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Insignia International has promoted its chief sales officer, Jason Parasco, to CEO as the company seeks to capitalise on the growing popularity of Hispanic cuisine in the US market.

The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Hemant Rupani as CEO of Bangalore-based bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, effective from 8 September.

Unilever has appointed Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of Ben & Jerry's, effective immediately, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's ongoing legal confrontation with its independent board.

Maxum Foods has announced the appointment of Adrian Lochland as its first chief executive officer, effective now. This significant leadership change marks an important milestone in the company’s ongoing growth trajectory within the food and agribusiness sectors.

Karri Koskela, CEO of Wipak, has been elected chair of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), the trade association representing over 80 companies in the European flexible packaging sector.

The Hershey Company has announced the appointment of Kirk Tanner as president and chief executive officer, effective August 18 2025.

New Zealand dairy processor Synlait Milk has confirmed the resignation of its COO Paul Mallard, effective December 2025.

Danone has completed the acquisition of Kate Farms, a US provider of plant-based clinical nutrition, from Novo Holdings.

Herman Ermens, president of FrieslandCampina Ingredients, will retire on 1 October 2025 after 42 years with the company.

Refresco has announced that CEO Hans Roelofs will retire on 1 August, 2025, after 18 years leading the global beverage solutions company.

Petra Westphal, longtime leader of the Drinktec trade fair brand, will step down from her role as executive vice president at Yontex on Monday 30 June 2025.

Innocent Drinks has named Nicki Garland as its new head of UK & Ireland, with the appointment set to take effect this summer.