People News
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Ben & Jerry's introduces new CEO
People | News | 21 Aug, 2018
What a long, strange dip it's been. Ben & Jerry's - the progressive ice cream maker from Vermont known for its chunk-and-swirl-laden flavors, irreverent sense of humor, and its work as ...Read more
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Roman Laguarta to replace Indira Nooyi as PepsiCo CEO
People | News | 07 Aug, 2018
According to PepsiCo Inc., Indra Nooyi will step down as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, effective 3 October. The board of directors has elected Ramon Laguarta, who has be...Read more
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Dairy company Beingmate appoints new general manager
People | News | 03 Jul, 2018
Chinese milk powder manufacturer Beingmate has appointed a new general manager, a move welcomed by minority shareholder Fonterra, as it aims to re-focus its business for growth. Bao Xiufei...Read more
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Mondelēz International appoints Luca Zaramella as CFO
People | News | 25 Jun, 2018
Mondelēz International has appointed its senior vice-president of corporate finance Luca Zaramella as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 1 August 2018. Zaramell...Read more
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FARE announces appointment of Lisa Gable as CEO
People | News | 08 Jun, 2018
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Gable as CEO effective June 11, 2018. Gable, a former U.S. Ambassador, Presidential advisor and c...Read more
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Conagra Brands brings Anil Arora on Board
People | News | 28 May, 2018
Conagra Brands, Inc. recently announced, effective July 17, 2018, the appointment of Anil Arora as director, which will increase the size of its board of directors from 11 to 12. ...Read more
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Chipotle hires Starbucks Veteran
People | News | 23 Apr, 2018
Singapore – Marissa Andrada has been named chief human resources officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill. She will report to Brian Niccol, who took the reins as chief executive office...Read more
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Ocean Spray appoints Bobby J as President, CEO
People | News | 31 Mar, 2018
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. announced that its board of directors has unanimously elected Bobby J. Chacko as president and chief executive officer. Chacko was named president and...Read more
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IDF appoints Caroline Emond as new DG
People | News | 16 Feb, 2018
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has appointed former Dairy Farmers of Canada executive director Caroline Emond as its new director general. Emond served as the executive director ...Read more
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Brian Kraus receives recognition for food safety management
People | News | 30 Jan, 2018
Brian Kraus, Director of food safety and regulatory compliance with Iowa based Wells Enterprises, Inc., received the International Dairy Foods Association’s Food Safety Leadershi...Read more
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Tate & Lyle appoints Nick Hampton as CEO
People | News | 17 Jan, 2018
British-based multinational agribusiness company Tate & Lyle has announced the appointment of Nick Hampton as its new chief executive, effective 1 April 2018. Hampton is curr...Read more
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Pinnacle Foods ropes in Daniel Poland as EVP
People | News | 07 Jan, 2018
Pinnacle Foods Inc. has announced the appointment of Daniel Poland to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. Poland, 54, has a diverse backgroun...Read more
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Frank DeGennaro Named Chief Operating Officer of Columbia, MD-Based Advanced BioNutrition Corp.
People | News | 14 Dec, 2017
Frank DeGennaro, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Advanced BioNutrition (ABN) Corp. of Columbia, MD. DeGennaro brings over 30 years of experience in the agriculture and food indust...Read more
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Bastos Licht to join Ingredion as president for Asia-Pacific
People | News | 12 Dec, 2017
Valdirene Bastos Licht will be joining Ingredion, Inc. as senior vice-president and president, Asia-Pacific, on March 1, 2018. The company turns corn, tapioca, potatoes, and other vegetabl...Read more
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SunOpta invests in roasted snacks production in US
People | News | 08 Dec, 2017
Canada based food MNC SunOpta has decided to invest in its roasted snacks operations at its manufacturing facility in Crookston, Minnesota, US. In addition to the significant investment, t...Read more
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Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park adds 2 board members
People | News | 08 Dec, 2017
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park of Geneva recently appointed Michael Nozzolio and William Strassburg to its board of directors. Nozzolio serves as an attorney and partner at H...Read more
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Unilever to appoint new CEO soon
People | News | 24 Nov, 2017
Unilever has hired headhunters to help board members find a successor to long-serving CEO Paul Polman. He is expected to step down from his €8.3 million-a-year position in about 1...Read more
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Tarang Mehta joins Dutch Lady as new MD
People | News | 13 Nov, 2017
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad, a manufacturer of cow milk and dairy products in Malaysia since the 1960s, has appointed Tarang Gupta as its new managing director, effective January 1, 2...Read more
