management
Bazooka Candy makes two senior management appointments ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo
US-based Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Bazooka Companies, has confirmed major promotions for two senior members of its team, as the company prepares for the 2022 edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo, reports Neill Barston.
National Confectioners Association confirms latest intake for its Future Leadership Programme
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed the latest eight-strong line-up for its 2022 class of its Future Leadership Programme, supporting the next generation of industry professionals, writes 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.
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.
Focus: A day in the life at Perfetti Van Melle
Having recently become MD of the UK division of Perfetti Van Melle, Jonny Briscoe, has plenty of work in his in-tray, as Neill Barston found quizzing the senior executive
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
British confectionery equipment firm DT&G joins Made Smarter digital leadership programme
UK confectionery equipment business DT&G has been named among 60 digital leaders who have completed a key advanced manufacturing skills course through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
US-based Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints key independent chairperson
US-based premium confectionery manufacturer and retailer, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has appointed Rahul Mewawalla as an independent chairperson of the Board, as part of its management restructuring, 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
UK teams at Mondelēz International gain Glassdoor best place to work accolade
The UK division of Mondelēz International has celebrated after gaining an accolade from global jobs listings and insights group, Glassdoor, achieving its Employees’ Choice Award for the best place to work in 2021.
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability