Category Archive for "Careers"

14May

Welcome to John Downs appointed as new NCA President

John H. Downs Jr. has been appointed as the successor to Larry Graham as National Confectioners Association president. In his new role, Downs will be responsible for managing both strategic direction and daily operations of the Association. “NCA member companies have an impact on consumers around the world, and the...

03May

A New Marketing World Requires New Skills

According to Joe Tripodi, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of Coca-Cola Company, companies must import critical new competencies of big data/analytics, digital, social, mobile, gamification and design…You need to go to the millennial marketplace for ‘natives’ who have lived and breathed these disciplines for much of their lives… The talent...

25Apr

Consider college athletes as your next employees

College athletes manage time well and are achievement-oriented, resilient communicators. Read the Fast Company article...

19Apr

Register for IFT annual convention by May 9 and save up to $150

More than 18,000 of the world’s top food science and technology professionals, representing the most prominent organizations in the global food sector, will attend the Institute of Food Technologist annual convention in New Orleans June 21-24, 2014 to learn about the most recent product, ingredient, and technology developments, and their...

06Apr

Chefs are trusted to communicate about food research and development

Speaking at Food Vision Conference in Cannes, Chris Cornyn, founder and President of Dine agency, recommended bringing chefs on board to communicate to consumers about innovative R&D and new product offerings. Read the entire article: Celebrity chefs needed to sell food science to consumers...

31Mar

Manufacturing Skills Gap Taking Toll on Industry

“Rob Nelson, president and CEO of Elmer Candy Corp., says fundamental leadership and accountability skills are among the most desirable characteristics an applicant can have. ‘In our industry, food safety, quality, and our reputation are everything so we have to identify people who care and want to do the right...

30Mar

Getting the Word Out About a Sweet Career

“By reaching out to students who love food and want to produce food for Americans, we’re inviting them to come and see the wealth of opportunity they can find in our confectionery industry, and in turn build a stronger industry.” Click Here to read the full article!...