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Cocoa Association of Asia special focus interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston exclusively interviews Alvin Lee, of Cargill, as the newly elected chairman of the Cocoa Association of Asia, on taking up the role, and key personal and industry challenges for 2021.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate names general manager for German and Swiss region
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate has named Herbert Hahnenkamp as its new general manager for the Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) region, writes Neill Barston.
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
Major snacks group pladis appoints Jennifer Moss as R&D chief
Major international snacking brand pladis has appointed Jennifer Moss as global chief research and development (R&D) officer for the group across its chocolate and confectionery operations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Italian packaging machinery association elects Matteo Gentili as its chairman
The Ucima Italian packaging machinery association has elected Matteo Gentili as its new chairman during its annual meeting at Acetaia Leonardi in Magreta, Modena
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.
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.
Volpak packaging confirms Alain Zijlstra as new CEO
Spanish-based equipment company Volpak has confirmed Alain Zijlstra as the company’s new chief executive officer for the group, which specialises in packaging systems including pouching lines.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
tna appoints new global aftermarket and services manager
Australian-headquartered equipment solutions business tna has moved to strengthen its global technical support and aftermarket care through appointing Raj Singh as its new group aftermarket and services manager.
Godiva names Brent Franks as chief operating officer
Godiva Chocolatier has named Brent Franks as chief operating officer (COO).
Bühler appoints Irene Mark-Eisenring as chief human resources officer
Bühler has named Irene Mark-Eisenring as its Executive Board Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Dipak Mane from September 2020.
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.
pladis appoints David Murray as new UK managing director
Global snacks group pladis has confirmed David Murray as managing director for the company’s UK & Ireland operations.
Zertus appoints new head of UK & Ireland
Zertus has formed a UK and Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, consisting of the Kinnerton, Humdinger Foods and Lir Chocolates brands to improve its offering to customers.