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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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Conagra Brands Taps Former J.M. Smucker Exec as CEO
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.
What’s Behind Sow Good’s Shakeup? Asset Sales, Leadership Turnover Follow Liquidity Push
In another leadership shakeup at freeze-dried candy manufacturer Sow Good, CEO David Lazar has resigned after less than three months at the helm, according to an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lundberg Family Farms Names New CEO And Surpasses ROC Target
Lundberg Family Farms has tapped chief growth officer Suzanne Sengelmann to lead the company as its new chief executive, succeeding Craig Stevenson, who held the role for four years.
The Open Food Company Expands Leadership Team; Opens $3M Seed Round
The Open Food Company has added Jonathan Clark as fractional CFO and Matthew Langille as creative strategic advisor as it launches a $3 million seed round to scale its “radically transparent” business model.
Sprouts Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced several changes to its leadership team, naming experienced retail hands Don Clark as chief merchandising officer and Amanda Rassi as chief customer officer. Clark succeeds Scott Neal, who will be retiring from the company.
Ritter Sport Folds Chocolove Into U.S. Operations; Founder Moley to Retire
Legacy German chocolate producer Ritter Sport Group has named its American division leader Ralf Hilpuesch as CEO of Chocolove, the premium Colorado-based chocolate brand it acquired in November, taking over for outgoing founder and CEO Timothy Moley.
Former Health-Ade Exec Chris Lansing Joins Gimme Seaweed as CEO
Seaweed snack slinger Gimme Seaweed announced this week that it has appointed CPG veteran Chris Lansing as CEO, tapping a leader with a track record of scaling mission-driven brands.
Carbone Taps President, COO To Lead Next Phase Of ‘Rapid Growth’
Carbone Fine Food has tapped Jeff Stoeckel as president and chief operating officer. He will partner with chief executive Eric Skae to expand the brand’s retail footprint, accelerate new product development and lead the business into “the next phase of its rapid growth.”
Kraft Heinz Taps Former Kellanova Exec as North America President Amid Turnaround Efforts
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 Joins Actual Veggies Board
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.