Food Wire

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced the appointment of Lucy Brady as president of Grocery & Snacks, effective June 15, 2022.

Shoppers may notice something a little different at their local grocery store or when shopping online for their Italian favorites. Pastene, the country’s leading importer of authentic Italian foods and ingredients, announces a brand refresh celebrating family meals and traditions that includes new labels, a tagline, and a refreshed logo. The updates represent a new look to the company’s iconic yellow and red packaging, but have no fear, the high-quality, trusted ingredients that have been around for generations remain exactly the same.

IRVINS, an award-winning gourmet Singaporean salted egg snack brand, has announced its Salted Egg Salmon Skin is now available in Costco stores across Texas. IRVINS made its Costco debut in Los Angeles in December 2021, followed closely by the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area markets. Now, with the addition of Texas, IRVINS will be available in 78 Costco stores across four regions and will be the only salted egg snack brand the retailer carries. 

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced the appointment of Brendan Foley to the role of Chief Operating Officer and President, effective June 1, 2022.  Brendan will continue to report to Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Stravito, the enterprise insights platform democratizing access to market research for the world’s largest food & beverage companies continues to build out its global leadership team following its $14.6 million USD Series A fundraise. Stravito has appointed Laura Lockley as VP of Customer Success, and Will Gardiner as VP of Marketing.

Revol Greens continues to bring on stellar talent with the addition of several key executives, announcing the hires of Kathy Flores as Chief of Staff and Amanda Crews as Vice President of People (Human Resources). Both bring decades of experience and proven results to the company.

 Natreve, the mission-driven and ocean-forward premium wellness company dedicated to providing the most innovative and highest-quality products, announced today that its vegan and wellness products will be available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide on April 30.

Calling all cheese lovers! Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brand Field Roast (“Field Roast”), has announced the debut of Chao Creamery Cantina-Style Plant-Based Queso. The new dairy-free queso is designed to deliver deliciousness to all dipping occasions, and is available now at Sprouts stores nationwide, as well as select locations of Albertsons, Safeway and Giant.

Outstanding Foods, the addictively delicious and highly nutritious plant-based food brand, is continuing its innovative products that anyone can love with the exciting launch of its new Outstanding Cheese Balls product line that will be unveiled with a new elevated look and feel from the brand. Known for their wildly popular Outstanding Pig Out Crunchies (formerly known as Pig Out Pigless Pork Rinds) and the paradigm-shifting Outstanding Puffs, which was the first salty snack to have a good source of 20 vitamins and minerals, they are excited to continue expanding their plant-based offerings. As the first dairy-free cheese ball option on the market, the Outstanding Cheese Balls are also addictively delicious and high in protein and nutrients. 

Sundial Foods, the food tech company that uses breakthrough technology to create plant-based whole cuts of meat, today announced its first foodservice partnerships as part of a gradual rollout throughout 2022. The brand’s Sundial Wings will be added to the menu at select eateries in New York and the Bay Area beginning today on Earth Day.