Path of Life, known for their plant-based, frozen quinoa, rice, and veggie blends, has welcomed Blake Zimmerman to the Live Simple family as the director of brand sales. 

Idahoan Foods announced Stephanie (Steph) Tripp as director of foodservice marketing. Tripp will report to vice president of foodservice Craig Gentry and will lead all foodservice marketing efforts, including a strategic focus on innovation and the digital engagement of operators.

AAK USA Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, announced that Anthony JaliJali has joined as head of finance and a member of AAK USA’s leadership team.

The Board of Directors of the Private Label Manufacturers Association announced that Peggy Davies has been named acting president of the association. Her appointment follows the death of Brian Sharoff, president, who passed away last month after a brief illness.

Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced the upcoming retirement of Jim Splinter, group vice president, corporate strategy.

EggLife Foods, Inc., a Chicago-based food brand that uses cage-free eggs, not flour, to reimagine carbohydrate-heavy foods, announced that Andrea Schwenk has joined as the company’s vice president of marketing.

Regatta Craft Mixers, producer of award-winning, premium mixers, announced the expansion of its commercial team, adding four new professionals to the company’s sales and marketing departments

Based in Mintel’s Chicago office, Bentz is responsible for Mintel’s North and South American Advisory business, including Mintel CPG & Beauty Consultancy, Comperemedia Consultancy, and Mintel Field Services.

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. 

Vince Forte has more than 30 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and technology transfer in nutritional ingredients, medical diagnostics and biotechnology.