Scott brings a wealth of experience to this position, having joined Nestlé in 1997 Nestlé announced the appointment of Scott Coles as the new Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland, effective 1 May 2025. Scott takes over from Mark Davies, who is retiring after an impressive 34-year tenure[Read More…]
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Weighing On My Mind: Why Real Nutrition Matters More Then the Number on the Scale
Goh Peen Ern, Senior Manager Nutrition Communication, Asia Pacific, BENEO-Institute Across the globe, unhealthy diets are contributing to a growing public health crisis. Many countries are grappling with the rising prevalence of nutrition-related challenges, particularly the increasing rates of overweight and obesity. These trends are not only straining healthcare systems[Read More…]
Behind the Bottle: How Wine Australia winning back global markets
Paul Turale, General Manager of Marketing at Wine Australia Following removing Chinese import tariffs in early 2024, Australian wine has seen a significant resurgence in key international markets, especially in the premium segment. Paul provides detailed insights into the factors driving this growth, including Wine Australia’s efforts to diversify its[Read More…]
Nestlé appoints Jeff Hamilton as CEO Zone Americas
Jeff Hamilton was previously President and CEO of Nestlé Canada, President of Nestlé’s Foods Division in the U.S., and Vice President of Marketing at Nestlé Purina Asia, Oceania and Africa Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Hamilton, currently Business Head of Purina PetCare Zone Europe, as Chief Executive Officer Zone Americas (AMS)[Read More…]
Turning waste into opportunity inside Egypt’s groundbreaking beverage carton recycling collaboration
Nicola Wagstyl, the Regional Sustainability Expert for India, the Middle East, and Africa at SIG In a groundbreaking initiative for sustainability in Egypt, SIG, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen have teamed up to create the country’s first comprehensive recycling system for used beverage cartons. This collaboration is driven by[Read More…]
Future of healthy ageing: Insights from Sirio Institute for Anti-Ageing
SIA aims to set new standards for innovation, transparency, and efficacy in the nutraceutical industry As the global population ages, the demand for effective and scientifically validated solutions to support healthy ageing has never been greater. In response to this need, SIRIO Pharma has established the Sirio Institute for Anti-Ageing[Read More…]
Carma HoldCo names Mike Tyson as new CEO
Tyson’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on brand authenticity, creativity, and meaningful consumer experiences Carma HoldCo Inc., the parent company behind rapidly growing iconic lifestyle brands, TYSON 2.0, Ric Flair Drip, Wooooo! Energy, and Evol by Future, announced the appointment of Mike Tyson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective[Read More…]
HEINEKEN appoints Guillaume Duverdier Regional President Africa and Middle East
Guillaume, currently Managing Director of HEINEKEN México, will succeed Roland Pirmez Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announces that it has appointed Guillaume Duverdier as Regional President for Africa Middle East (AME) and member of the HEINEKEN Executive Team, as of 1 July 2025. Guillaume, currently Managing Director of HEINEKEN México, will succeed[Read More…]
Defining PFAS-free what certification really means
Sam Cole, Director of Food Contact Evaluation at NSF As global awareness of the health and environmental impacts of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) continues to rise, industries are facing increasing pressure to eliminate these “forever chemicals” from their products. The NSF Certification Guideline 537 is a groundbreaking standard designed[Read More…]
Nestlé appoints Stefano Bolognese as MD for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK
In his new role, Stefano will join the Nestlé UK & Ireland leadership team and oversee the Waters & Premium Beverages business in the UK Nestlé announced the appointment of Stefano Bolognese as the new Managing Director for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, effective 1 April 2025. He succeeds[Read More…]
