500-plus food and beverage brands under a modernized identity. The update signals a strategic alignment around consumer-centric design, ingredient transparency, and sustainable growth.