board of directors

Michele Buck, CEO of Hershey confirms retirement in 2026

The Hershey Company has confirmed Michele Buck, its president and CEO has signalled she intends to retire at the end of June next year, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

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.

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.

Business news, Processing, Regulatory

Ruth Metzler-Arnold steps down from the Bühler board of directors

The Bühler industry solutions and equipment business has confirmed that Ruth Metzler-Arnold has resigned as a Member of the Board of Directors and Chairwoman of the Audit Committee, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

US confectionery firm Hershey elects Victor L. Crawford to its board of directors

The Hershey Company has elected Victor L. Crawford to its board of directors, which was confirmed at the company’s recent Annual Stockholder’s Meeting.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory

CEO Michele Buck elected chairman of The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company has elected Michele Buck as chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Bühler to recommend Rainer Schulz as management board member

The Bühler Group is proposing Rainer Schulz, former CEO of Rehau as a new member of the Swiss-headquartered company’s board of directors.

Business news, Sustainability

Montezumas appoints Michael Taylor as chairman board of directors

Montezuma’s, the premium artisan chocolate manufacturer, has appointed Michael Taylor as chairman of its newly formed board of directors.

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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