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Nestlé has appointed Ben Duncan as managing director for its food business in the UK and Ireland, effective 13 April.

Nomad Foods is expanding its senior leadership structure with a series of executive appointments in Europe.

Novella Innovative Technology has appointed nutraceutical industry veteran Antonio Martinez Descalzo as chief executive officer.

Heineken has appointed Romain Apert as its new chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) and member of the executive team, effective 15 May 2026.

Conagra Brands has named John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, expanding the board to 12 members.

The new appointment comes as the foodtech firm looks to scale production of its plant-based fat system in Europe and compete directly with butter on cost.

Beneo has appointed Uwe Boltersdorf as its new chief operating officer, effective 1 February 2026.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc has appointed seasoned consumer goods executive Jan Craps as executive chair and named James Gray as chief financial officer.

KDP has appointed two new independent directors as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.