Brian Kocher succeeds retiring CEO, Joseph Ennen.

Mr. Hermida was previously company’s chief growth officer.

Will feature a conversion facility.

Adds creamy solutions to portfolio.

Partnership uses precision fermentation to produce animal-free dairy proteins.

Ingredient is a heat-stable whey protein for medical nutrition market.

Mr. Cubel succeeds Henrik Anderson.

Hajime Fujita will lead plant-based dairy products manufacturer.

Winners receive $30,000 in funds, resources to scale products.

Tomato-tinis, Tsukemen, and ‘girl dinners’ listed among trends.