Baking & Snacks – WORLD NEWS

The move expands the Global Leadership Team segment as the company reinforces supply operations across brands, including Ben’s Original and Dolmio.

Hershey reported consolidated net sales of US$3.091 billion for Q4 2025 and provided a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, citing operational improvements and brand investments as drivers of future growth.

The association believes Kuester’s experience in building high‑performing teams and aligning commercial, supply‑chain and operational strategies made her the preferred candidate to guide SNAC through a period of industry change and opportunity.

Bret Hathaway has been promoted to vice president of procurement and commodities at Flowers Foods, succeeding Miles Dennis, who retired after 41 years.

Two Magpies Bakery Group has announced a series of senior management changes, including the appointment of Ben Magnall as a second‑generation director, as part of a planned leadership refresh to support the company’s next growth phase.