Second Cup CFO resigns MISSISSAUGA, ON—Second Cup’s chief financial officer Steven Boyack announced his resignation from the company, effective Jan. 2.

Dairy Farmers of Canada names new executive director OTTAWA—Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) announced the appointment of Caroline Emond as executive director on Nov. 24. She will assume her role as of Jan. 19.

High Liner Canadian president and COO to retire LUNENBURG, NS—Mario Marino, president and chief operating officer of High Liner Foods’ Canadian operations, will retire from his position in April 2015, remaining with the company as an advisor until the end of the year.

New head of Centerplate STAMFORD, CT—Chris Verros is the new president and chief executive officer of hospitality company Centerplate, announced Nov. 4.

Riverbend Inn and restaurant sold NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON—Built in 1860, the Riverbend Inn and Vineyard and its restaurant, located at the corner of John Street and Niagara River Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, changed hands for an undisclosed amount.

David Goldstein is new CTC CEO It was announced in October that David Goldstein has been named president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), effective Dec. 1.

New VP for Rational John Ulrich joined the Rational USA team as of Oct. 1 as the vice-president of business unit key accounts in North America. Ulrich brings with him 18 years of experience within the foodservice industry.

Starbucks announces new positions Starbucks recently announced new leaders for two key positions. Starbucks Canada executive vice-president and president Annie Young-Scrivner has been named executive vice-president and president, Teavana.

Mirella Amato pens Beerology Mirella Amato recently published Beerology, a book aimed at understanding the world of beer.

Michelle McAllen wins Pear Excellence competition Michelle McAllen, an 18-year-old student from the New Brunswick Community College St. Andrews, has won the national finals for the 2014 USA Pears “Pear Excellence” Canadian Culinary Student Recipe Competition.

Chef Murray Hall wins Copper Skillet Chef Murray Hall has won the International Association of Conference Centres’ (IACC) 11th annual Copper Skillet.

Canadian honoured by WFF Cathy Loblaw, senior director for McDonald’s Canada, was one of five honoured at the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Women Making Their Mark list.

PEI restaurateur new chair of Restaurants Canada TORONTO—Liam Dolan, chef and owner of three restaurants in Charlottetown, is the new chair of Restaurants Canada.

Second Cup gets new CEO MISSISSAUGA, ON— The Second Cup announced the appointment of Alix Box as the company’s president and chief executive officer. Box will also serve on the board of directors effective Feb. 24.