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Shalit-Shoval, a global food business veteran, will oversee all operations as Sabra expands the business to meet growing consumer interest in hummus and in other fresh dips and spreads.

"We need to do a better job talking about the technology—what GMOs are, why farmers choose them, what benefits they provide, and what about those assertions of safety risk? If you are skeptical about GMOs and have questions, please ask me," Enright said.

In this position, Anderson, 60, will be accountable for the company's global portfolio of advertising, media and marketing partners and oversee the teams responsible for Agency Relations, Brand Equity, Brand Strategy, Marketing Capabilities, Media and Digital for the company's global and regional Power Brands.

The system will be used by the USDA to identify and screen for mycotoxins in food and feed that can be hazardous to humans and animals.

Fiona Dawson, currently Regional President of Chocolate UK and Global Retail, will step into the role of Global President, Mars Food with accountability for Mars Drinks and European Multisales.

The Specialty Food Association announced the election of four board officers and its new slate of directors.

Crumbs Bake Shop, a specialty retail chain, plans to launch new products to the mass market, including a new cookie line and chocolate bar among other confectionary items.

NuTek Food Science announced that Frank Davis has joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Operations. Davis is responsible for all manufacturing and supply chain management for the company, including the startup of a new plant in Fargo, North Dakota

Nate’s Foods Co, Inc. announced that it has completed its initial testing of the pancake and waffle batter. With the completion of the testing, the company has begun to launch the product and expects to begin selling product in the next 4-6 weeks with deliveries beginning at the end of October 2014.

The Food Lab at UT announced an early-stage startup competition, The Food Lab Challenge, to encourage innovation in food agriculture, distribution, packaging and consumption.