The Council for Responsible Nutritionof Washington, D.C., hiredGisele Atkinsonto be its vice president, quality and technical affairs.

Anil Shrikhande, former president ofPolyphenolics, received the “Career Award for Excellence in Innovation” from GNC.

Bradenton, FL-based HP IngredientsappointedSara Vissersto the position of regional manager.

BGGof Irvine, CA, added two sales managers to its Eastern United States territory.Janelle Campanawill be handling the Northeast territory and Angel Mendozawill be handling the Southeast territory heading as far west as Texas.

Alter Ecoof San Francisco, CA, namedJason Berryas vice president of sales andBrett Fisheras Western sales manager.

Gary Romansis now the vice president of extracts and cosmetic ingredients business atMORRE-TEC Industries Inc.of Union, NJ. Meanwhile,William J. Ludlumwas promoted to chief operating officer.

Bhaktiof Boulder, CO, hiredSarah Birdas the company’s new CEO. Says the company, “Brook Eddy, Bhakti’s founder, will remain involved in the vision, innovation, culture, and serve as chairwoman of the board of directors.”

Published in WholeFoods Magazine October 2016