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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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People Moves: No Evil Moves Sadrah Schadel To CEO; Imperfect Foods Builds Up Exec Team
In this People Moves: No Evil cofounder Sadrah Schadel takes the lead as CEO, Imperfect Foods adds three new exec team members, Dream Pops brings on new Head of Sales, Gopuff names Maria Renz SVP of North America, Maxine’s Heavenly appoints new VP of Finance and New Culture names Josh Kittelson VP of Biology.
People Moves: Laird Names New COO and SVP of Sales; Coconut Secret Appoints New CEO
In this People Moves: Laird Superfood names new COO and SVP of Sales; Nutiva and Coconut Secret Brings on New CEO; Petit Pot Promotes Eric Lallart to CEO and Lonna Borden joins Monogram Capital Partners.
Hamdallah Heads to Clif as First CIO
Following the May hiring of Sally Grimes as CEO, snack brand Clif Bar announced today the appointment of Rizal Hamdallah as the company’s first chief innovation officer. Hamdallah joins the company after serving as global chief innovation officer at Ocean Spray Cranberries, where he led R&D and the company’s incubation program, The Lighthouse.
Clif Brings on CEO; Miyoko’s and Snacklins Add Sales Execs
Snack brand Clif Bar last week announced the hiring of Sally Grimes as its new CEO, effective June 1. Meanwhile both Miyoko’s and Snacklins brought on two new sales executives.
People Moves: Barnana Hires CEO, Rodeo CPG Hires New VP of Growth
Upcycled banana and plantain snack brand Barnana has transitioned from being founder-led with the hiring of Al Multari as its CEO. Multari joined the Barnana team last month. Barnana co-founder Caue Suplicy told NOSH Multari brings clarity and focus to the brand as it works to expand its sustainability efforts and widen its portfolio in the coming year.
People Moves: Snacklins Names CEO, Cali’flour Adds CMO
Vegan pork rind brand Snacklins has named Kevin Blesy CEO. Blesy was previously head of strategy at Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain &pizza. On his transition to CPG, Blesy told NOSH that regardless of format, “food is the ultimate unifier.”
Jason Harty Heads to Theo, Spudsy and Sarah’s Snacks See Staff Switches
There’s a new wave of leadership in the food industry this summer. Here are the latest team shake ups that you should know.
People Moves: Buff Bake Co-Founder Exits to Start Puff Brand
From a food entrepreneur’s newest journey, to the addition of a confectionary veteran at a leading trail mix brand, here’s your latest in food industry hiring news.
People Moves: Smart Sweets Adds COO
From changes within an upcycled ingredient company to sweet additions for a rising candy company, here is the latest hiring news within natural food.
Former Starbucks Exec Joins Caveman Foods as CEO
Caveman Foods, a producer of paleo-inspired snacks, announced today that former Starbucks Coffee executive Jeff Hansberry has joined the company as president and CEO.