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Kerry confirms major distribution deal for its European operations

Kerry has confirmed Azelis and Caldic as distribution partners for its products to selected customers in the European region, including applications developed for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Lanarkshire’s Lees of Scotland set for acquisition by Finsbury Food Group

Lanarkshire-based confectionery business Lees of Scotlands is reportedly in the process of being acquired by the Finsbury Food Group, in a deal put at £5.7 million, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz secures $2.9 billion deal for US-based Clif Bar & Company nutrition ranges

Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has agreed a key $2.9 billion deal acquiring US nutrition bar manufacturer Clif Bar & Company, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Barry Callebaut Levapan deal strengthens South American presence

Barry Callebaut has sought to further expand its portfolio of interests in South America, after signing a long-term deal with Colombian food ingredient specialist Levapan, aimed at strengthening its operations in the region, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business

Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Haribo strikes major deal with ODW logistics supporting first US manufacturing facilities

Haribo of America has confirmed it is to form a partnership with ODW Logistics in a deal to provide warehousing and logistics services for the company’s first North American manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory

Oterra natural colours strikes deal for US-based Food Ingredient Solutions

Global natural colours group Oterra has expanded its international presence within the segment after acquiring US-based business Food Ingredient Solutions, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

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