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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.

A new Acosta Group study shows 58% of shoppers read labels before buying new products, with even higher rates among health-focused consumers. Growing concerns about artificial ingredients and regulation are reshaping how brands communicate transparency and trust.

Hormel Foods named Donald Monk as its first chief technology officer, effective March 23. The former General Mills CIO will oversee technology and data modernization to support long-term growth.

Kraft Heinz appointed Nicolas Amaya as president, North America, effective Feb. 23, 2026. The former Kellanova executive will oversee strategy and operations as the company targets profitable growth in its largest market.

Hormel Foods has agreed to sell its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations, with the deal expected to close by the end of fiscal Q2 2026. The company said the move supports its strategy to reduce exposure to commodity-driven operations and expand value-added proteins.

The study reveals how this momentum is taking shape and highlights how awareness, motivation and messaging are influencing a new era of purpose-driven purchasing.

Anand will oversee long-term growth and margin expansion across Campbell’s snacks portfolio beginning Feb. 23, 2026. He succeeds Elizabeth Duggan, who is departing the company.