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Nugent will report directly to President & CEO Greg Hughes, taking the helm of a division that includes high-growth brands such as On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails and -196™.

The firm has appointed industry veteran Clay Dover as its new Chief Executive Officer, while co-founder Shauna Smith has been promoted from CEO to Managing Director.

Launching nationwide on 6 January 2026, the initiative aims to reframe healthy eating under the campaign slogan "Eat What Loves You Back," pairing culinary appeal with clinical insights into population nutrition.

The executive hire comes on the heels of the company's most successful fiscal year to date, reporting over 70% year-over-year topline growth.

IHOP is leveraging viral internet culture to drive Q1 footfall, officially launching a nationwide campaign inspired by the "last-place punishment" trend common in fantasy football leagues.

Mel Robbins, the Golden Globe-nominated podcast host and best-selling author, has announced her entry into the CPG sector as the co-founder of Pure Genius Protein.

The project is designed to increase production capacity and product diversity in response to rising market demand for protein.

DeNeve brings over two decades of high-level experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and securities law, joining from the international law firm O'Melveny & Myers LLP.