Gustavo Valle has joined Mondelez International, Inc. as regional president, Latin America. Mr. Valle previously held the title of executive vice-president of the global dairy and plant-based division of Danone S.A.
Mr. Valle brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Mondelez. He began his career with Danone in 1996 in Argentina as vice-president of finance. He later was named chief executive officer of Danone Waters in Argentina in 2002 and c.e.o. of Danone Brazil in 2002.
By Sam Sosland
Source: Food Business News
Cécile Béliot has assumed the role of Bel Group chief executive officer, following the decision to separate the roles of chairman and CEO. The separation of the functions will enable Bel Group to develop in three areas of healthy snacking. Meanwhile, the company’s former CEO, Antoine Fiévet, has had his mandate renewed as chairman of the board.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf was grilled by lawmakers during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, where he was slammed over the agency’s handling of the escalating infant formula shortage.
Sweegen is ramping up its efforts to reduce sugar across F&B applications while simultaneously tapping into the benefits of using antioxidants and bitter blocking technology. Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, Casey McCormick, vice president of global innovation at Sweegen, says product developers can find a broad range of solutions in Sweegen’s nature-based sweetener systems as brands elevate better-for-you foods.
