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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
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Barry Callebaut makes senior management appointments as new CEO takes the helm
The Barry Callebaut group has made two new senior management appointments including Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and as member of the Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
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NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
TOMRA Systems ASA appoints Tove Anderson as new CEO and President
Norway-based global sustainable technology company Tomra Systems ASA has confirmed that Tove Anderson is set to become CEO and president, writes Neill Barston.
Danone confirms Barry Callebaut’s Antoine de Saint-Affrique as new CEO
The Danone food group has moved to appoint Barry Callebaut’s outgoing CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to lead its own global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance appoints The Nature Conservancy’s Santiago Gowland as CEO
Global non-profit organisation The Rainforest Alliance has unveiled Santiago Gowland as its CEO, with the group continuing its environmental mission across a number of sectors including supporting key cocoa farming communities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to step down this summer
Barry Callebaut has confirmed CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique is to step down after six years in post, with Peter Boone being appointed in his place from this September, writes Neill Barston.
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Pete Headridge appointed new CEO of Campden BRI research group
UK-based industry research and training group Campden BRI has appointed Pete Headridge as its new chief executive as of January 2021, writes Neill Barston
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Bühler CEO Stefan Scheiber named as a new member of its board of directors
Stefan Scheiber, CEO of the Bühler Group, has been appointed as a new member of the board of directors of Bühler Holding AG, which was decided at an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting.
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CEO of Mars, Incorporated hails workers and reflects on coronavirus impact in open address
The CEO of Mars, Incorporated, Grant F Reid has penned an open address to its workers underlining the major pandemic challenges faced by the business, as well as noting the task ahead with an enhanced focus on employee wellbeing, reports Neill Barston.
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Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate appoints Andrea Boggio as general manager
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate equipment business has named Andrea Boggio in a new position of general manager, having previously spent his entire career at global confectionery group Lindt & Sprüngli.
Messe Düsseldorf president and CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt steps down from role
Messe Düsseldorf, which is set to host next year’s Interpack, has confirmed president and CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt will be leaving his role at the end of this month, after nearly 17 years in his present post.
Swedish Huski Chocolate brand appoints James Hagen as CEO
Fast rising Swedish brand Huski Chocolate, has appointed James Hagen as its new Global CEO, as it prepares to expand its international operations including a key upcoming product launch for the UK market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability