Ceri Bennett

Pukka Herbs has appointed Ceri Bennett as marketing director.

Bennett has more than 30 years’ experience in fmcg. Her previous roles include head of brand food beverages at Twinings and head of brand at The Jordans & Ryvita Company.

In her new role, she will be responsible for developing Pukka’s presence in the herbal tea and food supplements categories. Her first task will be to relaunch Pukka’s tea range in September.

“The company is experiencing phenomenal growth - doubling turnover every two years - to become the second-biggest herbal tea brand in the UK,” said Bennett. “I’m hugely excited to be joining such an innovative, evolving business.”