The Coca-Cola Company has announced a number of senior leadership appointments to drive its ongoing transformation into a growth-oriented, consumer-centered, total beverage company. Key changes, which will be effective when
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Family-owned Bacardi Ltd, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, has announced that Mahesh Madhavan (pictured), a 20-year Bacardi veteran who is currently a member of the company’s global leadership
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new chief executive. Karen Betts (pictured) joins the SWA after a 16 year career in the Foreign& Commonwealth Office (FCO), most recently
Dave Howorth (pictured) is joining the SCALA Consulting team as an Executive Director. Dave Howarth was previously Supply Chain Director for General Mills UK, Ireland, Germany and Nordics, one of
University College Cork has named Professor Thia Hennessy as the new Head of the University’s Department of Food Business and Development. The Department, which is part of the Cork University
Rising stars of the food industry saw and tasted the future when they visited the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) as part of their graduate development
2 Sisters Food Group, the UK’s biggest poultry producer, has made two key appointments as it continues on its transformation plan. Peter Judge and Frank Robinson joined the 2 Sisters
Clive Black, one of the UK’s top Consumer Analysts, has joined the Advisory Board of Coriolis, a global provider of expertise and experience in the delivery of business transformation to
Crumb coating innovator and full service provider Crisp Sensation has announced several key appointments that signal the company’s successful growth and expansion plans for markets around the world. Kees van
Carlsberg Group has announced that Philip A. Hodges will join Carlsberg Group as EVP Supply Chain and member of the Group’s Executive Committee (ExCom) from 1 February 2017, replacing Peter
French drinks group Remy Cointreau has created a new ‘Whisky Business Unit’ following its recent acquisitions of Domaine des Hautes Glaces in France and Westland Distillery in the USA to further extended
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has announced a number of leadership changes at its Super Premium, Regional Power Brands and Global Travel Retail Divisions. The moves follow on the
Innovation was the focus of a recent seminar attended by one hundred representatives from Northern Ireland’s red meat, pork, poultry and fish sectors in Cookstown. Jointly hosted by Invest Northern
Patrick Hughes has been appointed as the new head of Seafood Scotland, the organisation set up ‘by the industry for the industry’ in 1999 to increase the value of return to
Salt of the Earth has appointed David Hart as Business Unit Director. He will report to the CEO and be responsible for global business of Mediterranean Umami, an all-natural sodium
Tate & Lyle, the global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, has appointed Dr Gerry Murphy (pictured) as a non-executive director and Chairman-designate. He
Sodiaal, France’s leading and Europe’s third-largest dairy co-operative, has appointed Jorge Boucas as chief executive, effective 1 February 2017. Jorge Boucas’ role will be to lead Sodiaal’s new strategy aimed
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has announced a number of executive team appointments for Hain Celestial
Matcon, the specialist in IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) Systems, has announced that Israr Ghulam has joined the company as Finance Director. Israr succeeds Stephen Ball who, as previously announced, was
Damian Gammell will succeed John F Brock, who is retiring, as chief executive of Coca-Cola European Partners on28 December, 2016. Coca-Cola European Partners is the result of the merger of
AutoCoding Systems, software specialist in packaging device automation and data integrity, has announced the appointment of Graeme Hartley (pictured) as Business Development Manager covering the North of England and Scotland.
Bord Bia, has announced the appointment of Tara McCarthy (pictured) as Chief Executive. Ms McCarthy will succeed current Chief Executive, Aidan Cotter, who will retire in January 2017. Ms McCarthy,
The Irish Whiskey Association has launched a landmark new mentoring programme, which will bring established global players in the Irish whiskey
Large numbers of beef farms attended the recent Teagasc National Beef Conference. The theme for the conference was putting ‘Practice
The National Farmers Union (NFU) in Britain has appointed a director to lead its newly-created Brexit Unit as the organisation
As part of its investment in comprehensive support services, SPX FLOW has released a new video that provides maintenance personnel
Luis Cantarell, Executive Vice President and Head of Zone EMENA at Nestlé, is retiring on 31 December 2016 after a
ARYZTA, the global speciality bakery and food group, has announced some significant board changes. Gary McGann is joining the board
Brakes Group, a leading supplier to the food service sector in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden, has announced the appointment
Greencore Group has appointed Eoin Tonge (pictured) as chief financial officer and as a director of the group, with effect
Head of Arla’s South East Asian business, Patrik Hansson, is to return to Sweden as the new head of Arla’s
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has appointed Paul Hyde to the position of chief financial officer. Paul Hyde is
‘Because education matters’ is the motto of Austria’s HAAS, a company which is engaged in supporting a bakery apprentice workshop
As British industry faces an unprecedented set of challenges, senior leaders in food and drink have announced the launch of
Ulf Mark Schneider (pictured) will become the new CEO of Nestlé, starting on 1 January 2017. He will replace current
Pernod Ricard UK has announced that Denis O’Flynn has decided to leave the group at the end of September. Laurent
John Hyman (pictured right) has been selected to succeed Brian Young (pictured left) as chief executive of the British Frozen
Swiss confectionery group Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that Ernst Tanner, President & CEO, has decided to focus on the
With effect from 1 January 2017, Swiss dairy group Emmi has announced a number of changes to its Group Management. Robert
ABP Food Group has announced that Paul Finnerty will retire from his role as CEO on 30th September 2016. Frank
Diageo has announced that Javier Ferrán (pictured) will be appointed to the Diageo board as a non-executive director from 22
Petrow Food Group has strengthened the foundation for its future growth plans with the appointment of two new business development
Diageo has announced some changes to its executive committee. After 27 years with the business, Nick Blazquez is to leave
University College Cork has introduced a new postgraduate qualification dedicated to the dairy industry. Dairy processing is a very significant
The Dairy Crest Innovation Centre at the Harper Adams University campus, Newport, Shropshire has been opened. The new facility was
Mondelez International has appointed Mike Taylor as managing director for its UK business. In his new role, he will be
Danone has appointed Bridgette Heller as Executive Vice President of its Early Life Nutrition business and as a member of
2 Sisters Food Group, the UK’s largest food manufacturer, has promoted Jonathan Russell to Director of Group Procurement, responsible for
A team of five young people have been appointed to act as ambassadors to inspire a new generation of young
Premier Foods has appointment Jette Andersen as Managing Director of its International Business Unit. Jette will report directly to Gavin
Unilever has proposed that Dr Marijn Dekkers, one of Europe’s leading global business figures, will succeed Michael Treschow as Chairman
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park is to invest £8 million in implementing a skills and development programme across the
The print, packaging and supply chain company’s administration assistant Nicole Degnan has enrolled on a Level 3, Print Administration Modern
Carlsberg Group has appointed Michiel J Herkemij as new Senior Vice President for the Western European region and member of
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