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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
Strategic revamp for Koelnmesse sees Bastian Mingers take on FoodTec president role
The German-based Koelnmesse group has confirmed a significant organisational change, with its Food and Food Technology divisions, merging them into a single business unit, which it believes will strengthen its overall operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Nestlé makes key global organisational changes after its CEO’s departure
Nestlé has confirmed key global organisation changes in its management structure including to its executive board, in the wake of its CEO Mark Schneider’s recent departure, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president for US operations
The US-based Hershey Company has unveiled Michael Del Pozzo as President for its US operations, as the business seeks to drive forward its operations within its core market, writes Neill Barston.
Lindt & Sprüngli appoints Andrew Curran as Canadian division CEO
Premium Swiss-headquartered chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has named Andrew Curran as its new Chief Executive Officer of its Canadian operations, reports Neill Barston.
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.
Key promotion for Ishida Europe’s Guy Dix as technical director
Equipment and systems business Ishida Europe has announced the promotion of longstanding employee Guy Dix to technical director for the region, as the business continues to devise ranges for confectionery and snacks markets, writes 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.
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.
Grupo Bimbo CEO Daniel Servitje Montull to step down and take on new role
Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo has confirmed that its longstanding CEO Daniel Servitje Montull is set to step down from the post, after steering its continued growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
World Cocoa Foundation confirms new leadership team amid key partnership meeting
As the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting gets underway in Amsterdam this week, the organisation has completed its new leadership team, as it continues to expand its operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability