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Hippeas Organic Chickpea Snacks names CEO

Image courtesy of Hippeas Organic Chickpea Snacks.

April 14, 2021

Paul Nardone

Hippeas Organic Chickpea Snacks has named Paul Nardone as CEO, according to a press release. In addition, company founder Livio Bisterzo has transitioned into the executive chairman role.

Nardone brings over 30 years of industry experience in a variety of food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies, including CEO roles at Annie's Homegrown, Stirrings, Immaculate Baking and Popcorners.

Hippeas, known for its yellow bag with a chickpea smile, debuted in Q2 of 2016 in the U.S. and the U.K., with a line of Organic Chickpea Puffs. Most recently, the brand launched Hippeas Organic Tortilla Chips, chickpea-based tortilla chips.

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