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Hershey confirms acquisition of One Brands protein bar snacks business
US-based confectionery business Hershey has expanded its snack portfolio of businesses with a $397 million agreement to acquire One Brands, a manufacturer of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars.
Theegarten-Pactec confirms equipment showcase for Gulfood Manufacturing
Packaging specialist Theegarten-Pactec has confirmed it will be showcasing a selection of its latest equipment series at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event.
UK confectionery firm claims first with paper-based packaging alternative
UK confectionery manufacturer Flower & White has unveiled its latest series of Meringue Bites, which it is claiming as among the first to move into plastic-free, paper-based packaging.
Continued rise of the global snacking market
Confectionery Production explores the latest trends in snack products, from DNA mapping to bedtime biscuits. Daisy Phillipson reports
Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate to unveil lines at PackExpo and Fachpack
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate is presenting its latest equipment lines for confectionery and bakery lines at this year’s Pack Expo in Las Vegas, US, and also at Fachpack in Nuremberg, Germany next month.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Italian confectionery market showing resilience and innovation
The Italian confectionery market continues to show resilience in terms of global sales and innovation, despite challenging economic conditions. Neill Barston reports, with analysis from Euromonitor International
Mondelēz forecasts growth for the remainder of the year
Mondelēz International has increased its financial outlook for the remainder of 2019, forecasting 3% growth over the next six months for the business.
Symrise records upturn in half-year financial performance
The Symrise ingredients and flavouring group has recorded a notable 7.4% upturn in half-year financial results, to €1.69 billion in sales across its international activities.
NCA calls for specialist speakers at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2020
Organisers of the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, are seeking thought leaders to provide show attendees with unique insights, trend forecasts and solutions at next year’s trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Sensient flavors introduces latest product series
Global industry solutions group Sensient Flavors has released its latest ‘Trends to Taste’ series of six flavours based on consumer insights representing themes around the past, present and future.
Campaigners call for action on product calories
This past week saw campaign group Action on Sugar call on the UK government to introduce a calorie tax for sweet goods including confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Palsgaard set to showcase emulsifier range at IBIE
Palsgaard will highlight the benefits of its powdered whipping-active cake emulsifiers at the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) in Las Vegas, 8-11 September.
UK manufacturer set to deliver CBD oil-based confectionery series
UK sweet expert Andy Baxendale is working with British confectionery manufacturer Sweetdreams to produce a unique selection of products combining the current appetite for legally-sourced cannabis derived oil with luxury chocolate.
Dina Foods expands its range celebrating national afternoon tea week
UK-based Dina Foods is marking national afternoon tea week (from August 12) extending its traditional menu with sweet confectionery such as its baklawa range.