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Arlon Group to acquire leading organic sweetener supplier

N.Y.-based food investment firm buying Wholesome Sweeteners
Kawther Albader
April 25, 2012
Here’s hoping Wholesome Sweeteners doesn’t lose its namesake principals now that it’s been acquired by an investment firm. The company — known for its organic and Fair-Trade-certified sweeteners — has been acquired by food and agriculture investment firm Arlon Group, in partnership with Edward Billington & Son Ltd.
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Bad deals? Fuggedaboudit!

April 23, 2012

Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets knows offering customers fresh choices at great prices satisfies the sweet tooth, and the bottom line.


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Mike and Ike head for splitsville

Fictional characters break up as part of new ad campaign
Kawther Albader
April 20, 2012
Talk about irreconcilable differences. In a new ad campaign launched by Just Born, fictional candy characters “Mike” and “Ike” are going their separate ways. Recently, Mike and Ike packaging began appearing in stores with either “Mike” or “Ike” crossed out.
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Royal Duyvis Wiener B.V.

April 19, 2012

 Royal Duyvis Wiener announced it will partner with one of Peru’s largest cocoa farmer cooperatives, Cooperativa Naranillo de Cacao y Café (Coopain). By investing $3.3 million, Coopain looks to increase production capacity by 400%. 


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New Product

Breakfast in Bed Collection

Perfect for anyone who loves chocolate for breakfast!
April 18, 2012
The assortment includes five decadent bonbons inspired by Chuao’s favorite meal.
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Ritter racks up 100 years

A happy centennial anniversary for the world’s favorite chocolate squares
Kawther Albader
April 18, 2012
Red, brown, yellow, or green? That’s code for Ritter Sport’s marzipan, butter biscuit, cornflakes, and whole almond varieties. But whether consumers decide to pick by color or flavor, chances are they won’t be disappointed. Moreover, for the past century, the company’s continued success proves it will have no trouble keeping customers happy for years to come.
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