News
Raisio sells confectionery business to Valeo Foods Group
Finish food group Raisio has agreed to sell its confectionery business, which includes the Poppets and Fox’s brands, to Valeo Foods Group in a bid to focus on healthy foods.
Posted 22 December 2017
New Product Round Up
Here is your weekly round-up of sweets and snacks news from our sister site, Sweets and Savoury Snacks World.
Posted 22 December 2017
Puratos acquires confectionery fillings firm Fruitapeel
Puratos has added fruit and confectionery fillings and sauces manufacturer Fruitapeel to its portfolio.
Posted 22 December 2017
Caobisco “concerned” over EU-Japan trade deal
European confectionery association Caobisco has voiced its concerns over a new EU trade deal with Japan, with fears the rules of origin would represent a trade barrier to exports from the EU.
Posted 21 December 2017
New Product Round Up
Here is your weekly round-up of sweets and snacks news from our sister site, Sweets and Savoury Snacks World.
Posted 20 December 2017
Confectioner unveils new packaging for sweets and lollipops
UK-based confectionery manufacturer Joseph Dobson & Sons has revamped new packaging and introduced new formats for its boiled sweets and mega lollipops range.
Posted 20 December 2017
Needham Coding expands with new printer range
Coding and marking systems specialist Needham Coding, part of The Needham Group, has launched its ‘S’ series of drop-on-demand inkjet printers.
Posted 19 December 2017
Hershey to buy Skinny Pop owner Amplify Snack
Confectionery major The Hershey Company has agreed to acquire Skinny Pop parent Amplify Snack for $1.6 billion, a move that should be applauded according to some analysts.
Posted 18 December 2017
Australian macadamia crop reaches 46,000 tonnes in-shell
Australian macadamia growers have produced a crop of 46,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture for the 2017 season.
Posted 18 December 2017
Five global packaging trends for 2018
Packaging will play a pivotal role in reducing global food and product waste worldwide in 2018, new research suggests, as the throwaway culture of today will evolve.
Posted 15 December 2017
Festive labels for Simpkins sweets
UK confectionery brand Simpkins has launched three limited edition sweet flavours in time for Christmas.
Posted 15 December 2017
Whitakers gains sustainability certifications
UK chocolate company Whitakers Chocolates is now certified to manufacture chocolate approved by the Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade and sustainable farming programme UTZ, a move it says will broaden its opportunities in international markets.
Posted 14 December 2017
New Product Round Up
Here is your weekly round-up of sweets and snacks news from our sister site, Sweets and Savoury Snacks World.
Posted 13 December 2017
Aldomak acquires The Handmade Meringue Company
Scottish food producer Aldomak has acquired The Handmade Meringue Company for an undisclosed sum and secured its first export order.
Posted 13 December 2017