Mark Karns will take on the role focused on corporate development, mergers and acquisitions.

Michael Leonard will also serve as the ingredient supplier’s senior vice president and head of protein fortification. 

ADM, Ingredion and Colgate-Palmolive have been recognized for their ethical business practices.

Binders can help create a desired texture, structure and stability in wet and dry pet food and treat formulations.

The ingredient can help processors meet demands for varying textures in pet food and treats.

Both will report to Jim Zallie, president and chief executive officer.

Prista includes pea flour, pea protein concentrate and faba bean concentrates with improved taste and processing functionality.

The company has expanded flour and concentrate production at its pulse-based protein facility in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, Canada.