Matthew McCarthy, a 21-year veteran at Ben & Jerry’s parent company, Unilever, assumed the position July 1, 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 an[Read More…]
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Roman Laguarta to replace Indira Nooyi as PepsiCo CEO
Nooyi, who has been with PepsiCo for 24 years and 12 years as CEO, will remain the chairman of the company until early 2019. 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[Read More…]
Dairy company Beingmate appoints new general manager
Bao Xiufei joins Beingmate from the Chinese business of Dutch dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina. 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 joins Beingmate from the Chinese business of[Read More…]
Mondelēz International appoints Luca Zaramella as CFO
Zaramella has held several roles at Mondelēz over a 20-year career at the company. 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. Zaramella has held several roles at Mondelēz over a 20-year career[Read More…]
FARE announces appointment of Lisa Gable as CEO
As the former President of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, Gable created and led a coalition of food and beverage industry corporations and public health and government agencies resulting in the reduction of 6.4 trillion calories from the American diet. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is pleased to announce[Read More…]
Conagra Brands brings Anil Arora on Board
Arora has served as a director and vice-chairman of Envestnet, Inc. since November 2015. 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. Arora has served as a director and vice-chairman[Read More…]
Chipotle hires Starbucks Veteran
Marissa Andrada has been named chief human resources officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill. 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 officer of the company in March. Ms. Andrada joins[Read More…]
Global gluten-free beverages market expected to grow
Global gluten-free beverages market expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.43% during the forecast period 2018-2022. Singapore- The “Global Gluten-free Beverages Market 2018-2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global gluten-free beverages market expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.43% during the forecast period 2018-2022. According to the report, one driver[Read More…]
Ocean Spray appoints Bobby J as President, CEO
He joined Ocean Spray in 2017 as chief growth officer. 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 chief operating officer in January 2018. He joined Ocean Spray in 2017 as chief growth officer.[Read More…]
IDF appoints Caroline Emond as new DG
Emond served as the executive director of the Dairy Farmer of Canada for three years, and brings twenty-four years of experience from senior executive and public affairs roles in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has appointed former Dairy Farmers of Canada executive director Caroline[Read More…]
