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Fritsch appoints new managing director of sales for key global bakery operations
Fritsch Bakery Technologies has named Dr Nico Haßmann as its new managing director of sales to oversee its international operations.
Syntegon technology group welcomes new chief financial officer
The German headquartered Syntegon Group has confirmed Eros Carletti as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), moving from an established role at General Electric, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelez names Volker Kuhn as new executive vice president for European operations
Mondelēz International has unveiled senior sector executive Volker Kuhn as Executive Vice President and President, Europe, taking up his role from April of next year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president for US operations
The US-based Hershey Company has unveiled Michael Del Pozzo as President for its US operations, as the business seeks to drive forward its operations within its core market, writes Neill Barston.
Germany’s Hebenstreit wafer machinery names Marcel Monti Fackert as CEO
German-based wafer machinery business Hebenstreit has confirmed that Marcel Monti Fackert has joined the company as chief executive officer, writes Neill Barston.
Lindt & Sprüngli appoints Andrew Curran as Canadian division CEO
Premium Swiss-headquartered chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has named Andrew Curran as its new Chief Executive Officer of its Canadian operations, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider makes shock decision to step down, as Laurent Freixe named successor
Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé has made a shock decision to stand down from his role after eight years, with the company naming Laurent Freixe, its executive vice president of its Latin American business, as his successor, reports Neill Barston.
Key promotion for Ishida Europe’s Guy Dix as technical director
Equipment and systems business Ishida Europe has announced the promotion of longstanding employee Guy Dix to technical director for the region, as the business continues to devise ranges for confectionery and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
Guylian appoints Leen Baeten as new CEO tasked with renewed business growth
Guylian has confirmed a key appointment for its global confectionery business, as it appoints a new CEO Leen Baeten, who takes up her post from the start of August, writes Neill Barston.
Caobisco joins fellow key industry indutry organisations calling for enhanced EU open trade policies
Caobisco, the European confectionery trade association has joined a total of 30 other major business groups in calling on the EU to adopt an ambitious and open trade policy with nations around the world to promote competitiveness and economic prosperity, writes Neill Barston.
Bitzel’s Chocolate appoints chocolatier and underlines its sustainability mission
Fast-rising US independent confectionery business, Bitzel’s Chocolate, has taken on George Foley as executive chef and chocolatier, further strengthening its young team dedicated to producing premium product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Caobisco names key leadership team including new head and vice president positions
The new leadership team for Caobisco’s European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery has been revealed, with Can Buharali, of Mondelēz International, being named as its freshly elected president, and Aldo Cristiano of Ferrero and Tobias Bachmüller from Katjes Fassin occupying vice president roles, reports Neill Barston.
CIUS sugar organisation appoints Mars Wrigley’s Yuriy Sharanov as group president
The Committee of European Sugar Users (CIUS) has named Yuriy Sharanov, senior strategic sourcing manager at Mars Wrigley, as its president, with Torben Vestergaard Nielsen, of Orkla, becoming vice president, writes Neill Barston.
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.