Gaining UK listings
Slim Fruits, the healthier sweet, are due to hit even more UK shelves as Petty Wood becomes the new UK distributor for Ferndale Confectionary. Petty Wood has worked with world famous brands such as Weight Watchers, Werther’s Originals and Lavazza. Slim Fruit’s Luscious Peach Melba and Rhubarb & Strawberry pastilles have gained excellent growth following […]
Strategy to expand
Artisan British chocolate brand Choc on Choc has appointed Julian Clarke as sales director in a move that is central to the company’s strategy to expand market share in the UK. Clarke has worked in the confectionery industry for almost a decade, with four and a half and five years at House of Dorchester and […]
Dairy Milk bar gets a royal touch
This May, Kraft Foods will mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee with the launch of a limited edition 400g Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar in a special heritage pack. The limited edition packaging features cues to the Cadbury Dairy Milk brand’s heritage and includes elements of the pack design that was in-market when […]
Spar appoints Vicki Reay as commercial director
Spar UK has appointed Vicki Reay in the newly created role of commercial director at the central office in Harrow.
Mrs Crimble’s appoints new sales director
Mrs Crimble’s, the British bakery brand, has appointed a new sales director as part of a strategic plan to manage the company’s growth.
New general manager at Nestlé International Travel Retail
Antonio Carstulovich will succeed Corrado Castrovillari as general manager of Nestlé International Travel Retail.
Emerging importance
Nestlé has caused a lot of speculation with the appointment of Wal-mart executive Wan Ling Martello as chief financial officer as a successor to Jim Singh. She is currently Walmart’s executive vice president of global e-commerce and emerging markets and has been involved in the food manufacturing sector before at Kraft Foods and Borden Foods. […]
Nestlé appoints Wal-mart executive Martello
Nestlé has named Wal-mart executive Wan Ling Martello as chief financial officer (CFO) to succeed Jim Singh.
Wal-Mart names Brit David Cheesewright as head of UK, Canada and Africa
Wal-Mart has announced the appointment of David Cheesewright as chief executive officer of a new regional management team incorporating the UK, Canada and Africa.
New European sales director at General Mills
Andy Foweather has been promoted to European sales director at General Mills from the role of sales director for General Mills UK & Ireland. He will be responsible for developing sales capability across General Mills’ European brands, which includes Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley and Jus-Rol. He will be replaced at General Mills UK by Neil Barker.
New COO for Koelnmesse
The Supervisory Board of Koelnmesse has appointed Katharina Hamma as new chief operating officer of Koelnmesse, the home of a wide range of trade shows, including ISM and Anuga.
Premier Foods appoints Kraft’s Michael Clarke as CEO
Premier Foods, the UK’s largest food producer, has announced the appointment of Mike Clarke, currently president of Kraft Foods Europe, as its new CEO with effect from 1 September 2011.
Palmer and Harvey appoints new sales and commercial director
Palmer and Harvey, the UK’s largest delivered wholesaler, has announced Martyn Ward’s appointment as sales and commercial director, who will start at the beginning of July.
Storck appoints Petty Wood as distribution partner
Werther’s Original, Toffifee, Riesen and Bendicks owner Storck UK has announced Petty Wood as a new distribution partner in the UK. The agreement will cover the independent, food service and hamper trade channels.