Thamm, the former Regional Director of Continental Europe at Compass, the world’s largest catering company Circus SE, a leading AI and robotics company specialising in autonomous kitchen systems, announced the appointment of Jürgen Thamm to its Advisory Board. Thamm, the former Regional Director of Continental Europe at Compass, the world’s[Read More…]
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Coca‑Cola Company names Henrique Braun Executive Vice President and COO
Braun will be responsible for all of the company’s operating units worldwide The Coca-Cola Company announced Henrique Braun has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. In this expanded role, Braun will be responsible for all of the company’s operating units worldwide. He will[Read More…]
From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific If you’re not part of the plant-based protein movement yet, you may soon be in the minority. It is predicted that by 2027, plant proteins will constitute 75 per cent of the alternative protein ingredient demand[1]. Products using these proteins are expected to[Read More…]
Nestlé USA names Martin Thompson as CEO and US Market Head
Thompson joined Nestlé as a part of the company’s acquisition of the Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice products business in 2018 Nestlé USA announced the appointment of Martin Thompson as Chief Executive Officer and U.S. Market Head, effective January 1, 2025. Thompson will report to Steve Presley, Nestlé CEO of Zone Americas, and will join[Read More…]
Navigating the regulatory wave: How CDSCO’s oversight could transform India’s nutraceutical landscape
Herbochem’s vision for quality, innovation, and compliance amid stricter regulations The Indian nutraceutical sector stands on the brink of transformative change as it prepares for the potential regulatory oversight of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). With implications for product development, consumer trust, and global competitiveness, this move could[Read More…]
IFPA ANZ appoints Belinda Wilson as Managing Director
Wilson has a diverse background with extensive experience across various industries, including the legal profession, membership associations, Australia’s seafood sector The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has appointed Belinda Wilson as its new Managing Director, effective January 6, 2025, following the recent resignation of Ben[Read More…]
Duncan Makeig elected new Foodbank Australia chair
Makeig brings a wealth of experience in legal and corporate governance from his 30-year management career working across various senior leadership positions in Australia and the United States Duncan Makeig, the former Managing Director of Lion Asia Dairy, has been elected unopposed as the Chair of the Board for Foodbank[Read More…]
Mondelēz International appoints Toby Smith as president for Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Toby will now oversee 2,300 employees, eight manufacturing plants and a business that sources from over 700 local Australian suppliers Mondelēz International, custodians of iconic and well-loved brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo and The Natural Confectionery Company, announced the appointment of Toby Smith as President of Japan, Australia and[Read More…]
Barley’s benefits in 3 minutes: why food manufacturers are turning to technical good of beta-glucans
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Here’s a sobering truth – coronary heart disease (CHD) may be the leading cause of death worldwide, yet a 2023 survey by the American Heart Association noted more than half (51 per cent) of respondents did not know that heart disease is the[Read More…]
MycoTechnology appoints Rob Case as chairman of board
Rob has supported MycoTechnology through many stages of growth as it became a prominent food technology innovator MycoTechnology, Inc. has announced Rob Case, a member of the MycoTechnology Board of Directors, as its new Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Co-Founder and former Chairman, Alan Hahn, who will continue to[Read More…]
