Cordula Brockmeyer joins the B+S management team and assumes responsibility for operational business. Clemens von Ketteler, a member of the management team since 2023, takes on the role of management spokesperson and will focus on strategic corporate development and sales in future. Christian Voß, a ...
Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich, has announced the appointment of Alvaro Alonso as President Western Europe, effective November 1, 2025. Alonso joins Barry Callebaut from global consumer goods leader Beiersdorf. In his new role, he will oversee Barry Callebaut’s Western Europe business, reporting directly to CEO ...
The Bühler Group has appointed Mike Häfeli as the new CEO of its Grains & Food business unit. After 10 years in a leadership role, J. Wick will step down as CEO Grains & Food at the end of 2025 to take on a new ...
GHM Gesellschaft für Hand-werksmessen mbH announces a change in management at its iba trade fair. Florian Gmeinwieser is taking over as head of the world's leading trade fair for bakery, confectionery and snacks. In his position, he will be responsible for the future and development. ...
The Food Chemistry Institute celebrates its 75th anniversary
Exactly 75 years after its founding in its current form, the LCI's anniversary was celebrated with a scientific colloquium at the Chocolate Museum in Cologne on 1st October 2025. In their welcoming speeches, Chairman Bastian Fassin and representatives of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the ...
Bühler wins at the China-Switzerland Business Awards
On 27 August 2025, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, Bühler was honoured with three awards at the China-Switzerland Business Awards in Beijing. The company received the Innovation Pioneer Award (winner) for its Carat 920 megacasting die-casting solution, the ...
With the rising consumption of confectionery and snacks, Asia, the Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa (APMEA) are becoming the fastest-growing markets in the world. By the end of 2025, sales of confectionery and snacks in these markets are expected to reach nearly $389.8 billion, ...
Capol acquires Blue Pacific Flavors
Blue Pacific Flavors, a pioneer in natural and organic flavour systems, is entering a new phase of global corporate development and flavour innovation with its acquisition by Capol, a Freudenberg Group company. The transaction, effective 1 September 2025, combines leading expertise in beverages, confectionery and ...
AI software provider OMMM has successfully completed a seed financing round worth around €3.6 million. Founded in 2019, the company develops AI-based planning solutions for the process industry and now aims to further expand its strong position in the food industry. The three operational founders ...
European Candy Kettle Club celebrates award winner 2025 at a glamorous gala in Istanbul
Erdogan Çoban, CEO of the family-owned company Sölen, received the prestigious European Candy Kettle Award at a glamorous gala at Çıragan Palace in Istanbul. The award is presented annually by the European Candy Kettle Club (ECKC). The club has existed since 1973 and always unites ...
Awarding of the Joseph König commemorative coin
The award, which is presented only every two years by the German Chemical Society, went to two scientists: Dr Konrad Grob (see p. 48 f.) and Prof. Dr Reinhard Matissek. For personal reasons, Matissek was unable to receive his award in Halle (Saale) this took place ...
