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Asher’s Chocolate Co.’s VP of sales retires

Lomas served Asher’s for 32 years.

March 28, 2019

After 32 years of serving as Asher’s Chocolate Co’s v.p. of sales, Ed Lomas, a resident of Bethlehem, Pa., retired March 1.

tna appoints Matthew Walters to lead African operations

Company’s African operations based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

March 28, 2019

tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager of its African operations, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dan Kazmierczak joins JB Cocoa as technical sales director

Kazmierczak previously served Blommer, Barry Callebaut, Nestlé

March 21, 2019

Dan Kazmierczak has joined JB Cocoa as technical sales director for its line of quality cocoa products, including a full spectrum of cocoa powders, Taste of Origin cocoa liquor and cocoa butter.

NCA names new board chairman, adds new members

Board also names 2019-2020 vice chairman, treasurer

Crystal Lindell

March 13, 2019

Kirk Vashaw, president of Spangler Candy Co., has been named as chairman of the National Confectioners Association's 2019-2020 board.

tna names sales exec Jonathan Rankin as ceo

Rankin originally served tna from 1993 to 2003.

March 5, 2019

Rankin will lead tna’s day-to-day operations while focusing on the implementation of new processes that will take tna’s operational efficiencies and growth to the next level.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promotes five team members

Promoted employees serve company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

March 4, 2019

Bell Flavors & Fragrances has promoted several team members at the company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

pladis appoints CPG veteran as global ceo

A.Salman Amin succeeds Cem Karakas, who stepped down in September 2018.

January 21, 2019

pladis, one of the world’s leading snacking companies, has appointed A. Salman Amin as global ceo, effective in February.

Bühler North America names Andy Sharpe new president, ceo

Sharpe succeeds René Steiner, who will retire after 50 years with the company.

Alyse Thompson

November 27, 2018

Andy Sharpe will take the company’s helm Jan. 1. He succeeds René Steiner, who will retire after a 50-year career at Bühler.

Puratos Group names new markets director, U.S. general manager

Group hope appointments will increase growth in North America.

Alyse Thompson

November 2, 2018

Puratos has made two new appointments to its North American Management Team that will strengthen the company’s strategic developments and reinforce its interaction with customers.