Eriez appoints Jaisen Kohmuench to serve as its new president and CEO Outgoing president and CEO Lukas Guenthardt is retiring after 12 years with the firm. Jenni Spinner November 14, 2023 Outgoing president and CEO Lukas Guenthardt is retiring after 12 years with the firm.Read More
J.M. Smucker forms Sweet Baked Snacks strategic business area Following its Hostess Brands acquisition, the company also has shifted its leadership team. Jenni Spinner November 8, 2023 The company has also announced a series of leadership changes to support the business following the closing of its acquisition of Hostess Brands.Read More
Batory Foods taps Rita Ramirez as chief people and sustainability officer Ramirez will be the first to step into the role. Liz Parker Kuhn November 1, 2023 In new role, Ramirez to implement company-wide initiatives that ensure environmentally responsible practices and a people-first culture.Read More
World Cocoa Foundation taps Peter Koegler as vice president, programmes Koegler will design and lead the strategies for WCF’s current and future programs. Liz Parker Kuhn October 31, 2023 The vice president of programmes plays a major role in the organization as the spearhead for the work WCF does to facilitate transformative change in the cocoa sector. Read More
TruFood Manufacturing names Michael Buick as its new CEO The contract manufacturer’s new hire brings more than 20 years of industry leadership. Jenni Spinner October 27, 2023 The contract manufacturer’s new hire brings more than 20 years of industry leadership.Read More
NCSA installs 11 industry leaders into Candy Hall of Fame Approximately 375 representatives from the confectionery industry attended the event. October 24, 2023 The 52nd anniversary of the event took place October 20–22 in Tampa, Florida.Read More
Reading Bakery Systems names Chip Czulada its new president Current president Joe Zaleski will move to an advisory role at the end of the year. Jenni Spinner October 13, 2023 Current president Joe Zaleski will move to an advisory role at the end of the year.Read More
Rudi's Bakery unveils new frozen products at Expo East, adds Justin Gold to team The brand announced Gold as its new chief innovation and strategy officer. Liz Parker Kuhn October 12, 2023 Rudi’s Bakery announced its expansion into the freezer section with three new innovations coming to market in late 2023 and early 2024.Read More
TekniPlex names veteran IT expert Rahul Goturi as chief information officer Goturi brings more than 25 years of information technology experience to the company. Jenni Spinner October 10, 2023 Goturi brings more than 25 years of information technology experience to the company. Read More
McLane launches Prendisimo c-store pizza brand The food firm also expanded its McLane Fresh foodservice team. Jenni Spinner October 6, 2023 The food firm also expanded its McLane Fresh foodservice team.Read More