Blommer Chocolate announced several new hires for key positions today. Joining North America’s largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier are David Meggs as v.p. of sales and marketing; Scott Amoye as v.p. of commodity risk management; and Margaret Sofio, as chief people officer. The company also revealed that it has promoted Scott Wasilak to sales director.

Mondelez International is preparing to find a new ceo, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

John L. Asher Jr., co-chairman of Souderton, Pa.-based Asher’s Chocolate Co., will retire after nearly 50 years at the company’s helm.

Italy-based Ferrero Group will reorganize its upper management in hopes of growing its position in the chocolate and sweet packaged food markets.

Candyking, a pick-and-mix candy supplier in Nordic countries, the UK, Ireland and Poland, announced that ceo Dani Evanoff will take ownership of the company from its current investment fund owner, Accent Equity 2008.