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 New York — Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Bazooka Cos. Inc. is promoting Rebecca Silberfarb to the role of vice-president of brand marketing Americas and Elizabeth Mangold becomes vice-president of ecommerce and innovation.  “I could not be more…

Durango, CO — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. has appointed Robert J. Sarlls as its next CEO, effective May 9, 2022. Sarlls joins Rocky Mountain Chocolate from Wyandot, Inc. where he served as President and CEO for six years. He…

Washington — Kathy Corcoran, Lois Anthony and Emily Edmondson will each be honored for their contributions to the confectionery industry during the NCA’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo, May 23 to 26, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 2022 Golden…

Hershey, PA — Following 38 years with the company, Dave Onorato will retire from The Hershey Co. later this year. Onorato has focused much of his time at Hershey on small format stores, being named national director of convenience store…

Pennsauken, NJ — Michael A. Pollner has joined J&J Snack Foods Corp. as senior vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary. He succeeds Marjorie Roshkoff, who resigned from the general counsel and corporate secretary roles as of March 31. Roshkoff will…

Bonn, Germany — Sandra Uwera has been appointed global CEO of Fairtrade International.  Previously, Uwera has served as CEO of COMESA Business Council (CBC), a business member organization in Africa, and has led projects and programs on sustainable solutions for small…

Park Ridge, NJ — PIM Brands Inc. has appointed Ramiro Fernández, CFO, Susan Miller, chief human resources officer and Jagannathan Ramachandran, vice-president, manufacturing. Fernández joins the company from Herr Foods, Inc. where he was CFO. During his 30-year career he has served…

Chicago — Carolin Fesenberg has been named director of cocoa sustainability at Blommer Chocolate Co. She has more than 10 years of experience in cocoa sustainability, spending much of her career at Blommer. During her time with the company, she…

Washington — Born into the business, John Brooks, Jr. is a third-generation candymaker who was named president of Adams & Brooks in June 2021. He learned the business working in every department in the company and says there are no short cuts. He was recently appointed to the NCA Board of Trustees, his second time on the board, and is a member of the NCSA’s Manufacturer’s Council.

Arlington, VA — SNAC International has elected new officers and directors. “SNAC and the entire snacking sector will benefit greatly from the leadership these talented individuals provide,” says Elizabeth Avery, outgoing association president and CEO.  “They will work hand in…

Indianapolis, IN — Endangered Species Chocolate, LLC has named Whitney Bembenick chief revenue officer. This move comes as the organization pursues an aggressive strategic growth plan.   “Whitney’s breadth and depth of experience spans our business, from product innovation to brand…

Aventura, FL — NCA named Mike Grodecki, CEO of The Murnane Companies, as its 2022 Advocate of the Year, which recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond in ensuring the confectionery industry has a seat at the table…

Colchester, VT — Vermont Nut Free Chocolates has appointed Ryan Emmons director of sales, based out of the company’s Vermont headquarters.   “Ryan is an excellent fit to join our team as we continue the work of expanding our retail…