US – Cargill has developed a range of plant-based “power ingredients” that have been designed for “outstanding sensory appeal” in…
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Campbell Soup invests US$50m in consolidating snacking operations and expanding team
US – Campbell Soup, an American processed food, and snack company, has planned to invest US$50 million and add 330…
Read MoreBoon to Ecuador cocoa sector as country signs free trade pact with China
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian food industry players, especially in the cocoa, have posited the free trade agreement (FTA) their government has…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut lowers 3-year growth guidance following quarterly sales drop as Lindt & Spruengli sales surpass US$5.3B
SWITZERLAND – The world’s largest cocoa and chocolate supplier, Barry Callebaut, has issued a new lower three-year guidance for growth,…
Read MoreHershey reorganizes business, makes key appointment to Canadian unit
CANADA – The Hershey Company (Hershey), one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world, has reorganized its International business…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut strengthens APAC presence with new business excellence centre in Malaysia
MALAYSIA – Swiss-headquartered global chocolate and cocoa group has augmented its focus on the Asia-Pacific region with a new Asia…
Read MoreIrish cannabis gummies lead to several hospitalizations
IRELAND – The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has raised an alarm about synthetic cannabinoids masquerading as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles,…
Read MoreMonster Energy introduces sugar-free version of Monster Energy Green
US – Monster Energy has launched a new sugar-free version of the original Monster Energy Green drink which has 160mg…
Read MoreReliance Consumer Products takes majority interest in confectionery firm Lotus Chocolate Company
INDIA – Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has taken a majority…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut reveals new chocolate indulgence trends shaping 2023
SWITZERLAND – Chocolate and cocoa giant Barry Callebaut says consumers are shifting to the mindful and healthy indulgence of chocolate,…
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