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Unilever has appointed Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of Ben & Jerry’s amidst an ongoing dispute with the ice cream brand’s board. Senf has been involved with the Ben & Jerry’s brand for seven years, providing him with a…

Latest News: Hershey Names Kirk Tanner as New CEO Hershey announced on Tuesday that Kirk Tanner, the current CEO of Wendy’s, will be taking over as the new CEO of Hershey starting on August 18th. Tanner brings over three decades…

Nestlé has announced changes to its executive leadership team. The company has appointed Jeff Hamilton, currently leading Purina PetCare Zone Europe, as the new CEO of Nestlé’s Zone Americas region, effective July. Hamilton will succeed Steve Presley, who is retiring…

PepsiCo Appoints Mark Kirkham as CMO of U.S. Beverages PepsiCo has announced the appointment of Mark Kirkham as the Chief Marketing Officer of U.S. beverages, effective April 7. Kirkham, who brings over 14 years of experience at the company, will…

Key Points: Celsius has experienced significant revenue growth, reaching $1.4 billion in 2024. The company has appointed Eric Hanson as its new COO to drive further expansion. Hanson’s background at PepsiCo and experience in the energy drink industry make him…

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The recent acquisition of Sovos by Campbell’s has brought the premium sauce brand Rao’s under its ownership. Rao’s has seen significant growth in the food industry in recent years. With changes in Campbell’s executive team, Risa…

Dive Brief: Spindrift Beverage has announced a majority stake sale to private equity firm Gryphon Investors, with former Boston Beer head Dave Burwick taking over as CEO. Spindrift, known for its low-sugar sparkling water with real fruit flavors, has seen…

Key Points: Hershey has appointed Andrew Archambault as president of U.S. confection and Veronica Villasenor as president of salty snacks, effective Feb. 3. Archambault joins Hershey from Keurig Dr Pepper, while Villasenor has been with Hershey for 22 years. Villasenor…

Welcome to The Weekly Sip, Food Dive’s column dedicated to the latest news in the dynamic and expanding beverage industry. From exciting product launches to major investments and trending topics, this column aims to keep you updated on all things…

Key Highlights: Martin Thompson appointed as CEO of Nestlé USA starting in January, reporting to Steve Presley overseeing Latin America and North America for Nestlé. Thompson joined Nestlé through the acquisition of Starbucks consumer packaged goods business in 2018, later…