Richard Brittle joins Tangerine Confectionery

Tangerine Confectionery has appointed Dick Brittle as a non-executive director.

Brittle retired as director of Hancock's the confectionery cash and carry. He has over 40 years knowledge of the UK and European trade and consumer confectionery market.

Brittle said: "With so many new developments on the horizon, it's a key time to be joining Tangerine. The company is one of the leading names in confectionery, and has a plethora of well known and loved brands and a real passion for the market."

Steven Joseph, chairman of Tangerine Confectionery said: "I am sure that Richard's enthusiasm for the confectionery industry and his knowledge of the trade will be of immense value to Tangerine. He is a well known and much respected figure in the confectionery world, and I am delighted to welcome him."