Andrew Johnston

Andrew Johnston is vice president and general manger, industrials, for Divert, Inc. Johnston brings over 15 years of commercial and technical experience from companies in all stages of growth. In his most recent roles, Johnston served as a strategic advisor to venture-funded and privately held technology companies in starting commercial activities and scaling efficiently. Johnston led the commercialization of the Trenton Renewables food waste anaerobic digestion facility, establishing its business development, sales, marketing and logistics organizations. Johnston holds a Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Engineering Management, Bachelor of Engineering, and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Dartmouth College.

Turning Process Loss into Performance Gains: Waste Reduction Strategies for Food Manufacturers

Andrew Johnston

December 9, 2025

Manufacturers that are shifting their views and approaches to waste reduction — seeing it as a critical driver of performance — are also seeing the greatest gains despite a shaky economic outlook.

How Circular Economy Models Can Support Operational Resilience

Andrew Johnston

May 27, 2025

Circular models give food companies the tools to operate through disruption rather than around it.

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