Cambridge Nutritional Foods announced Ashley Farmer has been named Chief Executive Officer. Farmer previously served as Chief Commercial Officer and succeeds Chris McDermott, who announced his retirement after 22 years with the company. Farmer brings more than a decade of experience in direct sales and, since joining Cambridge Nutritional Foods in 2023, has worked to unify sales, marketing, product and all digital functions within the company.

“Ashley has made a significant difference to the business and has brought a huge amount of drive, energy and financial rigor to all of our commercial functions,” McDermott said. “With his strong leadership in place and an exciting new strategy, I am confident in this exciting next chapter in the history of CNF as he takes the business to new heights.”