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Hershey CEO J.P. Bilbrey to leave post

14-Oct-2016 By Oliver Nieburg

The Hershey Company has announced John P. Bilbrey will retire from his role as CEO and president, but he will continue as non-executive chairman of the Board.

World Cocoa Foundation president Bill Guyton resigns

14-Oct-2015 By Oliver Nieburg

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the resignation of its president Bill Guyton.

Hershey CEO Bilbrey succeeds Nevels as company chairman

02-Apr-2015 By Oliver Nieburg

Hershey has appointed its CEO John P. Bilbrey as chairman to succeed incumbent James E. Nevels.

Tootsie Roll stalwart Melvin J. Gordon dies

22-Jan-2015 By Oliver Nieburg

Tootsie Roll Industries’ long-standing CEO and chairman of its Board of Directors Melvin J.Gordon has died aged 95.

Beverage market to return to 2008 levels in two years - Krones

15-Nov-2010 By Jane Byrne

Leading beverage filling and packaging technology company Krones reported a number of drink makers signing on the dotted line at German trade show Brau Beviale last week, and we caught up with executive chairman of the board, Volker Kroneseder, to get...