ARYZTA, a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery, has appointed Kevin Toland as Chief Executive Officer. He joins ARYZTA from daa plc which operates Dublin and
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Ian Peart, currently Channel Director, On-Trade for Pernod Ricard UK, has been promoted to the position of Business Development Director, reporting directly to Laurent Pillet, Managing Director of Pernod Ricard

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé UK & Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to stand down as the CEO of the UK & Ireland market but will continue

Patricia Callan has been appointed to the role of Director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the trade association that represents brewers, distillers, brand owners and distributors in Ireland, and

AB Systems is meeting growing demand for its award-winning materials handling and process cooling services with the appointment of Milton Shelley (pictured) to the role of Sales Director. A highly

Kerry Group’s Taste and Nutrition division, a world leader in providing food and beverage solutions, has announced that it has appointed Malcom Sheil (pictured) as President and CEO of its

Snowbird foods has appointed Helen Swan to the key post of commercial director and she joins joint managing directors Albert McGovern and Philip Paul on a three person board. Well

Nestlé has appointed Andrew Shaw (pictured) as the new Country Business Manager for Ireland. Andrew Shaw assumes responsibility for Nestlé Ireland’s operations and its wide portfolio of products across the

The Ferrero Group has decided to introduce a new governance structure to strengthen its competitive position in the global chocolate and sweet packaged food market and to accelerate growth. Giovanni

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

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

Salt of the Earth has appointed David Hart as Business Unit Director. He will report to the CEO and be

Tate & Lyle, the global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, has appointed Dr

Sodiaal, France’s leading and Europe’s third-largest dairy co-operative, has appointed Jorge Boucas as chief executive, effective 1 February 2017. Jorge

The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has

Matcon, the specialist in IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) Systems, has announced that Israr Ghulam has joined the company as Finance

Damian Gammell will succeed John F Brock, who is retiring, as chief executive of Coca-Cola European Partners on28 December, 2016.

AutoCoding Systems, software specialist in packaging device automation and data integrity, has announced the appointment of Graeme Hartley (pictured) as

Bord Bia, has announced the appointment of Tara McCarthy (pictured) as Chief Executive. Ms McCarthy will succeed current Chief Executive,

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