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

Orkla’s ingredients group expands with Swedish acquisition

Scandinavian business Orkla Food Ingredients has acquired Swedish sales and distribution company, Risberg Import, which specialises in product ranges including flavourings and spices.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Orkla appoints Jaan Ivar Semlitsch as president and CEO

The Scandinavian-based Orkla group has appointed Jaan Ivar Semlitsch as its new president and CEO, taking up the post by 1 December.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Orkla moves to buy Swedish bakery ingredients business

Orkla Food Ingredients has moved to purchase Zeelandia Sweden AB, a supplier of margarine, vegetable oils and bakery ingredients to the Swedish market.

Business news, Ingredients

Orkla makes move for Greek confectionery ingredients business

The Scandinavian-based Orkla group has agreed to purchase a majority stake of shares in Greek confectionery, bakery and ice-cream business Stelios Kanakis Industrial and Commercial.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

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%.

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

Events

Mon

13

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to draw a global audience when it returns between 13-16 May in a new setting in Indianapolis. showcasing some of the biggest confectionery brands in the world, in addition to its key supplier showcase for the region. For full details visit sweetsandsnacks.com

Thu

27

Jun

International Cheese & Dairy Expo

The new Expo, which includes the International Cheese and Dairy Awards & Dairy Industries Expo have created one event which will be entirely dedicated the dairy industry.

Thu

12

Sep

World Confectionery Conference 2024

The World Confectionery Conference is set for its fourth edition on 12 September, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.

Covering core confectionery, chocolate and snacks markets, the event will feature a high calibre of presentations representing the complete value chain of the industry. The event also incorporates our World Confectionery Awards, which will return once again next year. Catch our dedicated website, www.confectioneryconference.com for full updates including registration.

Tue

5

Nov

Gulfood Manufacturing

The premier show for equipment, systems and ingredients returns once again to the Middle East, in Dubai, highlighting latest annual developments for the region within this core segments. For more details visit gulfoodmanufacturing.com

© Bell Publishing, 2024. Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited.