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Dan Kazmierczak joins JB Cocoa as technical sales director

Kazmierczak previously served Blommer, Barry Callebaut, Nestlé

March 21, 2019

Dan Kazmierczak has joined JB Cocoa as technical sales director for its line of quality cocoa products, including a full spectrum of cocoa powders, Taste of Origin cocoa liquor and cocoa butter.

NCA names new board chairman, adds new members

Board also names 2019-2020 vice chairman, treasurer

Crystal Lindell

March 13, 2019

Kirk Vashaw, president of Spangler Candy Co., has been named as chairman of the National Confectioners Association's 2019-2020 board.

tna names sales exec Jonathan Rankin as ceo

Rankin originally served tna from 1993 to 2003.

March 5, 2019

Rankin will lead tna’s day-to-day operations while focusing on the implementation of new processes that will take tna’s operational efficiencies and growth to the next level.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promotes five team members

Promoted employees serve company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

March 4, 2019

Bell Flavors & Fragrances has promoted several team members at the company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

pladis appoints CPG veteran as global ceo

A.Salman Amin succeeds Cem Karakas, who stepped down in September 2018.

January 21, 2019

pladis, one of the world’s leading snacking companies, has appointed A. Salman Amin as global ceo, effective in February.

Bühler North America names Andy Sharpe new president, ceo

Sharpe succeeds René Steiner, who will retire after 50 years with the company.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 27, 2018

Andy Sharpe will take the company’s helm Jan. 1. He succeeds René Steiner, who will retire after a 50-year career at Bühler.

Puratos Group names new markets director, U.S. general manager

Group hope appointments will increase growth in North America.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 2, 2018

Puratos has made two new appointments to its North American Management Team that will strengthen the company’s strategic developments and reinforce its interaction with customers.

Alter Eco names Mike Forbes CEO as co-founders launch foundation

Company also names Eric Lallart as v.p. of operations, Robin Ynes as v.p. of finance.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 29, 2018

Alter Eco, a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed snack company, has named Mike Forbes as chief executive officer.

Ferrero pledges to double its Fairtrade commitment in cocoa.

Ferrero names Sysco exec Gerald Kunde as North American head of institutional affairs

Martino Caretto retires after 41 years with Ferrero.

October 17, 2018

In this role, Kunde will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government and public affairs engagement strategy for Ferrero in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

GODIVA names former Hard Rock exec John Galloway as chief marketing and innovation officer

Galloway brings 30 years of marketing and leadership experience to chocolate brand.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 12, 2018

GODIVA Chocolatier has appointed John Galloway as its chief marketing and innovation officer, effective Oct. 22. Galloway will be responsible for leading the brand’s global marketing and innovation team and joins the business’ Global Executive Committee.