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Industry stakeholders contest bill seeking to ban use of popular additives in confectionery

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

US – A California bill that could outlaw products containing certain additives is drawing retaliation from industry stakeholders who have…

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Nestlé appoints Mark Davies as new Managing Director of Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland

March 21, 2023March 22, 2023

UK – Nestlé has appointed Mark Davies as managing director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK and Ireland, succeeding Richard…

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Puratos venture fund acquires minority stake in Fooditive Group

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Netherlands – Sparkalis, the Belgium-based corporate venture arm of Puratos, has acquired a minority stake in the Netherlands’ Fooditive Group.…

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Mondelez redesigns Toblerone chocolate brand logo from Alps to generic mountain

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

SWITZERLAND -American multinational confectionery giant, Mondelez, has revamped its Toblerone chocolate brand, the chocolate bar known for its distinctive triangular…

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Cadbury Nigeria reports 110% profit surge amid challenging macroeconomic environment

February 2, 2023February 3, 2023

NIGERIA – Cadbury Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of multinational snacking business, Mondelez International, has achieved a 110.22 percent rise in…

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Cargill unveils “power ingredients” that have been designed for “outstanding sensory appeal” in vegan chocolate

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

US – Cargill has developed a range of plant-based “power ingredients” that have been designed for “outstanding sensory appeal” in…

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Alland & Robert unveils acacia gum-based ingredient to replace gelatin and pectins

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

FRANCE – French multinational ingredients company Alland & Robert has launched its new tailored ingredient using acacia gum that seeks…

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Barry Callebaut lowers 3-year growth guidance following quarterly sales drop as Lindt & Spruengli sales surpass US$5.3B

January 20, 2023January 22, 2023

SWITZERLAND – The world’s largest cocoa and chocolate supplier, Barry Callebaut, has issued a new lower three-year guidance for growth,…

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Irish cannabis gummies lead to several hospitalizations

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

IRELAND – The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has raised an alarm about synthetic cannabinoids masquerading as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles,…

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Orkla revs up acquisitions in India’s FMCG sector with purchase of confectionery maker Bubs Godis

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

SWEDEN – A few weeks after closing an acquisition deal with the Hungarian sandwich business Khell-Food, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks…

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