Chang Smith, currently Glanbia’s chief digital and transformation officer, will become CFO designate with immediate effect. She will formerly take over as CFO and join the company’s board as an executive director on 31 March 2027.
Lallemand repositions Solyve as a dedicated F&B enzyme business, unifying its technical and customer-support capabilities. The move follows Lallemand’s acquisition-led expansion and wider industry investment in enzyme production and supply resilience. Enzyme innovations are targeting higher yields, longer shelf life, contaminant reduction, and improved beverage processing.
Barry Callebaut and Arla have launched a three-year partnership to reduce emissions linked to UK-sourced skimmed milk powder. Arla will provide annual farm-level carbon data and financially reward farmers adopting emissions-reduction practices. The initiative supports Barry Callebaut’s Scope 3 targets as both companies navigate challenging dairy and chocolate markets.
Hulays most recently served as senior vice president of finance and brings almost 30 years of financial leadership experience across Hershey and Procter & Gamble (P&G). He joined Hershey in 2012 as vice president of finance for Canada and has since held a range of senior finance roles.
Finland’s ingredient sector competes through scientific expertise, collaboration, traceability, and specialized functionality rather than agricultural volume. Valio and Raisio are developing higher-value dairy and oat solutions, respectively, targeting recovery, protein quality, metabolic health, and fiber functionality.
