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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.
Ferrero’s US division names Alanna Cotton as new regional president and chief business officer
The Ferrero Group’s US division has confirmed Alanna Cotton to the key regional position of president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America, reports Neill Barston.
Gourmet business Vermont Nut Free Chocolates hires new sales director
US-based Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, a gourmet confectionery specialist, has recently added to its ranks in appointing Ryan Emmons as its sales director, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade appoints Sandra Uwera as new global CEO
Fairtrade International has appointed Sandra Uwera as its new global CEO to lead its ongoing social justice and sustainability mission, including improving conditions for communities serving cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Lindt & Sprüngli group CEO Dr Dieter Weisskopf set to step down later this year
Swiss-headquartered confectionery business Lindt & Sprüngli has confirmed that its group CEO, Dr Dieter Weisskopf (pictured), is retiring at the end of this year, reports Neill Barston.
Made Smarter digital transformation movement appoints Siemens’ Brian Holliday as co-chair
National digitisation movement, Made Smarter, has named Brian Holliday, Siemens’ executive board member, as co-chair of the initiative, which amis to drive productivity, growth and sustainability in manufacturing, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive feature: Behind the scenes with Prestat’s new CEO Micaela Illy
Becoming CEO of Prestat while still in her 20s may have been a daunting prospect for Micaela Illy, but as Neill Barston discovers, she appears to be taking it very much in her stride
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Micaela Illy Prestat Chocolates Interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to recently appointed CEO Micaela Illy, of Prestat, on its Christmas challenges, festive ranges and hopes for 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero’s global sugar confectionery president Paul Chibe moves on to Pabst brewing role
Ferrero has offered a note of thanks to former senior executive Paul Chibe, who had until recently headed the company’s American division, who has now moved to take up a post as CEO of US brewing business Pabst, reports Neill Barston.
Former Barry Callebaut CEO Antoine de Saint Affrique returns to its board, as company presses sustainability targets
The Barry Callebaut group’s annual general meeting has seen a return for former CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique as a board member of the company, and the reelection of Patrick De Maeseneire as Chairman, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Love Cocoa confectionery appoints new non-executive chairman to drive business growth
UK-founded chocolate business Love Cocoa and its H!P brand have confirmed Giles Brook as non executive chairman of the business, writes Neill Barston.
Markus Rustler appointed president of Interpack advisory committee
Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec packaging equipment has been named as president and chairman of the advisory committee for Interpack, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
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