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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.
Key CEO role for Olivier Roques, joining Beneo’s global ingredients business
Global ingredients group Beneo has named Olivier Roques as its new CEO, who has also jointed its executive board of directors as of this month, writes Neill Barston.
Gabriel Fernandez appointed as Mars Wrigley’s president global emerging markets
Senior regional manager Gabriel Fernandez has been confirmed as President, Global Emerging Markets (GEM) at Mars Wrigley, amid a period of notable growth for the business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Oterra colours appoints new chief financial officer amid continued expansion
Danish headquartered natural colours group, Oterra, has appointed Hubert Windegger as its new chief financial officer joining the business this month, as it continues its global market expansion, including operating within confectionery segments, writes Neill Barston.
Cloetta confirms Katarina Tell as new president and CEO
Swedish confectionery company Cloetta has named Katarina Tell as its new president and CEO, who will be taking up the role from this September, as its present postholder, Henri de Sauvage Nolting steps down from the post this autumn, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fudge Kitchen appoints Richard Parson as new managing director
British artisan confectionery firm Fudge Kitchen has named Richard Parson as its new managing director, who is set to drive the next chapter of the business after its founder Siân Holt stepped back from the business after a sudden illness last year, writes Neill Barston.
Executive board of Beneo strengthened with new key member
Functional ingredients business, Beneo, has confirmed that Dr Mike Eberle has joined its ranks as a member of the globally-focused company’s executive board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle gains listing among top 1,000 trusted global businesses
Global ingredient solutions group Tate & Lyle PLC is celebrating being named among the most trusted international businesses, according to an new ranking from Newsweek magazine and Statista, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey names Deepak Bhatia as its first ever chief technology officer
Hershey’s global tech strategy is set to be directed by Deepak Bhatia, who has been appointed as its first chief technology officer, who has also been named on its Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Neuhaus CEO Ignace Van Doorselaere to stand down, with Isabel Baert appointed new business leader
Belgian premium confectionery brand Neuhaus has confirmed that its CEO, Ignace Van Doorselaere, is set to step down this November, to be succeeded by Isabel Baert, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability