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Nestlé is under increasing pressure from investors following the abrupt dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe, marking the second executive departure in just over a year.

Phatak, who has been serving as the acting CFO since February 2025, officially steps into the role effective immediately and will also join the Unilever leadership executive.

SVZ International, a supplier of premium fruit and vegetable ingredients, has announced the appointment of Johan Cerstiaens as its new managing director, effective immediately.

Bühler has appointed Mike Häfeli as CEO of its Grains & Food business, effective from 1 January 2026.

Wisdom Natural Brands, owner of the SweetLeaf stevia brand and other natural sugar alternatives, has appointed long-time company consultant Aaron Henderson to the role of CEO.

IFT, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing food science, has announced the appointment of Dr Margaret Poole as its 86th president.

GoodMills Innovation, a player in the grain processing sector, has appointed Stefan Laackmann as managing director and spokesperson for the management board.

Nestlé has announced the immediate dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe following an internal investigation into a breach of the company’s code of conduct related to a personal relationship with a subordinate.

Marc Busain, president of the Americas for Heineken, will step down effective 1 October 2025, to assume the role of chief executive officer at Lipton Teas and Infusions.

DSM-Firmenich has announced significant changes to its executive committee, effective today (Monday 1 September 2025).

818 Tequila has launched its new product line, 818 Minis, alongside a strategic investment from Grupo Solave, one of Mexico’s largest family-owned agave producers.

UK soft drinks brand Hip Pop has named Matt Bowler-Jones as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Graham Beales after two years in the role.