financial results

Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow

The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, revealing continued its positive development following the integration of Haas and creation of its Consumer Foods division.

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

Mondelēz International posts growth with $26 billion annual revenues

Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has reported an annual net revenue increase of 0.2%, to $25.9 billion across its business activities across the world.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Olam records lower profits amid trading challenges

Olam International, the global cocoa and ingredients business, has reported a third quarter dip in profits, down 14.2% to $20.7 million and nine month profits down 13.6% to $272.6 million, which it attributed to ongoing challenging trading conditions.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut posts annual growth despite market challenges

Barry Callebaut’s annual results have posted a 0.1% increase in sales revenue, to CHF 6.9 billion, and a net 31% rise in profits, to CHF 357.4 million, supported by growth in key global markets. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Olam remains optimistic despite drop in half-year profits

Global ingredients supplier Olam has reported profits of $251 million €217m) for the first half of 2018, down 13.6% year-on-year.

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

Mondelēz International posts solid second quarter growth

Mondelēz International has reported a second quarter financial upturn for its global confectionery business, with net revenues for the period up 2.1%, to $6.1 billion (€5.2 billion).

KitKat trademark case set to return to the court of appeal

Nestlé’s latest bid to gain a trademark on the shape of Kit Kat’s four-fingered shape has suffered a setback, as the European Court of Appeal failed to uphold its claim yesterday.

Business news, Processing

Chr Hansen reports revenue growth amid US expansion

Global ingredients business Chr Hansen has reported revenues of €518 million for the first half of 2017/18, up 3% year-on-year.

Results season brings a degree of optimism

As with all sectors of industry, financial results seasons appear to come around at an extremely rapid rate.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products

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