Yiannas’ appointment comes after the company announced it would permanently discontinue its liverwurst product and indefinitely close its Jarratt, Va., plant due to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.
Stoked OatRice can be cooked and eaten like rice, but it offers twice the protein and five times the fiber of traditional white rice, as well as essential vitamins and minerals.
Kaho is attracted to this industry due to its positive growth tailwinds, driven by the increasing diversity of the U.S. population and growing interest in authentic international flavors.
T. Hasegawa’s Cocoa Powder Replacer was developed over a multiyear period by the company’s U.S. R&D team in anticipation of global supply issues affecting the availability and cost of raw materials.
PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.