Parmar to oversee 20 markets in the Mars Wrigley Asia portfolio and build on industry tailwinds to drive purpose-led growth Mars Wrigley, a global leader in the treats and snacks category and a business division of US headquartered Mars Incorporated, has announced the appointment of Kalpesh Parmar as General Manager (GM) for[Read More…]
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Barry Callebaut names Vamsi Mohan Thati as President for Asia Pacific
Has extensive experience as a global corporate executive The Barry Callebaut Group, Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2023. Vamsi Mohan Thati is succeeding Jo[Read More…]
Tackling Singapore’s Food Security: Serving up Solutions for 2023
Achieving food security requires a whole-of-industry approach During the Singapore Budget 2023 announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the importance of building a more resilient Singapore. From ensuring that supermarket shelves were well-stocked during the height of the pandemic to securing ample stock of frozen chicken during the Malaysia chicken[Read More…]
Impossible Foods announced that it has hired top consumer goods industry leader Sherene Jagla as its first Chief Demand Officer
Sherene Jagla will join the food and climate company this month to bring its sales, marketing, insights, and product development teams into one integrated function under her leadership as it prepares for its next phase of growth. Jagla’s appointment follows a year of record sales for Impossible Foods. The company[Read More…]
Janelle Orozco Joins Kraft Heinz as North America Zone Chief Procurement Officer
Janelle Orozco will shape the overall vision of North America Procurement and direct its continued transformation to become a best-in-class Procurement organization. The Kraft Heinz Company (Na) announced the appointment of Janelle Orozco to the role of Chief Procurement Officer, North America. Orozco will play a critical role in Kraft[Read More…]
Kraft Heinz Appoints Diane Gherson as New Independent Board Member
The Kraft Heinz Company announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Diane Gherson as a director. “The Board is delighted to appoint Diane Gherson, former Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, to join the Kraft Heinz Board,” said Miguel Patricio, Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board of[Read More…]
Umami Meats announces collaboration with Waters Corporation for Sustainable Food Research
Umami Meats is a Singapore-based food-tech startup that is cultivating premium fish that are on the IUCN’s (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List, unsuitable for farming, and are endangered due to growing human consumption. Umami Meats announced a research collaboration with food and nutrition scientists at Waters Corporation to develop[Read More…]
International Experts Recommend Nuts and Dried Fruits as Part of a Healthy Diet
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council hosted a historic meeting of global health researchers, where diabetes was defined as a key topic for investigation The world’s leading researchers gathered for NUTS 2022 to discuss the current and future of health research on nuts and dried fruits. NUTS 2022 was[Read More…]
Kerry Group partners with Concern Worldwide to Support Kenyan Farmers
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, and Irish humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide today announced a four-year partnership that aims to improve the lives of 46,000 Kenyans by providing access to climate-smart agricultural practices. They will collaborate to improve food security, boost household income and reduce malnutrition levels[Read More…]
Yili Sheds Light on Healthy Ageing at the Growth Asia Summit 2022
Yilli Group was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the Growth Asia Summit in Singapore, where the dairy producer shared insights on the role dairy can play in healthy ageing in APAC. To extend the nutritional benefits of dairy products to more consumers, Yili’s R&D team launched China’s first[Read More…]
