Robertet appointed Julian Dabrowski as research chef; Stephen M. Olyha is the new chief operating officer of Autocrat; specialty enzyme manufacturer Biocatalyst announces staff changes. 

A roundup of news from suppliers to the dairy processing industry. Kendall Packaging Corp. broke ground on a 56,000‐square‐foot expansion; DuPont's Bax system receives AOAC recognition and more.

"Cargill believes that we all have a stake in improving kids' nutrition – families, government, public health organizations and the food and beverage industry," said Pat Bowe, corporate vice president of Cargill's Food Ingredients & Systems businesses. "With this initiative, we are focusing resources to help customers develop formulations with less trans and saturated fat, sugar and sodium, and more whole grains, fiber and protein."

John W. Panaseny is the new president of Oystar USA., and Fristam Pumps USA said Thomas Gavinski joined the company as sales manager - Americas. 

In 2012 alone, carton recycling expanded to nearly 8 million households. Tetra Pak is investing tens of millions of euros to promote consumer awareness and work with local municipalities in its drive to increase recycling rates around the world. 

Suppliers to the dairy processing industry recently announced personnel changes.

Suppliers to the dairy processing industry announce certifications, mergers and new websites. Companies mentioned include DuPont, Beneo, Metallized Carbon Corp., Clerici-Sacco, Alpma, Chemco and Autocrat.