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Mondelēz enjoys “solid” Q1 performance
Snack giant Mondelēz International has enjoyed a “solid” first quarter performance after posting double-digit net profit growth. Net earnings increased 13.7% to $630 million for the three months to 31...
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Chr. Hansen reveals new range of natural colours
Chr. Hansen has launched a range of oil soluble, naturally-sourced colours for the North American market. The new range provides solutions for cookies, ice cream, confectionery and savoury snacks. Mary...
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Sustainable cocoa production “paramount” to supply
Without investment in sustainable production the future of the global cocoa industry is uncertain, new research suggests. Across the main categories in which cocoa ingredients are used, the value sales...
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Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports. Snackex provided the perfect opportunity to find out more...
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Mondelēz appoints new CEO amid mixed Q2
Mondelēz International has appointed Dirk Van de Put as its new CEO after posting a mixed second-quarter performance, with the recent malware incident weighing on net revenues. Van de Put, who...
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Confectionery brand secures $35m expansion investment
US confectionery brand Sugarfina has secured a $35 million investment from private equity firm Great Hill Partners to further develop its international expansion and e-commerce and mobile platforms....
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Use of stevia in sugar and gum confectionery rising
The use of stevia in food and beverage products is expanding rapidly, new research suggests, with sugar and gum confectionery among the categories posting the highest growth rates. According to Mintel...
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Honey, I shrunk the margin
Customer willingness to pay a premium for the natural health qualities of honey appears to be outweighing price hikes for the natural sweetener amid falling production levels as beekeepers have battled...
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Capol acquires natural ingredients company Colarôme
Capol, a specialist manufacturer of glazes and anti-sticking agents for the confectionery industry, is expanding its portfolio by acquiring Canada-based Colarôme. As part of the acquisition, Capol...
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New Mentos packs use Press-Lok closure system
Mentos has become the first confectionery brand in North America to use Velcro Companies’ Press-Lok closure system. Confectionery and chewing gum manufacturer and distributor Perfetti Van Melle has...
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Artisan chocolate producer to expand production with investment grant
British artisan chocolate producer Islands Cacao & Chocolate is set to scale-up its production capabilities thanks to a £39,750 grant from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative, run by the...
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Roha acquires Canadian colours business
Roha has strengthened its presence in Canada by acquiring the food colours business of Cambrian Solutions. According to Roha, the move will help the company bring focused products to its customers in...
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TricorBraun enters flexible packaging market
Packaging solutions company TricorBraun has acquired Canadian-based Taipak, a move which represents the company’s first foray into flexible packaging. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia,...
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Sonoco unveils SoftPeel membrane
Global packaging company Sonoco has introduced its SoftPeel membrane, a new closure option for cans. The membrane is said to deliver improved cut-finger protection, printable billboarding space, and a...
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Givaudan appoints new president of flavour division
Flavours and fragrances business Givaudan has appointed Louie D’Amico as president of its flavour division. D’Amico will succeed Mauricio Graber who will leave the company to become chief executive...
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Duravant acquires Ohlson Packaging
Equipment supplier Duravant has acquired Ohlson Packaging, a weighing, counting and filling machine manufacturer – a move which will expand its product portfolio in North America. Based in...
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Nestlé posts slight growth following sale of US confectionery division
Nestlé has registered a slight year-on-year growth in profits across its businesses, with sales figures of CHF 89.8 billion (€78bn) for 2017 against CHF 89.5 (€77.7bn) the previous year. This was...
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Revamped market trends platform from Givaudan
A revamped digital platform has been developed by flavour group Givaudan, which aims to track and respond to customer requirements across its portfolio. The company, which has devised a broad spectrum...
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