Frankfort-based dried fruit manufacturer Graceland Fruit announces the following management team additions and promotions...  

Curion is a leading provider of consumer research and product sensory testing for both legacy and challenger brands in the food and beverage, personal care, fragrance, and home care categories.

Foley had previously served as chief marketing officer of Pepperidge Farm, where he drove innovation and developed the strong marketing campaigns for its brands, including Goldfish, Milano and Farmhouse.

“We are fortunate to have great leaders like Blake making a difference on our team.” commented Andy Tudor, vice president of business development, “He brings years of experience and wisdom to this new role.”

"Pre aligns perfectly with consumer trends, tastes terrific and is winning in the market," states Ponticelli. "Everyone in our organization is committed to scaling the business successfully as we expand nationwide and continue to build the Pre brand."

Under Hinson’s leadership, S&D became the largest US custom coffee roaster, supplying the world’s best-known coffee retailers and restaurant chains. 

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. appointmented three new executives: Rizal Hamdallah as global chief innovation officer; Katy Latimer as vice president of research and development; and Chris O'Connor as vice president of marketing.

Ambadipudi comes to ISC Gums with extensive field experience in quality management, quality assurance, quality control, document control, corrective action, auditing, food safety and research & development.

Ramos holds a bachelor’s degree from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona in Food Science and Technology as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University with an emphasis in International Business.