board of directors

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

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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