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Schubert appoints new Canadian chief operating officer
Equipment and systems business Schubert North America has appointed Dominik Streicher as chief operating officer for its Canadian entity Schubert Packaging Automation Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
US consumers gain Nutella’s extended ranges as part of global celebrations
Ferrero has expanded two fan-favourite brands to the US region in celebration of World Nutella Day last Sunday (Feb 5), with the release of Nutella B-Ready and Nutella Biscuits, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey appoints new global chief sales officer
The Hershey Company has appointed Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, as the business continues to expand its domestic and global operations, writes Neill Barston.
Läderach continues expansion entering the vegan chocolate market
Premium chocolate brand Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has made a key move in expanding its portfolio to include a series of vegan chocolate offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Schubert confirms key expansion for its North American headquarters
Schubert North America has confirmed plans to expand its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, in response to continued business growth in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Vidal reports strong success from Sweets & Snacks Expo 25th anniversary event
Vidal Candies has reported a strong response to its latest ranges at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, with the business being among the original exhibitors of the key US event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Läderach continues its global growth with US sites
Läderach is fast gaining a global confectionery foothold, including within the US, as its North American regional president Nathanael Hausmann explains to editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Ferrero North America invests up to $214 million in new Illinois US chocolate processing site
Ferrero North America has taken a major step forward in investing a total of $214.4 million enhancing chocolate processing and product manufacturing plant in Bloomington, Illinois, reports Neill Barston.
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
Classic British cake and snacks brand Mr Kipling gains major US rollout
US consumers are about to gain a slice of the ‘exceedingly good’ British-founded cake and snacking brand Mr Kipling, which is gaining an extended roll-out in America, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey agrees key deal to renew Team USA Olympic partnership for LA Games
A major deal has been confirmed by the Hershey Company in renewing its partnership with Team USA, partnering for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo fires up with most innovative new product awards
Proceedings for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US have gained a strong start with the annual Most Innovative New Product Awards kick-starting the event with a number of significant innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Hershey to focus on retailing and consumer trends for Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Hershey Company is to place a key emphasis on retail leadership showcase its leadership in retail and consumer insights for Sweets & Snacks Expo, based upon a striking new two-floor stand for the key event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
NCA shares top consumer trends on the eve of Sweets & Snacks Expo
With the doors set to open on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event in Chicago tomorrow, organisers have highlighted major trends for the remainder of 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing