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Valio Announces Leadership Transition with Matti Lehmus Appointed to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Renewal

(IN BRIEF) Valio has announced that long-time CEO Annikka Hurme will retire at the end of 2026, with Matti Lehmus appointed as the company’s new CEO from January 1, 2027. Hurme has worked at Valio since 1989 and has led … Read the full press release

Francesco Picchioni’s Revolutionary Rubber Recycling Method Earns Prestigious Ben Feringa Impact Award

(IN BRIEF) Francesco Picchioni, Professor of Chemical Technology at the University of Groningen, was awarded the Ben Feringa Impact Award for his innovative rubber recycling method, which preserves the quality of recycled rubber. His technique, which involves mechanically breaking down … Read the full press release