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Key CEO role for Olivier Roques, joining Beneo’s global ingredients business
Global ingredients group Beneo has named Olivier Roques as its new CEO, who has also jointed its executive board of directors as of this month, writes Neill Barston.
Grupo Bimbo CEO Daniel Servitje Montull to step down and take on new role
Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo has confirmed that its longstanding CEO Daniel Servitje Montull is set to step down from the post, after steering its continued growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon Group appoints Torsten Türling as new CEO
The Syntegon Group processing and packaging machinery technology firm has named Torsten Türling as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking up his post at the end of next month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Neuhaus CEO Ignace Van Doorselaere to stand down, with Isabel Baert appointed new business leader
Belgian premium confectionery brand Neuhaus has confirmed that its CEO, Ignace Van Doorselaere, is set to step down this November, to be succeeded by Isabel Baert, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade appoints Sandra Uwera as new global CEO
Fairtrade International has appointed Sandra Uwera as its new global CEO to lead its ongoing social justice and sustainability mission, including improving conditions for communities serving cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive feature: Behind the scenes with Prestat’s new CEO Micaela Illy
Becoming CEO of Prestat while still in her 20s may have been a daunting prospect for Micaela Illy, but as Neill Barston discovers, she appears to be taking it very much in her stride
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut makes senior management appointments as new CEO takes the helm
The Barry Callebaut group has made two new senior management appointments including Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and as member of the Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
TOMRA Systems ASA appoints Tove Anderson as new CEO and President
Norway-based global sustainable technology company Tomra Systems ASA has confirmed that Tove Anderson is set to become CEO and president, writes Neill Barston.
Danone confirms Barry Callebaut’s Antoine de Saint-Affrique as new CEO
The Danone food group has moved to appoint Barry Callebaut’s outgoing CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to lead its own global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance appoints The Nature Conservancy’s Santiago Gowland as CEO
Global non-profit organisation The Rainforest Alliance has unveiled Santiago Gowland as its CEO, with the group continuing its environmental mission across a number of sectors including supporting key cocoa farming communities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to step down this summer
Barry Callebaut has confirmed CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique is to step down after six years in post, with Peter Boone being appointed in his place from this September, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Pete Headridge appointed new CEO of Campden BRI research group
UK-based industry research and training group Campden BRI has appointed Pete Headridge as its new chief executive as of January 2021, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability