Food

Both executives will help guide the GS1 US strategy to drive adoption and usage of GS1 Standards across multiple industries to support improved supply chain efficiencies, regulatory requirements, and the needs of today's consumer, including more accurate and complete product information.

The 25-year consumer packaged goods industry veteran most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Franchise Relations & Transformation for Coca-Cola North America Group.

The acquisition gives Talenti an unprecedented opportunity to grow and expand its footprint and reach more consumers.

In his new role the executive oversees the strategy and execution of its retail management, customer account teams, field sales, customer development, and customer experiences.

Created in 2002, the Innov brand created through this joint venture has not met the development expected by both partners.

Reflecting the rapidly increasing demand for bolder, more intense flavor experiences, the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015 pinpoints adventurous global tastes on the rise, like Japanese 7 Spice (Shichimi Togarashi), as well as an appreciation for the robust flavors developed in slow-simmered dishes from around the world.

The newly appointed EVP, Global Categories and Operations, and CEO for PepsiCo Europe, are expected to further strengthen the companys management team.

The new hire will lead and oversee GMAs policy and advocacy work at the federal, state and local level.