Tobacco services company NewCo is boosting staff at its Dry Ice Expanded Tobacco (DIET) operation in Hungary to include a blending manager, the company said.

Franz Rappl was named blending and DIET manager at the Leaf NewCo subsidiary, and will advise clients on the process. He will work closely with Willi Bauer, who oversees NewCo business at the joint venture with Continental Tobacco. Renata Becse was named coordinator for work processes and administration.