Virginia Dare Extract Company, Brooklyn, NY, has announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) J. Verdi as business director – Health & Wellness. Mr. Verdi will be responsible for managing and developing the company’s health and wellness strategy and business. Mr. Verdi brings over 20 years food ingredient business and scientific experience to Virginia Dare, most recently managing Farbest Brands food ingredient business. He has held food industry positions with Novartis, BASF, Pfizer-Cultor Food Science, Hoechst-Celanese and CPC International.