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Cocoa Association of Asia appoints Cargill’s Alvin Lee as chairman
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has elected Alvin Lee, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s commercial director for Asia-Pacific, Alvin Lee, as its new chairman, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
PPMA Group appoints David Barber as association chairman
The PPMA Group of Associations, the packaging and processing organisation behind key British sector exhibitions, has confirmed the appointment of David Barber, head of R&D for metal detection business Mettler Toledo Safeline, as its new chairman.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, 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
Mondelēz International appoints Robert Perkins as its first global diversity and inclusion officer
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has appointed Robert Perkins as its first Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swiss platform for sustainable cocoa elects Filippo Veglio as president
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, a national industry body of manufacturers, cocoa traders and retailers, has elected Filippo Veglio as its new president at a meeting of its general assembly.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars appoints Dr. Maria Velissariou as R&D vice president
Mars, Incorporated has appointed Dr. Maria Velissariou as its new global corporate research & development (R&D) vice president and chief science officer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Interpack names Thomas Dohse as director amid key progress for 2021 event
Plans for next year’s global Interpack event continue to take shape with the appointment of Thomas Dohse as its project director, having previously served as its deputy, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Muriel Korter named as Caobisco director general
Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery industry association has appointed Muriel Korter as its new director-general.
National Confectioners Association appoints new senior political affairs manager
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed Alyssa Clevenger as a key addition to its public policy and government affairs team as senior manager of political affairs.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate appoints Andrea Boggio as general manager
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate equipment business has named Andrea Boggio in a new position of general manager, having previously spent his entire career at global confectionery group Lindt & Sprüngli.
Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president
Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, has been elected as the president of Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery association, for a term of two years.
Bühler pays tribute to Dieter Vögtli, head of global service and sales, following his death last week
Bühler confirms its executive board member Dieter Vögtli, head of global service and sales, has passed away last Friday, 5 June, due to a short but major illness.
Swedish Huski Chocolate brand appoints James Hagen as CEO
Fast rising Swedish brand Huski Chocolate, has appointed James Hagen as its new Global CEO, as it prepares to expand its international operations including a key upcoming product launch for the UK market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nimbus Foods names new product development manager for inclusions and decorations ranges
UK inclusions and decorations specialist Nimbus Foods has named Craig Freshwater as the company’s new confectionery new product development manager.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability