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Tosi Snacks Raises $15M Series B, Names New CEO
Tosi Snacks has installed its board chair Kevin Rutherford as CEO and raised a new tranche of funding to fuel new marketing campaigns in the coming year.
Big Moves For Lil Bucks: New COO, Expanded Distribution
The sprouted buckwheat brand landed national distribution at Whole Foods Market and Target, while expanding its foodservice business and building the country’s first certified regenerative organic supply chain for its superstar seed.
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Poppi Co-Founder Joins DropOut Companies
Stephen Ellsworth, who co-founded modern soda brand Poppi with his wife, Allison, has joined consumer products house DropOut Companies as an operating partner.
Banza Marks 11 Years With New Hires, New Products and a Stronghold in the Mainstream Pasta Aisle
When Banza hit the market in 2014, it set out to bring the humble chickpea to the masses with its novel, better-for-you pasta. Fast forward 11 years, and the brand has established a strong foothold in the mainstream market as the number 5 brand in the U.S. (according to the company), expanded its team with… Read more »
People Moves: Fody Foods Names Ex-Bulletproof 360 Exec as CEO
After nearly a decade at the helm of IBS-focused food brand Fody Foods, founder Steven J. Singer is stepping down as CEO. Taking over the role is Andy van Ark.
People Moves: Yellowbird Foods Names Michael Woolard as CEO
After 13 years at the helm of modern hot sauce brand Yellowbird Foods, co-founder George Milton is stepping down as CEO.
People Moves: Heritage Grocers Names Interim VP, Rotten Sweetens Team with Head of Sales
Apollo Global Management-owned Hispanic retail conglomerate Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Justin Besyk to interim VP of Grocery.
People Moves: Holly Long Departs Whole Foods Market, Heads to SFA
After nearly 22 years at Whole Foods Market, Holly Long is entering a new chapter as Director of Community Engagement at SFA.
Welch’s Names Cees Talma as CEO, Effective Immediately
Welch’s, the 156-year-old juice and jelly manufacturer, has named Cees Talma as its new CEO, replacing outgoing chief executive Trevor Bynum, effective immediately. Talma has held a number of CPG leadership roles in a three-decade career.
Hershey Names Former PepsiCo Exec Kirk Tanner as Next CEO
Kirk Tanner, the former chief executive of PepsiCo Beverages North America, is returning to the CPG industry as president and CEO of The Hershey Company, effective Aug.18.
People Moves: Chubby Snacks’ Perotta Has Sunnie Days Ahead as Supply Lead
Brett Perotta, co-founder of recently shuttered frozen sandwich brand Chubby Snacks, is beginning his next act as director of supply chain at better-for-you snack maker Sunnie.
ForceBrands Names New CEO Ganjon, Three Other Execs Appointed
CPG talent recruitment business unveiled a new slate of leadership of its own today, naming Rob Ganjon to succeed founder Josh Wand as CEO after 17 years in the role.