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14/12/2022 | Trade, Trends
Sweets Network

IRI confectionery monitor: chocolate products drop in revenues and sales volume

German retail confectionery sales up until October of 2022 slightly topped the previous year’s value. SG
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13/12/2022 | Industry, International
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Campbell Soup reports double-digit growth

US-based Campbell Soup has reported a 15% increase in net sales and organic net sales to USD 2.575 bn in the first quarter of the 2022/ 2023 fiscal year (31 Oct) SG
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13/12/2022 | Ingredients, Trade Fair
At Biofach 2023 trade fair, around 2,500 exhibitors provide information about the latest developments in organic food. (Image: NürnbergMesse)

Biofach 2023: “Organic” paves the way for ecological transformation

Biofach, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, will open its doors in Nuremberg/Germany from 14 to 17 February 2023. SG SP
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08/12/2022 | International
Image: Wells Enterprises

Ferrero Group to acquire US ice cream company Wells Enterprises

The Ferrero Group and Wells Enterprises has announced an agreement for Ferrero to acquire Wells, its operations and its strong ice cream brands, which include which include Blue Bunny®, Blue Ribbon Classics®, Bomb Pop® and Halo Top®. SG
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08/12/2022 | Industry, Ingredients, International
The investment in the factory shall enable Barry Callebaut to continue to drive long-term growth in the growing compound market in North America. (Image: Barry Callebaut)

Barry Callebaut invests USD 100 m in Canadian factory

Barry Callebaut announced the next phase of the expansion of its Chatham factory in Ontario/Canada. SG SP
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07/12/2022 | Ingredients
Sweets Network

ICCO publishes new cocoa statistics

The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has updated its estimates for global cocoa production, grindings and stocks for the cocoa years 2020/21 and 2021/22. SP
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07/12/2022 | Trade, Trends
Sweets Network

NielsenIQ confectionery monitor: sweet baked goods and sugar confectionery exceed previous year’s level

German retail confectionery sales through October of 2022 (YTD – the week through Nov. 6th, 2022) failed to reach the level of the previous year. SG
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02/12/2022 | Packaging, Trade Fair
At interpack 2023, around 2700 companies will be represented. (Image: Messe Düsseldorf)

interpack 2023: hall concept with clear sectoral focusses

Next year, the already fully booked interpack trade show will again offer the packaging and related process industry the biggest international overview of the market. SP
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01/12/2022 | Industry, Industry, Ingredients, International, Packaging, Technology, Trade Fair
One of the four product segments at ProSweets Cologne 2023 – Special Edition will be “Production and Packaging Technology”. (Image: Koelnmesse)

ProSweets Cologne 2023 – Special Edition with extended exhibition space

The ProSweets Cologne 2023 – Special Edition is taking place next year from 23 to 25 April 2023 parallel to the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair ISM at the Cologne fair grounds. According to the organizer, Koelnmesse, the concept is going down extremely well with the supply industry for sweets and snacks. SG SP
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30/11/2022 | Ingredients
Sweets Network

ChickP whips up flexitarian interest with chickpea ice cream

Israeli start-up ChickP has developed a chickpea protein isolate designed for plant-based ice cream. SP
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29/11/2022 | Particulars, Technology
Christian Tougaard. (Image: Tomra Food)

New Regional Sales Director EMEA for Tomra Processed Food

Tomra Food has appointed Christian Tougaard to Regional Sales Director EMEA for Tomra Processed Food, part of Tomra Food. SP
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29/11/2022 | Industry, International
Image: Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut announces groundbreaking of new chocolate factory in Neemrana, India

The Barry Callebaut Group announced the groundbreaking of its third manufacturing facility in India. The new chocolate and compound factory will be located in the Ghiloth industrial area, in the city of Neemrana, about 120 kilometres southwest of Delhi. SG SP
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28/11/2022 | Ingredients
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Hydrosol intends to reduce cost-driving raw materials in stabilizing systems

Hydrosol from Germany is focusing on cost reduction amid high inflation and exploding energy prices. SP
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24/11/2022 | Ingredients, International, Trade
Sweets Network

Guylian to use Fairtrade mark cocoa in US chocolate products

Premium Belgian chocolate brand Guylian has confirmed it will partner with Fairtrade America, which the company says marks a step towards more ethical trade for the company. SG SP
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23/11/2022 | Ingredients
Sweets Network

ICL and Protera Biosciences develop plant-based solutions using AI

ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, announced ICL Food Specialties has joined forces with Protera Biosciences, an AI-driven foodtech start-up and designer of novel proteins, which are used to develop sustainable, highly functional protein-based ingredients for food manufacturers. SP
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