Orkla

Orkla drives forward purchase deal of Nordic confectionery firm Bubs Godis

Scandinavia’s Orkla confectionery and snacks group has reportedly forged ahead with its deal for a full acquisition of fellow Nordic business, Bubs Godis, within the Swedish sweets market, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars joins major global firms seeking climate change measures amid pandemic response

Mars CEO Grant F. Reid has joined over 100 CEOs of global firms including confectionery and ingredients sector companies in calling on governments to consider climate action as part of economic recovery plans from the impact of coronavirus.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Challenging quarter for Orkla

Orkla achieved an operating profit of NOK 1.4 bn (€188.7m) in the fourth quarter of 2018, a decline of 2.4%.

Business news

Orkla Food Ingredients acquires UK’s County Confectionery business

Norwegian-founded Orkla Food Ingredients has expanded its operations with the acquisition of British-based County Confectionery, which specialises in fudge and chocolate product ranges.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products