Europe

pladis group appoints new chief financial officer

Global snacks and confectionery brand pladis has confirmed Sridhar Ramamurthy has been named as chief financial officer for the business.

Tate and Lyle shows solid progress with annual results sales boost

Full-year results from ingredients and solutions business Tate and Lyle have shown a 2% overall rise in sales to £2.75 billion, with growth across its major global markets.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Barry Callebaut posts key upturn in six-month revenues

The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has reported a 6.0% (+3.5% in CHF) increase in sales revenues, to CHF 3.6 billion, for the first six months of its financial year, amid the success of its ruby chocolate.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Lindt & Sprüngli confectionery group maintains strong annual performance

The 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 sweeteners

The 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

Study reveals significant rise in almond use within the snacks sector

The latest study from Innova Market Research has found that almonds retain the number one spot for product inclusions in Europe across food ranges including confectionery and bakery markets.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Guittard Chocolate Company secures major European distribution

The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company has agreed a key deal with HB Ingredients for distribution of its range throughout Europe.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Tough tariffs for US confectionery as America increases taxes on Canada

With 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

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