Elopak: Thomas Körmendi resigns as CEO
Elopak Board of Directors announces that CEO, Thomas Körmendi has decided to step down from his position due to personal reasons driven by his planned relocation to Denmark.
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Elopak Board of Directors announces that CEO, Thomas Körmendi has decided to step down from his position due to personal reasons driven by his planned relocation to Denmark.
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>> read moreIn an early decision, the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has unanimously appointed Stefan Klebert (60) as Chairman of the Executive Board …
>> read moreThe leading global trade fair Anuga broke all previous records with its 2025 edition: Over 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries exhibited in Cologne from 4 to 8 October – more than ever before. More than 145,000 trade visitors from over 190 nations took advantage of the opportunity to discover …
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>> read morePremium fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier SVZ announced the appointment of Johan Cerstiaens as its new Managing Director, effective immediately. He succeeds Pieter Spanjers, who is stepping down after five years of dedicated service.
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>> read moreWelch’s, an iconic leader in the fruit-based food and beverage industry, announced the appointment of Cees Talma as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Talma succeeds Trevor Bynum, whose leadership …
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>> read moreThe Prognosfruit Conference is Europe’s leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, gathering growers from across Europe and beyond. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers, France, from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025, …
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>> read morePrinova Europe will showcase its functional nutrition capabilities in great-tasting, ready-to-mix beverage concepts targeting consumer trends at Vitafoods Europe …
>> read moreMacfrut continues on its growth path. The 42nd edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain held at the Rimini Expo Centre from 6 to 8 May, welcomed over 61,000 visitors, marking a 10 % increase compared to 2024.
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>> read moreSymrise sets out to make a strong impact at Vitafoods Europe 2025 in Barcelona from May 20–22. At booth 4D55, visitors can explore cutting-edge health solutions …
>> read moreGlobal packaging company Elopak opened its first ever U.S. carton converting plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state-of-the-art factory costs USD 100 million and will produce …
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