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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Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southwest
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 […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
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 […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Midwest
Mondelēz International Appoints Mukherjee To Board Of Directors
Chicago-based Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Ann Mukherjee, chairwoman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. “We welcome Ann to our Board and look forward to benefitting from her strong track record in leading and advising multinational consumer packaged goods companies,” said Dirk Van […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Southwest
VP Of Operations Bell Retires From Del Sol Food Co.
Brenham, Texas-based Del Sol Food Co., manufacturer of Brianna’s Fine Salad Dressings, has announced that Sherald Bell, VP of operations, will retire Dec. 31 after 27 years of service. Bell was hired in 1995 as the plant manager overseeing operations. Under his direction, the company has grown from a 480-square-foot production room to more than 100,000 square […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Southwest
Tyson Foods Names Stewart As Group President Of Fresh Meats
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced Brady Stewart as group president of fresh meats. He began his new role at the start of the new year. Stewart succeeds Shane Miller, who will conclude more than 30 years of service to Tyson Foods in 2023. Stewart will report to President and CEO Donnie King and will be responsible […]