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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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Dr. Praeger’s CEO To Lead Red’s All Natural
Four years after selling his frozen burrito company, Red’s All Natural, to private equity firm Bansk Group, founder Michael Adair is leaving the CEO chair. He will be replaced by Andy Reichgut, who has been CEO of Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods for the past four years.
Saffron Road Names New CEO
Frozen food maker Saffron Road has elevated president Paul Turbeville to the role of chief executive. He succeeds Adnan Durrani, who will transition to an executive chairman position and continue to guide the Connecticut-based company’s long-term strategy.
CPG Week Podcast: Leadership Changes at Coke and Kraft Heinz. Plus, Thrive Market Goes Dry
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss leadership changes at Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz, Thrive Market’s decision to drop alcohol, and what the apparent closure of Believer Meats means for the future of cultured protein.
PepsiCo Restructures North America Leadership Team
PepsiCo’s leadership structure is getting a year-end refresh with a string of organizational changes announced Wednesday morning.
Former Kellanova Head Takes Over Kraft Heinz Ahead Of Split
Former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane will be the new Kraft Heinz chief executive, and will lead one-half of the company’s planned split.
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.






