The creation of a centre for deep tech will be a first-of-its-kind in the food and nutrition industry Nestlé announced the strengthening of its R&D expertise in biotechnology and the creation of a new centre for deep tech, to boost its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research, innovation and operations. The[Read More…]
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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…]
AMIC announces Tim Ryan as CEO
Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on behalf of members The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) announced the appointment of Tim Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Synlait Milk appoints Richard Wyeth as CEO
Richard will be well known to many in the dairy community, having previously been CEO of both Westland Milk Products and the Taupo-based dairy company Miraka Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has appointed Richard Wyeth as its new CEO. Synlait Chair George Adams commented: “Richard is a seasoned, tested, and highly[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…]
Sprout Agritech appoints Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO
Dr Sriram comes with an impressive background in the global early-stage tech industry Sprout Agritech has appointed Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO. Dr Sandhya Sriram is the former Group CEO and Co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., Singapore, the first cultivated seafood & meat company in Southeast Asia and the[Read More…]
Ardent Mills names Sheryl Wallace as new Chief Executive Officer
Ardent Mills’ appointment of a new CEO follows the retirement announcement of chief executive officer, Dan Dye, earlier this month Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that its board of directors has appointed Sheryl Wallace as its new chief executive officer, effective July 8. Sheryl, who has served on Ardent Mills’[Read More…]
Alibaba’s supermarket chain, Freshippo appoints Yan Xiaolei as CEO
Yan, who was previously the CFO, takes over after plans to take Freshippo public were put on hold last year Alibaba Group Holding’s supermarket chain, Freshippo, also known as Hema Fresh, has appointed Yan Xiaolei as its new CEO, replacing founder Hou Yi. Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu announced in a[Read More…]
Mikkeller and Carlsberg announce distribution partnership
In this partnership agreement, Carlsberg will acquire 20 per cent of Mikkeller, while Founder and CEO Mikkel Bjergsø will maintain the controlling interest and continue in his role as CEO Mikkeller and Carlsberg announced that they have entered into a distribution partnership to increase the availability of Mikkeller’s beer in[Read More…]