Global flavor and fragrance giant Symrise AG, Frankfurt, Germany, appointed Heinz-Jurgen Bertram as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

Meat substitute processor and co-packer Garden Protein International Inc., Richmond, B.C., Canada, said it hired four executives.

Pro-Mach Inc., Cincinnati, said its Wexxar Packaging division acquired IPak Machinery Ltd., a Vancouver, B.C.

Johnsonville Sausage LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., said it hired James Murray as corporate chef.

Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., said former healthcare executive W. Anthony (Tony) Vernon will join the company in mid-August as President, Kraft Foods North America.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), McLean, Va., said it hired David Seckman as president and CEO, effective this August.

To broaden its executive team capabilities, H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., said executive vice presidents Dave Moran and Scott O'Hara will switch jobs effective July 15.

The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, Minn., said James Dollive will join the company on June 15 as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Chicken, beef and pork giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., honored five companies during its fourth annual "Supplier of the Year" awards program.

Chicken and prepared meats giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced several personnel appointments.