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Nestle names Pablo Isla to become next chairman

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Russell Redman

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Nestle SA has named vice chairman Pablo Isla to succeed board chairman Paul Bulcke next year. The global food and beverage giant announced June 18 that Bulcke, who has served as chairman of Nestle’s board of directors for nine years, has decided not to stand for re-election at the company’s annual general meeting on April 16, 2026.
Nestle taps Pablo Isla as next chairman

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Nestle SA has named vice chairman Pablo Isla to succeed board chairman Paul Bulcke next year. The global food and beverage giant announced June 18 that Bulcke, who has served as chairman of Nestle’s board of directors for nine years, has decided not to stand for re-election at the company’s annual general meeting on April 16, 2026.
General Mills to phase out certified colors from all US foods

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

MINNEAPOLIS — As the federal government steps up scrutiny of food ingredients, another big food company has made a commitment to remove artificial colors from its products. General Mills Inc. plans to phase out certified colors from all of its US cereals and foods served in K-12 schools by the summer of 2026. In announcing the move on June 17, the company said it also aims to remove certified colors from its entire US retail product portfolio by the end of 2027.
Yum! Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO

1 week ago | meatpoultry.com | Russell Redman

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Yum! Brands Inc. has promoted Chris Turner, chief financial and franchise officer, to chief executive officer, succeeding David Gibbs, who is retiring after 37 years with the global fast-food restaurant chain. Plans call for Turner to take the CEO reins on Oct. 1. Louisville-based Yum! Brands said Gibbs, who has been CEO since January 2020, will continue as CEO through Sept. 30 and then shift to an adviser role until the end of 2026 to assist in the leadership transition.
General Mills to remove certified colors from all US foods

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Russell Redman

MINNEAPOLIS — As the federal government steps up scrutiny of food ingredients, another big food company has made a commitment to remove artificial colors from its products. General Mills Inc. plans to phase out certified colors from all of its US cereals and foods served in K-12 schools by the summer of 2026. In announcing the move on June 17, the company said it also aims to remove certified colors from its entire US retail product portfolio by the end of 2027.
Yum! Brands taps CFO Chris Turner as CEO

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has promoted Chris Turner, chief financial and franchise officer, to chief executive officer, succeeding David Gibbs, who is retiring after 37 years with the global fast-food restaurant company. Plans call for Turner to take the CEO reins on Oct. 1. Louisville-based Yum! Brands said Gibbs, who has been CEO since January 2020, will continue as CEO through Sept. 30 and then shift to an adviser role until the end of 2026 to assist in the leadership transition.
Cuts to SNAP won’t spare big food companies

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

CHICAGO — Major food companies have significant exposure to planned cutbacks in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to consumer data research firm Numerator. SNAP is among a swath of federal benefits targeted for spending cuts in President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful” budget bill passed by the House.
USDA approves SNAP waivers for more states

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for Arkansas, Idaho and Utah to exclude certain foods and beverages deemed unhealthy from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. For each state, the waiver amends the statutory definition of food eligible for purchase under SNAP and expands the list of products excluded from the federal hunger-assistance program.
Ultra-processed grains called out in MAHA report

2 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Russell Redman

WASHINGTON — Though grain-based foods remain an anchor of US nutrition, the White House’s Make America Healthy Again Commission report singles out ultra-processed grains as among the foods contributing to chronic disease in American children. The report, released May 22, stems from a February executive order by President Donald Trump that created the MAHA Commission, a group of top administration officials charged with addressing what Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Artisan Bakery launches with baked snack, dessert assets

2 weeks ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

CHICAGO — Private equity firm HC Private Investments has launched Artisan Bakery, described as a new bakery “platform” offering a range of baked snacks and desserts. Artisan Bakery was formed to “bring together innovative bakery and dessert brands under one roof,” Chicago-based HC Private Investments said.