Organic Valley has announced Nicole Rakobitsch as its new Director of Sustainability. In this new role, Rakobitsch will develop climate-smart farming programs and move Organic Valley into a more sustainable future through targeted work on-farm and throughout the cooperative. Rudi’s Organic Bakery has named Brian McGuire as its new President...
The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association’s (INFRA) Board of Directors announced that Founder and President/CEO Corinne Shindelar stepped down, effective March 1, 2020. She held her position for 15 years. Cheryl Hughes, Board Chair, said: “The Board is honored that Ms. Shindelar has agreed to continue her legacy of leadership...
[caption id="attachment_72377" align="alignright" width="155"] Adrian Polliak[/caption] Vancouver, WA—Bergstrom Nutrition, maker of OptiMSM, has announced Adrian Polliack, Ph.D. as its new president and CEO. The inventor of 11 U.S. patents, Dr. Polliack comes to Bergstrom with 20 years of leadership experience in the manufacturing, bioscience and medical technology fields. In 2015,...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced in a press release multiple personnel changes and open roles within its senior management team. To start, the company announced an extension of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Steven L. Spinner's employment agreement to July 31, 2021. Sean Griffin, Chief Operating Officer, will...
Norwalk, CT—Reed’s Inc. has announced the appointment of Norman E. Snyder, Jr., currently Chief Operating Officer since September 2019, as Reed’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2020, in a press release. Snyder will succeed John Bello, who has served as Reed’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since September 2019. “We are...
St. Paul, MN—The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association’s (INFRA) Board of Directors announced in a press release that Founder and President/CEO Corinne Shindelar is stepping down, effective March 1, 2020. She held her position for 15 years. Cheryl Hughes, Board Chair, said in the release: “The Board is honored that...
Ivine, CA--With an increasing interest in South and Central American markets, BGG World announced a new name for its U.S.-based subsidiary. Formerly called BGG North America, the subsidiary will now be called BGG Americas to reflect the company's endeavors in countries such as Brazil and Mexico. “Many markets in South...
Mustard Seed Market announced the January 24, 2020, departure of Jon Fiume, COO, and the welcoming of Gabe Nabors as new CEO. “I am extremely grateful for my tenure at Mustard Seed,” Fiume said in a release. “It has been an incredible personal growth experience and nothing has been more...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced in a press release that former FDA official Sibyl Swift, Ph.D., will be the new SVP for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the association. Dr. Swift most recently held the position of Associate Director for Research and Strategy at the Office of Dietary...
[caption id="attachment_70841" align="alignright" width="184"] Tim van de Gehuchte. Courtesy of Gadot.[/caption] Haifa Bay, Israel—CEO of Gadot Biochemical Industries Ohad Cohen announced in a press release the company has reopened its European office as of December 16. The office is located in Amsterdam and will serve all of Europe. Tim van...
