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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.

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

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

Lipton Teas and Infusions has announced Pierre Laubies as its new chief executive officer.

Alpla has restructured its leadership team in two regions, Western Europe and Asia-Pacific (APAC).