Tom Buhler takes on role as chief community affairs officer
May 27, 2020
Butter Buds ® Inc., a global leader in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, announced Tom Buhler has been named the company’s chief community affairs officer.
Axiom Foods is committed to providing clean label, dietary inclusive ingredients for the food, beverage, nutraceutical and specialty foods industries
May 27, 2020
The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in North America, part of the Brenntag Group, announced a new collaboration with Axiom Foods for the distribution of plant proteins in the United States and Canada.
Feed Your Mind is a new outreach program that aims to increase consumer awareness and understanding of genetically engineered foods
May 22, 2020
GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today's food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.
Vince Forte to take on role as director of operations
May 22, 2020
Vince Forte has more than 30 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and technology transfer in nutritional ingredients, medical diagnostics and biotechnology.
Lynch will take over the leadership position as the contract expires for the current president, Phil Kafarakis
May 22, 2020
Bill Lynch has been appointed the interim president of the Specialty Food Association by the SFA’s Board of Directors. Lynch, who has 20 years of experience with the Association, will take over the leadership position as the contract expires for the current president, Phil Kafarakis. Kafarakis will assist Lynch over the coming month to take over leadership duties.
Casey Bauer to take on role as executive vice president of product and operations
May 22, 2020
Kate Farms, a plant-based medical nutrition leader, announced Christopher (Casey) Bauer as executive vice president, product and operations. In this newly created position, Bauer will lead an outstanding team and oversee supply management, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and quality in addition to product development and innovation for Kate Farms' rapidly growing business. Bauer will be based at the company's headquarters in Santa Barbara.
Citrus Extracts specializes in dehydrating citrus peel primarily for use by food and beverage manufacturers
May 22, 2020
The Firmament Group, a provider of tailored debt and equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced an investment in Citrus Extracts, LLC.
Chad Buechel to assume role as president of KanPak US
May 22, 2020
Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, announced the promotion of Chad Buechel to president of KanPak US.
Orgain engages community to vote for their favorite health and wellness start-up brands
May 18, 2020
Orgain, creator of the first ready-to-drink organic protein shake and innovator of high-quality and convenient clean nutrition products, announced the six finalists that are in the running to receive a total of $150,000 provided by Orgain's Grants for Greater Good program.
Tom Bené to take on role as president, CEO, and CEO of the Educational Foundation
May 18, 2020
The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Tom Bené as the Association’s president & chief executive officer (CEO) and CEO of the Educational Foundation, effective June 1.