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Baker Perkins expands presence in Russia and Eastern Europe with new regional sales lead
Industry solutions and equipment group Baker Perkins has expanded its presence in, Russia, Eastern Europe and Italy with the appointment of Ekaterina Krakovskaya as regional sales manager for the confectionery and biscuit sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA names president of Nassau Candy Distributors, Barry Rosenbaum, as its new chair of trustees
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s board of trustees on Tuesday, unveiled its new chairman, Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler appoints Christoph Goppelsroeder to its board of directors
Swiss equipment and systems firm Bühler has unanimously elected Christoph Goppelsroeder to the company’s Board of Directors at an extraordinary general shareholders meeting, writes Neill Barston.
NCA appoints new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed Farida Mohamedshah as its new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, writes Neill Barston.
Olam Food Ingredients unveils New Zealand dairy processing facility plans
Olam Food Ingredients has unveiled proposals for a new dairy processing facility in the North Island town of Tokoroa, New Zealand, focusing on key categories including confectionery, bakery and desserts, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation confirms new president to continue cocoa sustainability mission
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has named experienced non-profit sector professional Martin Short as its new president to continue its mission of driving cocoa supply chain sustainability, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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
Glanbia appoints director of premix targeting industry-wide optimised nutrient strategy
Glanbia Nutritionals has appointed a new director of premix, Michael Hofstätter, who is set to be tasked with creating functionally optimised nutrient strategies – including applications for the confectionery and snacks sectors in the EMEA region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Schubert’s Mark Stepney appointed to key PPMA industry board
Managing director of Schubert UK, Mark Stepney has recently been appointed to represent the British Association of Robot Automation (BARA) on the board of PPMA, the British packaging and processing machinery body, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA names Brian M. Mckeon as senior vice president of public policy
The National Confectioners Association has appointed Brian M. McKeon as senior vice president of public policy, leading its government affairs strategy and grassroots industry engagement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
US-based Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints key independent chairperson
US-based premium confectionery manufacturer and retailer, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has appointed Rahul Mewawalla as an independent chairperson of the Board, as part of its management restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Johannes Schubert unveiled as managing director of Schubert Packaging Systems
German packaging machinery specialist Gerhard Schubert has confirmed that Johannes Schubert is set to follow in his father’s footsteps in being named as managing director of a major subsidiary of the company, writes 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
Canada’s Chocxo brand delivers two senior sales director hires amid US expansion
Chocxo, the Canadian, 100% organic, low sugar and keto-friendly chocolate brand has made two key senior appointments including Katrina Carlson as director of sales USA West and Donna McReynolds-Sanchez as director of sales USA Costco, Club & C-Stores.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability