SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has welcomed its first locally manufacturer chewing gum dubbed Mintex, following local sweets manufacturer Richester…
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Tag: Chocolate & Confectionery
Ferrero North America appoints Alanna Cotton President
USA — Alanna Cotton has been named president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America, effective September 1, succeeding…
Read MorePrivate-equity firm CapVest acquires chocolate-maker Natra
SPAIN— London-based private equity fund, CapVest Partners (CapVest) is set to acquire Natra— a European producer and distributor of chocolates…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut Group post exceptional 9-month sales figures, salmonella impact yet to be determined
BELGIUM— The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has reported sales revenue growth…
Read MoreFerrero furthers US expansion with innovation center planned for Chicago
USA— Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero is continuing its expansion in the United States, this…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut nurtures global footprint with Canadian specialty chocolate factory
CANADA—The Barry Callebaut Group plans to build a new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada, as it continuously nurtures its…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut chocolate plant ceases operations following Salmonella outbreak
BELGIUM— Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced it has suspended production at…
Read MoreMoroccan confectionery maker Marrakech Fine Food opens new processing unit worth US$7m
MOROCCO – Marrakech Fine Food (MFF), a Moroccan agrifood manufacturer, has inaugurated a US$7 million biscuit and chocolate processing factory.…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut partners Levapan to expand Latin American distribution network
COLOMBIA—Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is partnering with Colombian food ingredient supplier…
Read MoreWebcor, Arcor Group officially cuts ribbon on new US$45m confectionery joint venture in Angola
ANGOLA – The President of Angola, João Lourenço, has officially inaugurated the newly built US$45m Dulceria Nacional factory, aimed to…
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