Washington — Martin Short resigned as president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) on Friday, August 5, effective immediately. He was appointed to the role in September 2021. Short noted he is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Chris Vincent, the…
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Trask, Cameron Join CandyRific In Sales Roles
Louisville, KY — CandyRific, LLC has named Matt Cameron, national accounts sales director, and Kim Trask, western region sales director. Cameron joins CandyRific with more than 20 years of experience in selling, buying, and managing CPG and confection products, based…
van Dam Steps Down At Marich, Spelt Named CEO
Hollister, CA — After 38 years at Marich Confectionery Co., 26 as CEO, Brad van Dam is stepping down. As part of the leadership transition, Leonard Spelt has been named to take on the CEO position. Spelt has served on…
Ferrero Names Cotton President, CBO Of North American Business Replacing Siwak
Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero Group is appointing Alanna Cotton president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America, responsible for the company’s holdings in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, effective September 1. She is replacing Todd Siwak, who is stepping down from the…
Mars Wrigley Appoints Bengi Chief Growth Officer
Chicago — Mars Wrigley is appointing Gülen Bengi global chief growth officer, starting on October 3. Bengi succeeds Cathryn Sleight who, following a successful 30+ year global marketing career, has decided to take a step back from full-time work to…
Former Spangler Candy Sales Director Lloyd Bryant Passes At 76
Edgerton, OH — Lloyd R. Bryant of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away July 15 at the age of 76. He was born June 27, 1946, in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated from California State University in Northridge, California. Bryant honorably served…
Vasos To Transition From Dollar General CEO To Advisory Role, Owen Named Successor
Goodlettsville, TN — Effective November 1, Todd Vasos is retiring from his position as chief executive officer (CEO) of Dollar General Corp. Additionally, the company’s board of directors has approved the promotion of Jeffery Owen, its chief operating officer since…
Tim Tebow Named CMO At NuSkool Snacks
Austin, TX — Tim Tebow, two-time NCAA National Champion, author and media personality, has been named CMO at NuSkool Snacks. He also now has equity in the company. NuSkool Snacks was founded by certified personal trainer, health advocate and nutritionist…
Leminen Named Smarties Social Media Director
Union, NJ — Smarties Candy Co. has appointed Kirsi Leminen as its new social media director. Kirsi has spent her career in the CPG industry, having worked at Chloé and, later, at Cirque Colors where she served as assistant creative…
Bell Flavors & Fragrances Adds 5 To Key Roles
Northbrook, IL — In support of strategic growth efforts, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is hiring five individuals, including in newly created positions at company headquarters. Kathleen Hoppie joins the company as senior quality systems manager responsible for the development, implementation…
Mars CEO Reid To Retire, Weihrauch Named As Successor
Mclean, VA — After eight years of what the company calls “unprecedented” growth, Mars, Inc. CEO Grant F. Reid is stepping down. Poul Weihrauch, global president at Mars Petcare, will succeed as CEO, effective from the end of September. Reid…
Peter Blommer To Transition To Vice-Chair; Company To Begin Search For New CEO
Chicago — Peter Blommer will be stepping down from his role as CEO of Blommer Chocolate Co. and assuming the role of vice-chairman as part of a planned transition, the company reports. As vice-chairman, Blommer will continue to support strategy…
Bell Flavors & Fragrances Fills 13 Key Leadership Positions At Illinois, New York Locations
Northbrook, IL — Bell Flavors & Fragrances has promoted several staff members to strategic roles at company’s headquarters in Northbrook, IL, and Middletown, NY. The company says the appointments strengthen its global strategy across key segments such as manufacturing, quality control,…
