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Nestle, Hershey, Smarties, Olam reflect the gains women are making in the confectionery industry.
October 16, 2019
There is still much work to be done in the industry when it comes to diversity, but Editor Crystal Lindell is happy to see that there is progress being made.
The nominees, who were selected based on their accomplishments, activities and contributions to the confectionery industry in 2016, include Shawn Askinosie, founder and ceo of Askinosie Chocolate; Sara Clair, director of product development, Brown & Haley; Steve Genzoli, v.p. of quality assurance/research & development, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.; and Kirkland Vashaw, ceo of Spangler Candy Co.
O'Brien, who previously worked for Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate and served eight years on the Candy Industry Kettle Committee, takes on key sales role with confectionery packaging manufacturer.