Reading Bakery Systems expands customer care team The hires and promotions include the company's field client support team. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 RBS has announced a new director of customer care, representatives for Southeast Asia and North America, and parts and service coordinator.Read More
Better Sour taps Shawn Gardner as chief growth officer The new hire brings extensive snack and candy company experience to the role. Candy Industry Staff July 28, 2025 The appointment comes as the brand continues to grow, adding new retailers this fall.Read More
Wendy's names Pete Suerken as president, U.S. The new hire brings more than two decades of experience to the role. SF&WB Staff July 28, 2025 Current president Abigail Pringle is departing the company to pursue other opportunities.Read More
MGP Ingredients appoints new president and CEO Julie Francis brings 30+ years of leadership experience to the roles. SF&WB Staff July 28, 2025 Brandon Gall, who has served as interim president and CEO since January 1, will continue to serve in his role as CFO.Read More
Lesaffre adds VP of sales and business development Jill Stang comes to the company from IFF, where she was director of sales. SF&WB Staff July 23, 2025 The new hire also previously worked for TerraVia and Udi's Gluten Free.Read More
Hormel Foods announces leadership appointments The snacking unit's new hire is a seasoned marketing executive. SF&WB Staff July 23, 2025 Christie Crouch joins the company as VP of marketing for snacking and entertaining, and Paul Peil has been promoted to the role of VP of marketing for fresh and ready meats.Read More
CandyRific taps new national sales director Eric Sims brings 20+ years of experience from Russell Stover, Lindt, and more. Candy Industry Staff July 21, 2025 The hire will be responsible for broker management, supplying industry personnel with the tools and information needed for success. Read More
AMF Bakery Systems reveals organizational changes Ken Newsome will return to his former role as chairman and CEO. SF&WB Staff July 21, 2025 Jason Ward, who has served as CEO since 2021, will support a transition period before departing the company at the end of the year. Read More
Campbell's board of directors taps new member Mary Alice Dorrance Malone Jr. is the founder of a luxury fashion brand. SF&WB Staff July 18, 2025 The new hire is the great-granddaughter of Dr. John T. Dorrance, the inventor of condensed soup and president of the company from 1914-1930.Read More
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory adds VP of operations Luis Burgos has experience in managing both single-site and multi-site operations. Candy Industry Staff July 18, 2025 The new hire is an operations executive with more than 29 years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing and distribution operations. Read More