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Cloetta appoints Ulrika Palm as president of Swedish confectionery operations
Scandinavian-based confectionery group Cloetta has unveiled Ulrika Palm as president of its Swedish division, succeeding its former postholder, Katarina Tell, who recently became the company’s CEO, 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
Gabriel Fernandez appointed as Mars Wrigley’s president global emerging markets
Senior regional manager Gabriel Fernandez has been confirmed as President, Global Emerging Markets (GEM) at Mars Wrigley, amid a period of notable growth for the business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Oterra colours appoints new chief financial officer amid continued expansion
Danish headquartered natural colours group, Oterra, has appointed Hubert Windegger as its new chief financial officer joining the business this month, as it continues its global market expansion, including operating within confectionery segments, writes Neill Barston.
Cloetta confirms Katarina Tell as new president and CEO
Swedish confectionery company Cloetta has named Katarina Tell as its new president and CEO, who will be taking up the role from this September, as its present postholder, Henri de Sauvage Nolting steps down from the post this autumn, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation confirms new leadership team amid key partnership meeting
As the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting gets underway in Amsterdam this week, the organisation has completed its new leadership team, as it continues to expand its operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
NCA unveils latest industry intake of key Future Leaders Programme
A total of eight ambitious young industry professionals have formed the latest intake of the National Confectioners Association 2024 Future Leadership Programme, designed to inspire and develop the next generation of management stars within the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut appoints Vamsi Mohan Thati as Asia Pacific president
The Barry Callebaut Group has unveiled Vamsi Mohan Thati as President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective from next month, taking over from Jo Thys, who was recently appointed Chief Operations Officer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Koelnmesse appoints key new Anuga event director
Koelnmesse has named Jan Philipp Hartmann in a new position as director overseeing Anuga, taking over the management of the major food-based trade fair, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert strengthens senior management in response to challenging market conditions
German-headquartered packaging equipment specialist Schubert has confirmed two new members of its senior management, with its team being bolstered in response to a number of key supply chain challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Multi-million backing set to enable Love Cocoa’s first retail store
A key investment of £4.25 million for UK confectionery group Love Cocoa is set to enable the development of its first retail store and expand its management team to grow the business to the next level, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA confirms 2023 future industry leadership programme intake
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed its latest intake of six confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2023 Future Leadership Programme, representing a broad cross-section of the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey appoints new global chief sales officer
The Hershey Company has appointed Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, as the business continues to expand its domestic and global operations, writes Neill Barston.
Bazooka Candy makes two senior management appointments ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo
US-based Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Bazooka Companies, has confirmed major promotions for two senior members of its team, as the company prepares for the 2022 edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo, reports Neill Barston.