Lindt & Sprüngli confectionery group maintains strong annual performanceThe Lindt & Sprüngli Group has posted continued positive growth results for 2018, with sales increasing by 5.5% to CHF 4.3 billion. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products
Cargill and Royal DSM combine to create zero-calorie sweetenersThe Cargill global ingredients and food solutions group has confirmed a partnership with Royal DSM, an international science-based nutrition company, with a joint venture seeking to speed the development of cost-effective zero-calorie sweeteners. Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut completes major $30 million investment in north American facilitiesChocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has completed several expansion investments totalling $30 million in three of its North American facilities. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tough tariffs for US confectionery as America increases taxes on CanadaWith events within global trade moving at an exceptionally fast pace amid tariff showdowns between the US and China, we round-up some of the key issues affecting confectionery. Keith Nuthall reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability