Todd Siwak

Ferrero expands with Chicago innovation hub, amid key sustainability progress

A major new innovation centre for Ferrero’s US operations in Chicago will enable the company’s development of an expanded range of confectionery and sweet packaged goods, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ferrero breaks ground at Bloomington Illinois site as its first US chocolate processing facility

A major investment in Ferrero’s US operations is fast taking shape as the company broke ground on a new $75 million chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois, becoming the first site of its kind for the business outside Europe, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Ferrero appoints Todd Siwak as president and chief business officer for North America

The Ferrero Group has confirmed the appointment of Todd Siwak in the key regional position of President and Chief Business Officer for its North American division, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

US Ferrara company pledges major drive on plastics recycling

US-based sweet snacking company Ferrara has committed to ensuring all its confectionery packaging is 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability