People Moves

The Farmer Companies has named Randy Johnson as CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the cheese snack manufacturer seeks to accelerate growth across North America.

Conagra Brands is reshaping its executive leadership team as new CEO John Brase moves to simplify the organization’s structure and accelerate decision-making.

The Hershey Company named Heather Hoytink as president of its U.S. business. She brings to the role more than two decades of experience in sales, operations and commercial leadership in consumer packaged goods.

Ocean Spray has appointed Abigail Buckwalter, a former executive at Nestlé Health Sciences, as president and CEO.

DropOut Companies, the parent company of fast-growing frozen challenger brands Jams and Bronco Breakfast Bagels, has named former LesserEvil executive Andrew Strife as its CEO.

Tyson Foods has named Jeff Schomburger as president and CEO, effective October 4, assuming the role from outgoing chief executive Donnie King.

Kettle & Fire today announced a leadership transition as part of a broader push to scale the bone broth brand into a significantly larger wellness platform – one increasingly backed by operational infrastructure, investor alignment and adjacent-category ambitions.

Jeni’s Splendid has appointed longtime Ben & Jerry’s executive David Stever as its new CEO, as the brand targets retail and franchise growth.

Amy’s Kitchen has promoted president Paul Schiefer to CEO, marking a key milestone as the family-owned organic and natural food company nears $1 billion in retail sales.

Packaged food giant Conagra Brands announced today that it has appointed John Brase, the former COO of J.M. Smucker Co., as president and CEO, effective May 31.