Founder Larry Toscano to Become Chairman, Supporting the Company's Long-Term Growth and Strategic Objectives
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Barchemy, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of better-for-you chocolate and confectionery ingredients serving the nutritional bar, bakery, confectionery and ice cream industries, today announced the appointment of experienced food industry executive Isaac Long as Chief Executive Officer.
As CEO, Long will build on the Company's strong momentum and continue advancing its commitment to innovation, customer partnership and flexible, high-quality manufacturing to support Barchemy's next phase of growth. Long joins Barchemy from Rise Baking Company, where he most recently served as Chief Transformation Officer and led a broad commercial transformation and enterprise-wide strategic planning initiatives. Prior to Rise, he served as President of Table Talk Pies, where he delivered significant EBITDA growth prior to its acquisition by Rise Baking Company. Earlier in his career, he served as a project leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Prior to BCG, Long served for more than a decade in the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator and TOPGUN instructor. He holds a bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Long succeeds Barchemy Founder Larry Toscano, who will assume the role of Chairman and work closely with Long and the leadership team to support the Company's strategic roadmap and long-term growth objectives. Since founding the business in 2015, Toscano has established Barchemy as a trusted partner helping customers bring differentiated, better-for-you products to market with speed, flexibility and a collaborative approach to product development.
"Barchemy has never been stronger, which is exactly why now is the right time for this transition," said Toscano. "When we started Barchemy in 2015, we had an ambitious idea to prove that better-for-you chocolate can deliver without compromise. Thanks to the dedication, hard work and creativity of our team and the trust of our customers, we have brought that mission to life. With Isaac's leadership and our talented team, I am more confident than ever in the Company's future as we enter this exciting next chapter."
"I am energized by the opportunity to join this team at a time of real momentum for the Company. Larry and the Barchemy team have created a differentiated business that customers rely on for close collaboration, product expertise and the ability to move quickly," said Long. "My priority will be to preserve the principles that make Barchemy special while continuing to invest in the people and the capabilities that help our customers bring better-for-you products to market."
About Barchemy
Barchemy is a leading developer and manufacturer of better-for-you chocolate and confectionery ingredients serving the nutritional bar, bakery, confectionery, and ice cream industries. Renowned for its speed, flexibility, and collaborative approach, Barchemy partners with customers to develop innovative solutions with unmatched protein content and quality.
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