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.
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.
During an onsite groundbreaking ceremony, Blue Diamond Growers launched the first of a three-phased project to construct a new manufacturing plant in Turlock, Calif.
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%.
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.