Features Food & Beverage

Rob Andreacchi did not set out to become a real estate lawyer with a global brand on his résumé. His early interests were rooted in cities themselves. As an undergraduate at the University of Toronto, he studied urban studies, drawn to how cities function, grow, and adapt. That curiosity led him toward debates, structure, and […]

Transformation inside a global CPG company is seldom linear. For Chris Hamway, associate general counsel supporting supply chain, operations, procurement, environmental health and safety, and real estate at Kraft Heinz, the past year has been defined by strategic acceleration followed by recalibration. The company’s September 2025 announcement that it intended to pursue a separation triggered […]

When Craig Abruzzo joined Kiva Confections six years ago, he was ready for something new. After years of building and selling start-ups in New York and Los Angeles—from IGN Entertainment and Birchbox to Thrive Market—he wanted a challenge that felt meaningful. He found it in cannabis. Kiva Confections, founded in 2010, began as a small […]

Founded in 1946 in Alba, Italy, Ferrero has grown into one of the world’s most beloved manufacturers of branded chocolate and confectionery products. Known for icons like Nutella, Kinder, Keebler, Tic Tac, and Ferrero Rocher, the company has become synonymous with quality and delight. Today, Ferrero operates as a global powerhouse, headquartered in Luxembourg and […]

When Neema Ghannadi joined Fruitist, the healthy snacking company known for its jumbo blueberries, in 2019 as its first general counsel, he stepped into a role that was as much about vision as it was about law. What began as a single farm has since grown into a global enterprise—one operating across multiple continents, managing […]

For Loren Caram, the legal profession isn’t just about interpreting statutes or negotiating contracts—it’s about making a real impact. As general counsel and compliance officer for Danone in Mexico, Loren brings over two decades of legal experience and a passion for justice to one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Her role sits […]

At a pivotal moment in Sysco’s growth strategy, Zola Williams Salako has stepped into a newly created role that’s as much about foresight as legal expertise. As associate general counsel of International Americas, Salako leads legal operations for Sysco’s businesses across Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. It’s a post with wide-ranging implications—both for the […]

COFCO International, one of the world’s leading agribusinesses, is at the forefront of global agricultural trade, delivering food and raw materials to sustain the world’s growing population. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, COFCO International operates in over 35 countries, managing agricultural supply chains from farm to fork. The company is making significant investments in Brazil, including […]

Sara Dastgheib-Vinarov is not your typical corporate attorney: she wears multiple legal and scientific hats as the global legal head of intellectual property & innovation at Tate & Lyle, a London-headquartered publicly listed company with a 165-year history of ingredient innovation. With over 4500 employees worldwide, Tate & Lyle is a leader in providing the […]

Restaurantware is an industry leader in sustainable food service products and is strongly committed to reducing its environmental impact. The company has taken proactive steps to ensure its operations align with sustainability best practices in a world where natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce, and biodiversity is threatened. These initiatives include systematic assessments and optimizations […]