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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.

Hormel Foods and Forward Consumer Partners are forming a strategic partnership to reestablish Justin’s as an independent company, with Forward holding a majority stake.

MGP Ingredients appointed industry veteran Matias Bentel as chief marketing officer and operations expert Chris Wiseman as senior vice president, operations. The new leaders will support CEO Julie Francis in advancing the company’s growth and operational goals.

Rabobank’s Fall Harvest Outlook highlights challenges facing North American growers amid high input costs, shifting trade relationships and policy uncertainty. Analysts urge producers to focus on fundamentals and sustainable practices to stay competitive.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promoted longtime marketing leader Kelli Heinz to CMO. Heinz will guide brand strategy, oversee digital innovation and strengthen global collaboration across Bell’s marketing teams.

Molson Coors Beverage Company announced a restructuring that will eliminate roughly 9% of its Americas salaried workforce by year’s end. The move aims to streamline operations and accelerate the company’s shift toward becoming a total beverage company.

Boundless Futures Foundation has awarded $90,000 in EmpowHer grants to four female-led startups advancing sustainability, health, and community impact. The latest recipients reflect the foundation’s growing mission to empower purpose-driven women entrepreneurs nationwide.