Hajime Fujita will lead plant-based dairy products manufacturer.

Oversees shifting regulations, standards of environment, partners, community impact.

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

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

Makes investments, acquisitions for health, nutrition, biotechnology expansion.

Names leaders partnering with incoming CEO, Carlos Abrams-Rivera.

VP of sales and marketing also hired.

Company expands PureCircle’s scale, supply of stevia ingredients.

Mr. Butler joins Flagship Food Group from Kraft Heinz.

Goals include reducing sodium, adding more diverse ingredients.