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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Welch's appoints ex-Nature's Way CEO Cees Talma as chief executive
US food and drinks group Welch's has appointed former Nature's Way CEO Cees Talma as its new chief executive. Talma takes over from Trevor Bynum, who led the company for nearly seven years. In a statement, Welch's said Bynum was 'instrumental in shaping the company's transformative growth'. Talma has over more than three decades of experience in FMCG. He was the CEO of Nature's Way from December 2021 to January 2025. Tim Grow, chairman of the Welch's board of directors, said the company was 'confident Cees will help accelerate our momentum in meaningful ways as we continue to focus on innovation'. His career also includes roles at SC Johnson, where he was a global vice president. Talma's corporate career began at Unilever in 1990, where he spent over two decades including stints as regional vice president for beverages in Europe and VP for brand development for Hellmann's mayonnaise. He left Unilever in 2014 to join SC Johnson, where he worked until 2019. Welch's, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is known for its Concord grape juices, jams and jellies. Founded in 1869, Welch's portfolio also includes sparkling fruit beverages, fruit snacks, fresh fruit and spreads. Talma added: 'Together with our talented team and grower-owners, we will focus on accelerating performance, expanding into new opportunities, and writing the next great chapter of this iconic brand.' "Welch's appoints ex-Nature's Way CEO Cees Talma as chief executive" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Major change made to beloved children's snacks as ingredients replaced and three new flavors announced
Welch's Fruit Snacks, a popular snack for kids, is making a significant change to its ingredients just in time for the back-to-school season. The company announced that it will be removing artificial dyes from its products. Instead, colors in the snacks will now come from natural sources, a shift that reflects growing demand for cleaner, more transparent food labeling. The change will initially apply to three popular flavor packs: Mixed Fruit, Berries 'n Cherries, and Fruit Punch. According to a press release from Welch's Fruit Snacks, the reformulated snacks will begin rolling out this summer. The move is part of a broader effort by PIM Brands, the parent company of Welch's Fruit Snacks, to eliminate synthetic dyes across its entire product line by early 2026. Jason Levine, chief marketing officer at PIM Brands, emphasized that customer health and satisfaction remain a top priority. 'This marks an important milestone in Welch's Fruit Snacks' commitment to exclusively use colors from natural sources,' Levine said in the release. He added that the transition began more than a decade ago and has already been implemented in many of the company's new products since 2018. Welch's current Mixed Fruit Snacks include a mix of both natural and artificial ingredients, including annatto and turmeric for color, as well as synthetic dyes Red 40 and Blue 1. These artificial dyes will now be phased out in favor of plant-based alternatives. Levine also highlighted that the flavor and quality of the snacks will remain unchanged. 'We're proud to begin rolling out our best-selling flavors made without artificial dyes and without compromising on real fruit and great taste,' he said. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has also taken notice of concerns surrounding synthetic food dyes. In April, HHS announced it is working with food industry leaders to remove synthetic dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. Among the dyes under review are Red 40 and Blue 1, both of which are being replaced in the Welch's snacks. Health experts have expressed concerns about Red 40, noting possible links to increased hyperactivity and irritability in children. Children with ADHD can be particularly sensitive to these additives. Welch's Fruit Snacks' decision aligns with a growing trend among food manufacturers to offer products that are more natural and parent-friendly. The company's updated snacks are expected to hit store shelves soon.
Fox News
17-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Popular snack brand makes big change to favorite product amid 'natural source' ingredients push
A food and beverage company will be making a major ingredient change to one of its most beloved snacks. And the fix comes just ahead of this year's back-to-school season. Welch's, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, announced this week it will remove artificial dyes from its fruit snacks. The ingredients will be replaced with colors that come from "natural sources," according to a Welch's news release. The rollout involves three flavor packs: Mixed Fruit, Berries 'n Cherries and Fruit Punch. Fox News Digital reached out to the maker of the snacks, PIM Brands, for comment. "This marks an important milestone in Welch's Fruit Snacks' commitment to exclusively use colors from natural sources in all products across the portfolio by early 2026," according to the release. Jason Levine, PIM Brands chief marketing officer, said consumers and their families are always the top priority. "The move to colors from natural sources began over a decade ago and is already reflected in products launched since 2018," Levine said in the release. "Just in time for back-to-school, we're proud to begin rolling out our best-selling flavors made without artificial dyes and without compromising on the things we know people love about Welch's Fruit Snacks: real fruit and great taste." Welch's Mixed Fruit Snacks currently contain natural and artificial flavors: annatto (color), turmeric (color), Red 40 and Blue 1. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced in April that it will be working with industry leaders to eliminate synthetic dyes from the food supply by the end of next year. Among the dyes HHS is looking to get rid of are Red 40 and Blue 1. Red 40 has been associated with increasing hyperactivity, possibly irritability, and more susceptibility to children, according to WebMD. Children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also tend to be more sensitive to such additives, per WebMD.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Oconomowoc newborn needs heart transplant; family gets support
The Brief An Oconomowoc infant was born with congenital heart disease. Eleanor Welch will need a heart transplant once she is strong enough for the operation. Eleanor's family is in need of financial and emotional support during this trying time. OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - It has been a lifetime of surgeries for an Oconomowoc newborn. At just 39 days old, she needs a heart transplant. What we know While still in the womb, doctors diagnosed Eleanor Welch with congenital heart disease. She had open-heart surgery at three days old. A machine now pumps blood through her tiny body. "She lost some of the blood flow to her heart muscle – basically the doctors got together and said there's no repairing it," said Tyler Welch, Eleanor's father. "She's a spunky one. She will tell the nurses if she likes what they are doing or not," said Laura Welch. Why you should care Eleanor needs a heart transplant. "That's like the first thing that pops into your head," Laura said. "A miracle for us is someone else's worst nightmare," Tyler said. "It's a very difficult mental space to be in," said Dr. Alexander Raskin, the pediatric cardiologist at Children's Wisconsin overseeing Eleanor's care. "This is pretty rare. Eleanor's specific heart disease makes up less than 1% of congenital heart disease," Dr. Raskin said. Dig deeper While Eleanor lies in the intensive care unit with her chest open, the community has opened its heart to help the Welch's give other children. "There's a meal train three times a week – meals being dropped off at house. Sisters are picking up for school for us," Laura said. The group calls themselves Eleanor's Army – leaning on their father and each other. What you can do More than anything, the Welchs hope Eleanor's first few days remind everyone about the importance of organ donation. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers information about organ and tissue donation. "If Eleanor couldn't make it through this – if she was able to give a kidney or one of her other organs – I would feel so blessed to give that opportunity to someone else," Tyler said. If you would like to be a part of Eleanor's Army, a GoFundMe account has been set up. What's next Eleanor is not strong enough to be on the transplant list. When she is, it could still be months before she gets a new heart. Size, blood type and availability all need to line up. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News with assistance from Children's Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
