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Chris ofi

ECA Elects New President

At its last General Assembly in London, the Board of Directors of the European Cocoa Association (ECA) appointed Mr. Chris Beetge, Regional Head Europe and Global Head Cocoa Operations at ofi (olam food ingredients), as the new President of the Association for the upcoming two years, starting on 6th of May 2026.
Wixon Charlena

Wixon Welcomes Senior Flavourist

Wixon is pleased to announce the addition of Charlena Moy to its R&D team as Senior Flavourist. This move further strengthens the company’s innovation and product development capabilities.
Sylvia Buxton

Sylvia Buxton Wins NCA Advocate of the Year

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas business unit, as the 2026 Advocate of the Year.
Toms

Toms Group Appoints New Director

Toms Group is strengthening its international growth ambitions with the appointment of Korab Luta as its new International Sales Director.
Jason Wixon

Wixon Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Wixon announced the appointment of Jason Williams as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the company. Williams will report to President Peter Gottsacker and serve as a member of the executive leadership team.
Fama

Nestlé Proposes Two New Board Directors

Nestlé announced today that it proposes Ma. Fatima D. (Fama) Francisco, Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Global Baby, Feminine and Family Care sector, and Thomas Jordan, former Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), for election to its Board of Directors.
Suzanne

WCF Appoints Suzanne Blake

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has appointed Suzanne Blake as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Membership, bolstering its leadership team as the global cocoa sector navigates rising regulatory expectations, market volatility and accelerating climate pressure.
Luca

Mondelēz International Names COO and CFO

Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Luca Zaramella to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Custom Flavors

Custom Flavors Welcomes New Company President

Scott Nadison appointed Custom Flavors President as current President Alex Wendling moves to CEO role and current CEO Mike Wendling retains board chairmanship.
Leo Aguado

Apura Ingredients™ Appoints Senior Business Development Manager

Apura Ingredients, a global supplier of advanced sweetening and taste solutions for the food and beverage industry, has announced the addition of Leo Aguado as Senior Business Development Manager.
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