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…]
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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…]
Nestlé announces changes to organisation and executive board
Starting in 2025, Nestlé’s reporting will comprise five segments: Zone AMS, Zone AOA, Zone EUR, Nestlé Health Science and Nespresso The Nestlé Board of Directors has approved changes to the company’s organisation, effective January 1, 2025. As a result, Nestlé is also announcing changes to its Executive Board. Zone Latin America (LATAM) and[Read More…]
Ancient grain, modern miracle: barley for heart health
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific As we navigate the complexities of ageing, the quest for longevity and vitality has never been more paramount. Heart health plays a central role in this journey, with 63 per cent of global consumers saying that they are interested in products that can[Read More…]
Australian Vintage appoints Craig Garvin as CEO
He is a respected and well-liked leader who successfully led the change at AVG in a challenging environment The Board of Australian Vintage Limited announced the appointment of Craig Garvin as Chief Executive Officer effective Monday, 14 October 2024. “The new Board of Australian Vintage is pleased to welcome Craig[Read More…]
Constellation Brands appoints E. Yuri Hermida as EVP, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer
Hermida is a proven, global leader with a track record of driving results across diverse CPG companies in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, announced the appointment of E. Yuri Hermida as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Growth &[Read More…]
BENEO appoints Imen Ouerdiane as sales director of EMEA
Imen holds an engineering degree in Food Science and has more than 20 years of experience in the food industry BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients announced the appointment of Imen Ouerdiane as Sales Director EMEA. In her role, which came into effect on 2nd September 2024, Imen will lead[Read More…]
What fuels olympic dreams? smart sports nutrition with functional carbohydrates for sustained performance and hydration
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific The Paris Olympics may be over, but the race to push their performance for the next big challenge in Los Angeles has just begun for athletes worldwide. As viewers, we often overlook one of the most pressing concerns for organisers of summer sports[Read More…]
