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Kraft Heinz has appointed former Kellanova executive Nicolas Amaya as president of its North America business, exactly one week after pausing its efforts to split the company.

Tyler Ricks has joined the board of directors of Actual Veggies. Ricks is a seasoned leader with nearly three decades of general management, marketing, and sales experience in consumer products organizations including PepsiCo, Bear Naked Granola and Plum Organics.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard dig into the latest development surrounding the beleaguered maker of The Better Bagel, Barron Trump’s involvement in a beverage startup and the recent departure of Impossible Foods’ chief executive. The podcasters also review the impact of deflated cocoa prices on chocolate makers and consumers at the checkout.

Former Walmart executive Greg Foran was named CEO of The Kroger Co. and joined its board of directors. He succeeds Ron Sargent, who took over on an interim basis after Rodney McMullen’s departure last March.

Following months of conversations with the board about its next phase of growth, Michael Adair, the founder of Red’s All Natural, described handing off the reins of his frozen foods company in January to an experienced operator as a “natural evolution.”

David Protein CEO Peter Rahal announced Monday night on social media platform X that beleaguered wellness influencer Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as the protein bar brand’s Chief Science Officer, following revelations that Attia had a yearslong relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The departure of former Barry Callebaut CEO Peter Feld last month came after an internal dispute between Feld and the global chocolate giant’s board of directors, Reuters reported today.

After four years, Peter McGuinness is stepping down as chief executive of Impossible Foods, the company announced today. No reason was provided for his departure. He will remain on the company’s board.

Cerebelly, a baby and children’s food brand with a focus on cognitive development, has appointed chief sales officer Jodie Wing as CEO. Wing, who takes the chief executive role effective February 1, is succeeding Don Clark in the role.

Large packaged food businesses Barry Callebaut, Primal Kitchen and retail chain Lidl have appointed new leaders recently.