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JPL

JPL Flavours Announces Strategic Investments

JPL Flavours, one of the UK’s fastest growing flavour companies, has announced a series of strategic investments in its facilities, technology and team.
Just Born

Matt Butkus Joins Just Born Quality Confections

Just Born Quality Confections, the family-owned confectionery company behind well-known brands such as PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S PEANUT CHEWS®, has announced the appointment of Matt Butkus as Head of Sales. 
Julie Moss

NCA Expands Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Team

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced that Julie Moss and Sarah Brandmeier have joined the organisation as Vice President of Food Safety & Scientific Affairs and Director of Nutrition Policy & Scientific Affairs, respectively.
Buhler

Samuel Schär Takes Over as CEO of Bühler Group

As announced in April 2025, Samuel Schär today assumed his position as CEO of Bühler, effective January 1. He succeeds Stefan Scheiber, who is being proposed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in February 2026.
Packaging

Fresh team of apprentices make their mark at MM Packaging Deeside

MM Packaging Deeside has welcomed seven new apprentices to the business, underlying its…
Nestle

Nestlé announces the retirement of Sanjay Bahadur

Sanjay Bahadur, Executive Vice President and Head of Group Strategy and Business Development…
WDS

Jessica Runkel to Lead WDS in its Third Generation

Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) is about to take a significant step in its…
Bell Flavors

Bell Flavors Names Kelli Heinz as Chief Marketing Officer

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) proudly announces its new Chief Marketing Officer at its…
Dave Rodin

Wixon Welcomes New Account Manager

Wixon is pleased to announce that Dave Rodin has joined its sales team as Account Manager…
Perfetti Van Melle

Perfetti Van Melle Appoints Senior Manager

Perfetti Van Melle, a global manufacturer of confectionery and chewing gum, is pleased to announce a…
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