Pam deVries, General Manager, PROVA Inc., announced that the company has hired Julia Decruz to be the company’s new director R&D/applications, effective immediately. 

JUST, a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced a host of partnerships to manufacture and distribute its award-winning JUST Egg across North America, Latin America, Europe and East Asia.

Del Monte Foods Inc. appointed David Stis as senior vice president and chief customer officer. Stis will report to Del Monte Foods president and CEO, Greg Longstreet, and will be responsible for company sales in all channels including retail grocery and foodservice.

Stratas Foods LLC announced the appointment of Erik Heggen as its new CEO. The appointment is effective immediately. Tedd Kruse will assume the role of president of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Milling based in Decatur, Ill.

Tropicale Foods, a manufacturer of frozen novelty products under the Helados Mexico brand, announced Steven Schiller as the company's next CEO. Schiller will succeed Ruben Gutierrez, Tropicale's Founder and former CEO, who will remain with the company as vice president of new business development and as a member of the Board of Directors.

Manos will be responsible for identifying and building strategic partnerships as Curion builds out its Life Labs initiative, as well as lead and manage the Curion marketing team to increase business awareness and growth.

The board named David Colo, currently a director of MGP, as president and chief operating officer effective March 16 until he assumes the role of CEO upon Griffin’s retirement in May. 

Combining deep operational experience in traditional retail with exposure to new technologies and entrepreneurial culture, Burry brings a unique perspective on the future of retail and consumer brands.

In conjunction with the completion of the transaction, Richard Hooper has been appointed CEO of Innophos, effective immediately. Hooper is an industry veteran with 40 years of specialty materials experience.

As bakery R&D manager, Guilfoyle leads the bakery R&D team through technical advancements in innovation and new product development and develops custom blends and solutions as part of bakery customer support.