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Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
Klaus Bjerrum appointed executive vice president of Chr.Hansen’s natural colours
Natural ingredients and bioscience business Chr. Hansen has appointed Klaus Bjerrum as executive vice president of its global natural colours division.
Corbion reports challenging trading with annual results
Ingredients company Corbion has reported challenging market conditions, with sales of € 891.7 million in 2017, decreasing 2.2% against figures for 2016.
Strong annual results from Bühler with turnover boost
Swiss-based manufacturer Bühler has confirmed its annual turnover has increased by 9% to CHF 2.7 billion, according to latest trading figures.
Tna upgrades NID M3000 starch mogul
Tna has announced that it recently upgraded its flagship NID M3000 mogul to improve operational efficiencies and ensure the equipment adheres to the highest hygiene and safety standards.
Tanis Confectionery takes over Fast Track activities
Tanis Confectionery has signed a joint venture agreement with Australia-based JH Tester Industrial Automation.
Nestlé sells Violet Crumble to Robern Menz
Nestlé Australia has sold its Violet Crumble brand to Australian confectioner Robern Menz for an undisclosed sum.
Bühler completes Haas acquisition
After agreeing to be acquired in September 2017, Austrian manufacturer of wafer, biscuits and confectionery production systems Haas Group is now officially part of the Bühler Group.
Duravant acquires Ohlson Packaging
Equipment supplier Duravant has acquired Ohlson Packaging, a weighing, counting and filling machine manufacturer – a move which will expand its product portfolio in North America.
Burts Potato Chips to accelerate growth with acquisition
Burts Potato Chips has purchased specialist popcorn brand Savoury & Sweet – a move it says will help the snack company accelerate growth over the next five years.
Lily O’Brien’s to be acquired by Colian Holding
Following reports of the company being up for sale in late 2017, Lily O’Brien’s, an Irish manufacturer of premium chocolate and desserts, has agreed to be acquired by Colian Holding for €40 million.
Raisio sells confectionery business to Valeo Foods Group
Finish food group Raisio has agreed to sell its confectionery business, which includes the Poppets and Fox’s brands, to Valeo Foods Group in a bid to focus on healthy foods.
Puratos acquires confectionery fillings firm Fruitapeel
Puratos has added fruit and confectionery fillings and sauces manufacturer Fruitapeel to its portfolio.
Hershey to buy Skinny Pop owner Amplify Snack
Confectionery major The Hershey Company has agreed to acquire Skinny Pop parent Amplify Snack for $1.6 billion, a move that should be applauded according to some analysts.