Fudge Kitchen appoints Richard Parson as new managing directorBritish artisan confectionery firm Fudge Kitchen has named Richard Parson as its new managing director, who is set to drive the next chapter of the business after its founder Siân Holt stepped back from the business after a sudden illness last year, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé appoints Mark Davies as MD for its UK & Ireland confectionery divisionNestlé has named Mark Davies as Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK & Ireland, assuming the role this month, as the business continues to grow the business in the region, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Polish group Colian targets expansion with UK division for Lily O’Brien’s and Elizabeth Shaw brandsThe Polish-headquartered Colian food group is launching a dedicated UK division, targeting a doubling of its business to £50 million over five years in combining sales and distribution of its confectionery brands including Lily O’Brien’s and Elizabeth Shaw, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Hugo Beck packaging equipment names Timo Kollmann as managing directorGerman-based packaging machinery specialist Hugo Beck has appointed Timo Kollmann as managing director, following the retirement of company owner Dieter Beck after almost 30 years’ service. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
