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Azelis completes acquisition of Quimdis
Azelis, global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, has successfully completed the acquisition of Quimdis, a leading French distributor of ingredients for nutraceuticals, flavours & fragrances.
Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company
The acquisition of the Belgian company sees the strengthening of Barry Callebaut’s manufacturing capabilities in the growing market of highly customised chocolate specialties and decorations.
Cargill moves to acquire Singapore’s Aalst Chocolate business
A key strategic Asian investment has been made by Cargill with an acquisition of Aalst Chocolate Pte, a Singapore-based chocolate manufacturer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Raising the bar for healthier snack production
Started by two childhood friends, Eat Natural has become a multimillion business recently acquired by Ferrero, as Neill Barston discovers, speaking to company co-founder Praveen Vijh
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands operations with Europe Chocolate Company acquisition
Barry Callebaut has further expanded its confectionery manufacturing operations in acquiring the Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialities and decorations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero firm announces acquisition of Burton’s Biscuit Company
A Ferrero-related company has confirmed an agreement worth a reported £360 million to acquire British business Burton’s Biscuit Company from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
Focus: Besana fruit and nut specialist marks major centenary milestone
Operating across the world, Besana, an award-winning UK/Italian-leading dried fruit and nut manufacturer supplying sectors including confectionery, is marking its 100th anniversary of the company’s founding, including 86 years in the Britain. We cast an eye over its memorable history.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz delivers $2 billion deal for Chipita baked snacks business
A major deal has been agreed by Mondelēz International in securing a $2 billion acquisition of Chipita S.A, an established Greek-founded global business specialising in croissants and baked snacks, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey moves to acquire Lily’s reduced sugar confectionery
US-based Hershey Company has moved to acquire Lily’s better-for-you (BFY) confectionery brand, signalling the company’s intention to expand into low sugar series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fox’s Glacier mints and Poppets gain major brand overhaul amid group acquisition
A major relaunch for two of the UK’s renowned sweets brands – Fox’s Glacier mints and Poppets has been unveiled, focused on a packaging brand upgrade, as its parent group is acquired by Bain Capital, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Cargill delivers key move for Belgian-based Leman decoration group
Cargill has delivered a key gourmet expansion move in acquiring Belgian cake decoration and chocolate printing specialists Leman Decoration Group, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé unveils $5.75 billion deal for Bountiful Company’s core brands, including Nature’s Bounty
The Swiss-based Nestlé group has moved to secure a $5.75 billion deal for the core brands of the Bountiful Company, a key player in global nutrition and supplements market, including functional gummy ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam Food Ingredients acquires US seasoning business Olde Thompson
The global Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”) business has confirmed acquisition of US private label spices and seasonings manufacturer Olde Thompson at an enterprise value of $950 million, reports Neill Barston.
Chr. Hansen announces acquisition of SECNA Natural Ingredients Group S.L
Chr. Hansen’s acquisition significantly strengthens its position as a global leader in natural colours by giving the company access to SECNA Groups’ strong pigment portfolio.