Hain Celestial has named Mark Schiller its new CEO, succeeding Irwin Simon effective Nov. 5. Schiller is a veteran of Pinnacle Foods, where he most recently served as chief commercial officer, overseeing such brands as Duncan Hines and Birds Eye.

Hain Celestial has named Mark Schiller its new CEO, succeeding Irwin Simon effective Nov. 5. Schiller is a veteran of Pinnacle Foods, where he most recently served as chief commercial officer, overseeing such brands as Duncan Hines and Birds Eye.

Hain Celestial has acquired Clarks, a UK-based company that offers natural sweeteners, maple syrups and honey. "The Clarks brand and products are a strategic fit with the Hain Daniels spreads business for various natural sweeteners applications to complement our health and wellness portfolio of brands as consumers continue to seek to reduce their sugar intake and look for better-for-you alternatives to refined sugar," said Irwin Simon, Hain Celestial founder, president and CEO.