Robert Weidner joins Blommer commodity team

Former Cargill v.p. to develop new sourcing strategy for cocoa and other commodities

Robert Weidner, who joins Blommer's commodity team as the new senior strategic sourcing manager.

Robert Weidner has joined the Blommer commodity team as senior strategic sourcing manager.

As the former commodities and risk manager for Cargill’s Cocoa business in North America., he comes to Blommer with a strong commodities and strategic sourcing background, including extensive commodity experience with corn, cocoa, sugar, milk and oils.

The diverse background will allow him to have an impact in Blommer’s sourcing strategies across numerous raw materials.

In the senior strategic sourcing role, Weidner will develop the sourcing strategy for cocoa and other identified commodity products.

He’ll also be developing an in-depth knowledge of the industry, including information on the supplier base, the competitive landscape and industry trends to define Blommer’s procurement strategies and ensure cost efficient procurement of key ingredients.

Additionally, Weidner will work in conjunction with Blommer’s sustainable initiatives and with various business partners to build supplier relationships in the global marketplace that add value and ensure overall competitive advantage in cost, value, quality, service, innovation.

Crystal Lindell, Former editor-in-chief of Candy Industry Magazine. While here she has worked on Candy Industry Magazine, Food Engineering Magazine and Food Safety Strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University. And her favorite breakfast is a cup of espresso and Twix bar.