Ocean Mist Farms Promotes Glen Alameda to COO Position

January 8, 2025 Ocean Mist Farms

In his new role, Glen Alameda will oversee and manage all company coolers and facilities in Castroville and Coachella, California. He will also provide direct leadership and support in the Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sustainability sectors. A key focus of his role will be driving innovation by contributing to new product development, expanding value-added offerings, and bringing forward-thinking solutions to fruition.

White Castle Names Anthony Joseph New President

January 8, 2025 White Castle

Anthony Joseph, who has been with White Castle since 2016, has led the company’s legal, risk management, organizational development, technology and corporate relations functions. He will now oversee White Castle’s retail and manufacturing divisions as well.

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Appoints Mike Secor As New Vice President of Marketing; Expands Stacy Smoot’s Current Role Into Foodservice

January 8, 2025 Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Secor as Vice President of Marketing, Americas and the expansion of Stacy Smoot’s current executive sales role into Vice President, Retail & Foodservice Sales. Secor and Smoot succeed previous Vice President of Marketing Nora Witt and Vice President of Foodservice Stuart McAllister, who announced their retirements in 2024.  

Little Sesame Names Drew Martin as Chief Commercial Officer to Lead National Expansion

January 8, 2025 Little Sesame

With over a decade of experience scaling iconic brands, Drew Martin will oversee commercialization strategy, all sales channels, and in-store marketing as Little Sesame continues its mission to build the future of the hummus category.

Meat Institute Hires Nicole Johnson-Hoffman to Be Chief Operating Officer

January 7, 2025 The Meat Institute

Nicole Johnson-Hoffman begins transitioning into the role in January 2025 as Mark Dopp, the Meat Institute’s outgoing COO and General Counsel, prepares to retire in March of 2025.