financial results
Unilever posts sales growth for first half of 2019
The Unilever global food group has released its half-year results for 2019, which reveal sales growth of 3.3%, led by its emerging market business which grew 6.2%.
Olam International scores improved first quarter results
The global ingredients group Olam International has delivered an upturn in its financial performance, with revenues for the quarter standing at $7.3 billion, up 16% year-on-year.
ADM reports growth of flavour operations amid challenging market results
US-based Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has reported challenging market conditions affecting its overall first quarter results for 2019, including ongoing trade disruption with China.
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.
Olam International reports pressure on annual profits amid challenging conditions
Olam International has reported an increase in revenues for 2018, totalling $30.5 billion, up 16% across its global interests for the financial year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat posts upturn in financial results for 2018
British-founded confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has posted annual revenues up 13% to £80.7million, reporting strong sales across digital, retail and wholesale outlets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
ABICAB president projects positive outlook for Brazilian confectionery market
Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of ABICAB, the Brazilian Chocolate, Peanuts and Candies Industry Association, has projected a positive outlook for 2019’s national confectionery market. Neill Barston meets him at ISM to discuss the fast-growing confectionery sector
Ferrero posts improved €10.7 billion turnover for its global confectionery operations
Italian-based Ferrero International S.A, parent company of the Ferrero Group, has reported continued growth, with a 2018 financial turnover of €10.7 billion, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
The Hershey Company records upturn in annual confectionery sales
US-based confectionery business, The Hershey Company, has projected positive growth for 2019, with net sales of $7,8 billion for 2018, marking a 3.7% over the previous year’s performance.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
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.
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