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Milka brand joins Mondelēz International’s sustainability scheme
Mondelēz International has confirmed its Milka chocolate brand will join the company’s cocoa sourcing programme, as part of an ongoing target of sourcing all of its cocoa sustainably.
Barry Callebaut posts upturn in net profits
Swiss-based Barry Callebaut has reported an increase in net profit for the first six months of the 2017/2018 financial year, up 21.7% to CHF 173 million (€145.9m).
Tangerine group signs eco-friendly distribution deal
UK-based confectionery group Tangerine has signed a renewed agreement with Pooling Partners, a manufacturer of sustainable wooden pallets, to significantly enhance the company’s distribution capabilities.
Roha acquires Canadian colours business
Roha has strengthened its presence in Canada by acquiring the food colours business of Cambrian Solutions.
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.
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.
Barry Callebaut to acquire decorations supplier
Global chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed an agreement to acquire decoration and inclusion supplier D’Orsogna Dolciaria.
Nestlé loses UK trademark appeal
Last week came the news that Nestlé had lost the latest round in a long-running trademark dispute with Mondelēz International over its KitKat chocolate bars.
Premier Foods renews Cadbury cake deal
Premier Foods has renewed a licence deal with Mondelēz International to produce Cadbury cake and dessert products in a move that is set to unlock new growth opportunities for both companies.
Mixed bag for Swiss biscuit industry in 2016
Sales and exports of Swiss long-life bakery products, including biscuits, fell in 2016, according to the latest figures, while turnover in the domestic market recovered.
Mars opens Maltesers facility in Canada
US confectionery major Mars has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in Canada, which will produce Maltesers chocolate for the first time in North America.
Uncertainty after TPP U-turn
Trump’s destruction of the TPP has sparked a major rethink within the American and Asia Pacific confectionery sector. Ed Zwirn, Barbara Barkhausen, Julian Ryall and Jens Kaster report.
Roquette to invest $300m in pea protein facility
Speciality food ingredients company Roquette is to invest more than C$400 million ($300.6m) in building a new pea protein processing facility in Canada for food, nutrition and health markets.
Top five insights of 2016
The top five insights to appear on Confectionery Production in 2016 included a look at the opportunties the growing legalisation of marijuana across the USA and Canada is having on the confectionery market, as well as factors to consider when choosing the right gelling agents for confectionery.