Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Rebecca Scheidler as SVP and general manager, consumer foods, effective Jan. 16. Scheidler assumes the role from Tina Floyd, who will step down Jan. 13 to pursue an opportunity as CEO for Hudsonville Ice Cream. “Tina has been an integral part of our company and infused passion and strategic vision into the consumer foods business,” said John […]
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Pod Foods Hires Three Executives To Leadership Team
Austin, Texas-based Pod Foods has hired three new executives to its leadership team. Leading the new additions is Peter Gialantzis who previously led the growth team at KeHE. Timothy Wee and Ankit Patel also join the leadership team with relevant industry experience coming from companies like Amazon and Boxed. As Pod Foods expands its national presence, the team has grown […]
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Weis Markets Promotes Bauman To Director Of Marketing
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Amanda Bauman to director of marketing. Her responsibilities include the oversight of the company’s loyalty marketing, data analytics, social media and digital marketing programs. Bauman succeeds Maria Rizzo, who was recently promoted to VP of marketing and advertising. To read the full story of Rizzo’s promotion from The Shelby Report, click […]
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NuZee Promotes Franklin To SVP, Sales And Marketing
Plano, Texas-based NuZee, a producer and co-packer of single-serve coffee formats, has promoted Marie Franklin to SVP of sales and marketing. In her new role, she will be responsible for helping lead sales and marketing strategies within the company, including team management and driving revenue. NuZee carved out an expanded role to capitalize on Franklin’s expertise […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper Hires Rotem-Wildeman For Executive Position
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Karin Rotem-Wildeman to the position of chief research and development officer, effective Jan. 9, reporting to Bob Gamgort, chairman and CEO. In this role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated research and development capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Blue Diamond Growers Appoints Bockmann As President, CEO
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers and its board chairman, Dan Cummings, have announced that Kai Bockmann has been named as president and CEO, effective Jan. 17. The board selected Bockmann after working with executive search and leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder, to recruit and consider candidates from across the country. Bockmann will succeed Mark Jansen, who […]
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Del Monte Foods Names Caltabiano As CFO
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has announced the appointment of Jim Caltabiano as CFO. Caltabiano will oversee the management of the company’s financial organization and report to Parag Sachdeva, COO. He is a finance professional with about 30 years of experience within large consumer packaged goods companies, including Ajinomoto Foods, Campbell Soup Co., Procter & Gamble and General […]
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MamaMancini’s Appoints Henson To Board Of Directors
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, has announced the appointment of Meghan Henson to its board of directors. Henson is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience as a human resources professional, leading HR strategy and execution at global organizations. She is EVP and […]