market expansion

Bunge and Viterra agri-ingredient firms set to merge in global multi-billion deal

Global ingredients group Bunge has confirmed a major merger agreement with fellow agricultural business Viterra to forge a combined group that has been valued by industry insiders at a total of $34 billion, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ghana’s cocoa sector explores medicinal use of crops with major study partnership

Ghana’s Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has confirmed a joint project with the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) exploring uses for cocoa beyond confectionery, examining examining its potential medicinal use helping treat infections and other diseases, reports Neill Barston.

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

Focus: CBD holds key potential for confectionery markets, according to latest UK industry study

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) and Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) has launch a report report Green Shoots – Sowing The Seeds Of The New UK Cannabis Industry with a new assessment of the CBD market within Britain. Confectionery is increasingly seen as having potential within the growing segment, as we examine.

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

Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India

Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Ferrero continues US expansion with opening fifth regional distribution centre

Ferrero USA has further expanded its presence in the country through opening of a new distribution centre in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, creating up to 250 jobs.

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

Barentz International expands with acquisition of Chicago based Ingredients Inc

Barentz International, a global distributor of life science ingredients, has confirmed the acquisition of Chicago-based Ingredients Inc, which offers product applications including confectionery and bakery ranges.

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

Symrise opens its new multi-million fragrance and flavourings facilities in China

The global Symrise flavour and fragrance group has made a major investment of €50 million in opening a new production site for its operations in Nantong, eastern China.

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

Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business

The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.

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