Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. announced that it has launched a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer as the company further expands into the consumer packaged goods sector. CEO Matt Plavan will step down from the role once a successor is named, which is expected to occur by the end of the year. Plavan joined Arcadia in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer and has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2019, overseeing the company's successful transition from an agricultural biotechnology trailblazer to a dynamic consumer products company focused on products in on-trend categories with significant growth potential.