Blommer Chocolate to lay off more than 250 employees due to Chicago plant closure The company is closing its Chicago factory due to increased maintenance costs. Liz Parker Kuhn March 27, 2024 The company just announced that more than 250 employees will be laid off due to the closure.Read More
Kemin appoints new technical sales manager Brian Odino will work within a cross-functional staff to support U.S. customers. Jenni Spinner March 26, 2024 Brian Odino will work within a cross-functional staff to support U.S. customers.Read More
PLMA announces election results, adds new board chairperson and directors The new chairperson succeeds Doug Bausch of LNK International, Inc., who will serve as ex-officio. Liz Parker Kuhn March 25, 2024 Kristal Sevcik, VP of business development at AmeriQual Group, LLC, has been elected chairperson of the board of directors of PLMA.Read More
Ritter establishes U.S. subsidiary to drive brand growth Ritter Sport USA appoints confectionery industry veteran Ralf Hilpuesch as CEO. Liz Parker Kuhn March 25, 2024 The family-owned company has recently founded a new subsidiary in Chicago.Read More
Innophos expands technology team with hiring of senior manager The brand adds Erhan Yildiz, senior manager - food and beverage, to its team. Liz Parker Kuhn March 20, 2024 Yildiz joins Innophos from Paragon Pure, where he served as chief commercial officer leading development of “better for the planet” ingredients.Read More
BAK Food Equipment taps industry veteran Marcos Manzo as national sales director Manzo brings nearly a decade of experience in food processing automation. Liz Parker Kuhn March 19, 2024 In this role, Manzo is responsible for providing customer service to food processors of all sizes throughout the U.S. Read More
Hain Celestial Group hires new president for North America Chad Marquardt’s previous companies include Glanbia and Reckitt Benckiser Benckiser. Jenni Spinner March 19, 2024 Chad Marquardt’s previous companies include Glanbia and Reckitt Benckiser Benckiser.Read More
Baldor Specialty Foods appoints chief digital and innovation officer Satyan Parameswaran brings years of experience, including 20+ years at UPS. Jenni Spinner March 18, 2024 Satyan Parameswaran brings years of experience, including 20+ years at UPS.Read More
Chomps taps new SVP of operations New hire brings a wealth of knowledge in supply chain, operations and manufacturing, finance, and strategy to Chomps. Liz Parker Kuhn March 6, 2024 Chomps appoints Jason Dols as its senior vice president of operations.Read More
Lindt & Sprüngli announces changes in group management Current company leader will retire end of June, and his successor will start July 1. Liz Parker Kuhn March 4, 2024 Rolf Fallegger, member of the group management, is retiring and will leave the Lindt & Sprüngli Group by the end of June.Read More