Michael Sands is the new executive vice president for the snack industry. Sands joined the company after its purchase of Rickland Orchards, which he co-founded with Jason Cohen.

B&G Foods Inc. acquires Rickland Orchards from Natural Instincts LLC. Rickland Orchards’ Jason Cohen and Michael Sands join B&G Foods as executive vice president of club channel and vice president of product innovation, respectively.