On August 4, 2025, flavor and functional ingredient company Rubix Foods announced the appointment of Ryan Smith as chief executive officer.
Smith has over two decades of executive experience in the flavor and ingredient industry. He most recently served as chief growth officer and executive vice president at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition. Prior to this position, he was the vice president and general manager of Kerry Group’s dairy and bakery markets.
“Rubix has a well-deserved reputation as a true innovation powerhouse, developing flavors and technologies that have shaped food and beverage offerings for leading brands,” Smith said. “I’m energized by the opportunity to lead such a forward-thinking team and eager to deepen customer partnerships while advancing breakthrough innovations that drive sustainable growth.”
Scott Farmer, principal at parent company Arbor, added, “Ryan has decades of experience winning new business with innovative, on-trend solutions. He will capitalize of Rubix’s differentiated R&D capabilities to significantly increase the company’s position as the go-to provider of traffic-driving flavors for restaurants and CPG brands.”
