AAK names Megan Griffault as director of HR, internal communications Griffault served as VP of HR for Beverage Distribution Center, Inc. August 19, 2022 Griffault will provide professional leadership and guidance for AAK teams in U.S. and Canada.Read More
Editor Crystal Lindell says goodbye in final column for Candy Industry Lindell’s tenure in the confectionery industry took her across the globe. Crystal Lindell August 17, 2022 Lindell’s tenure in the confectionery industry took her across the globe.Read More
Hilco names Amy King as national sales manager King previously worked as director of sales for CandyRific. August 16, 2022 King recently served as CandyRific's director of sales for the western region.Read More
GoodSam Foods expands leadership team Company continues global growth. August 16, 2022 GoodSam Foods has made multiple new hires, including Kari Janapareddi as director of sales, Sara Galeano as director of sustainability, and Ryan Siwinski as director of U.S. operations. Read More
RCI inducts 4 board members Rebecca Craig of Marie’s Candies to serve as 2022-2023 president. August 15, 2022 Each summer, RCI inducts new board members and recognizes the years of service from members whose terms are expiring.Read More
BNP Media promotes Douglas J. Peckenpaugh to group publisher Peckenpaugh has over two decades of leadership experience in food industry publishing. August 9, 2022 Peckenpaugh previously served as group editorial director of snacks, bakery, cannabis, candy and meat for BNP Media.Read More
World Cocoa Foundation President Martin Short resigns Senior Vice President for Programs Chris Vincent to serve as interim president. August 8, 2022 Short, who joined the WCF last year, said he was leaving to pursue other opportunities after having led a strategy review with the foundation’s board.Read More
Marich Confectionery CEO Bradley van Dam retires Company names Leonard Spelt as incoming CEO. August 2, 2022 Marich Confectionery CEO Brad van Dam is retiring after 26 years in the lead role and 38 years at the company.Read More
CandyRific names new sales directors Cameron, Trask each have more than 20 years of experience. August 2, 2022 CandyRific appoints two new directors, Matt Cameron and Kim Trask, to its sales team.Read More
Ferrero North America names Alanna Cotton as president, chief business officer Cotton succeeds Todd Siwak. July 28, 2022 Cotton will be responsible for Ferrero's business in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.Read More