Dayton, OH — Helen Edith Ross, mother of Galerie Candy & Gifts owner Rick Ross, passed away on March 13 at the age of 87. Ross ran the Gifts & Games gift shop in North Dayton while managing her husband’s…
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Vamsi Mohan Thati Appointed Barry Callebaut President Asia Pacific
Singapore — The Barry Callebaut Group board of directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective April 1. Succeeding Jo Thys, who was appointed COO as of January 1, Mohan Thati was President of…
Jenkins, Montgomery Honored With Candy Dish Awards
Aventura, FL — During an awards ceremony last evening at the association’s 2023 State of the Industry Conference, Kevin Jenkins and Sharon Montgomery were honored with the NCA’s Golden and Silver Candy Dish Awards. Jenkins, president of Kahler-Senders Group, Inc.,…
Audra Vogler Recognized With 2023 Woman Of Influence Award
Aventura, FL — Upon receiving the 2023 NCA Women’s Leadership Group (WLG) Woman of Influence award, Audra Vogler, CEO of brokerage Hoffmann Vogler, said that she was “deeply honored.” In presenting Vogler with the award last night during a ceremony…
Ross Born Receives NCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Aventura, FL — Ross Born, who served as chief executive officer of Just Born, Inc. before his recent retirement, was recognized with NCA’s Lifetime Achievement Award at during a ceremony last evening at the association’s 2023 State of the Industry…
Mars’ Vincent Receives NCA Distinguished Service Award
Aventura, FL — Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley North America, was recognized with NCA’s Distinguished Service Award last evening during the association’s 2023 State of the Industry Conference. The award honors individuals who have worked to make a positive…
Mars Appoints Moreira EID Lead For North America
McLean, VA — Flavia Moreira has been named Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Director for North America for Mars Inc. In the role, she will lead EID across all Mars North American businesses, responsible for developing a cross-segment shared vision, a…
Hoffmann Vogler’s Audra Vogler Named 2023 Woman Of Influence
Washington — Audra Vogler, CEO of brokerage Hoffmann Vogler, is the recipient of the 2023 Woman of Influence Award, recognizing a female in the confectionery industry who has demonstrated superior leadership and industry mentorship and has a proven record of…
Thomas Takes On Vice-President Of Marketing Role At Country Archer
San Bernardino, CA — Beef jerky manufacturer Country Archer Provisions has appointed Andrew Thomas to the role of vice-president of marketing. Thomas has more than 15 years of experience in the CPG food industry working with both both start-ups and…
Schubert Packaging Automation Appoints Dominik Streicher COO
Mississauga, ON — Schubert North America LLC has appointed Dominik Streicher as COO for its Canadian entity, Schubert Packaging Automation, Inc., in Mississauga, Ontario. Streicher is joining Schubert Packaging Automation from Gerhard Schubert GmbH, the headquarters of the Schubert group,…
Just Born President & COO Yale To Retire
Bethlehem, PA — David Yale, president and COO of Just Born, Inc., will retire effective March 31. David began working for Just Born in 2011 and the company notes his accomplishments include working with associates and stakeholders to help transform…
Ingredients PLUS Appoints Doug Wagner As New CEO
Lakeville, NY — Ingredients PLUS has appointed Doug Wagner as the company’s president and chief executive officer. Before joining ingredients PLUS, Wagner was president and CEO of International Imaging Materials Inc., an innovator and global manufacturer and distributor of imaging…
Industry Legend Steve Forster Passes
Cleveland — Candy & Snack TODAY Founding Executive Editor Steve Forster passed away this week while diving in Cozumel. Forster spent nearly 30 years covering the confectionery industry with a unique passion, immersing himself and forming strong opinions and lifelong…
