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Rösti Stuft Spuds Maker Targets High Growth Year with Retail Push, New Innovation
Less than a year after it bought out its former investment partner, the company is rapidly scaling operations, introducing fresh innovation and entering new channels as it projects to grow sales 5x this year.
Vital Farms Hires Thilo Wrede As CFO
Egg & dairy company Vital Farms today announced the hiring of Thilo Wrede as CFO. Wrede will succeed the company’s current CFO, Bo Meissener, in March who has held the position since December 2020.
People Moves: Awakened Foods CEO Dustin Finkel Steps Down; Organic Valley Hires New CEO
In this People Moves: Awakened Foods CEO steps down, Organic Valley names new CEO, Jenny Craig gets a new Executive Chef, Country Archer fills VP of marketing role, and more.
Amy’s Kitchen Adds Execs to Stabilize Supply Chain Ops, Brand Transparency
After a turbulent 12 months that saw challenges ranging from supply chain hiccups to labor disputes, organic food company Amy’s Kitchen is looking to bring stability to its business by bringing in experienced leaders to fill executive and management level roles across multiple departments.
Outstanding Foods Looks to Double Retail Footprint as Leadership Expands
Since introducing its line of dairy-free Cheese Balls last year, vegan snacks company Outstanding Foods has seen sales accelerate. Now, new president Bobbie Turco says the brand is looking to make 2023 its breakout year.
People Moves: KeHE Shares CEO Succession Plan, Impossible Hires Head of Demand, Jennifer Jorgensen Heads Newly-Acquired Back to Nature
KeHE Distributors last week unveiled its management succession plan, in which current CEO and 15-year company veteran Brandon Barnholt will transition to executive chairman of the board, effective April 1, with current board member Deb Conklin taking over the top executive role.
Good Karma Names Mike Murray as CEO, Funding Round to Close in ‘Near Future’
Good Karma Foods has named Mike Murray as its new CEO as the plant-based dairy alternative producer prepares to close a new financing round led by Valor Siren Ventures (VSV) and Loft Growth Partners. Murray arrives at the Boulder, Colorado-based brand from protein solutions company Teton Waters Ranch where he had served as CEO since… Read more »
Vernón Departs Amazon To Serve as The Honest Company CEO
Former Amazon and General Mills’ executive Carla Vernón is heading to supplement, baby, beauty and cleaning supplies company The Honest Company.
Coke CMO Melanie Boulden Moves to Tyson Foods
Coca-Cola’s North America CMO Melanie Boulden is departing the Atlanta-based conglomerate for a new role at Tyson Foods where she will serve as EVP, Chief Growth Officer. In a press release, Tyson stated Boulden will assume the newly created role on February 6 and will report directly to president and CEO Donnie King. Boulden will… Read more »
TBH Adds to Exec Team with New Co-CEO, Will Launch Single-Serve & New Products
Low-sugar dessert spread TBH has announced co-founder Ba Minuzzi will step into the role of co-CEO alongside existing CEO Elana Guberman.