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B&G Foods has divested its Green Giant US frozen vegetable line to Seneca Foods, continuing its strategic exit from shelf-stable and frozen vegetable categories. The deal includes the Yuma, Ariz., manufacturing facility, while B&G retains its Mexico operations and enters a co-pack agreement with Seneca.

AIDP announced the passing of founder and CEO Edward Lee, PhD, a longtime advocate for science, transparency and innovation in the ingredient industry. Senior vice president of R&D Dr. Jennifer Gu will step into the CEO role, continuing Lee’s vision for AIDP and ThreoTech, including the global expansion of Magtein.

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. 

AIDP and Zinpro Corp. have formed a marketing and distribution partnership to expand sales of Zinpro Zinc LG, a clinically researched zinc lysine glutamate, in the US. The ingredient offers enhanced bioavailability and targets widespread zinc intake gaps, positioning brands to deliver next-generation mineral supplements.

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.