Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that group CEO Adalbert Lechner will leave the company, with former CEO Dieter Weisskopf taking over on an interim basis, effective immediately.
Nestlé pledges another US$1 billion to expand and modernize Mexican manufacturing. The commitment brings planned investment for 2025–2030 to US$2 billion. Domestic sourcing and coffee farming initiatives support its growth strategy.
Canada is investing C$50 million to accelerate AI and automation adoption in food processing. CFIN expects to support more than 200 SMEs and attract further investment. Recent projects span canola protein development, chocolate production sensors, and AI tools.
Global snacking company Pladis has appointed former Kerry Group executive Frankgerald Stepp as chief supply chain officer, as it looks to build on a multi-year transformation of its global manufacturing and supply chain network.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Gerber Products Company and Nestlé USA, its parent company, alleging that consumers were misled about the safety and testing of Gerber baby food products that contained potentially dangerous levels of heavy metals.
