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Barry Callebaut announces $18-million expansion to Singapore factory

Facility will have third production line, moulding line, warehouse.

October 7, 2016

Swiss cocoa and chocolate processor Barry Callebaut will invest $18 million in its Singapore production facility to help meet the growing demand for chocolate in Asia.

Barry Callebaut opens first chocolate factory in Indonesia

The 43,000-sq.-ft. factory will be on the same campus as GarudaFood Group’s biscuit production facility.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Swiss chocolate producer Barry Callebaut has expanded its operations in Indonesia with the grand opening of its first chocolate factory in the country.

Mars buys out Berkshire Hathaway stake to take full control of Wrigley

Mars accelerated timeline to repurchase the holding company’s shares.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Mars, Inc., announced Thursday it will combine its chocolate segment and its Wrigley subsidiary to form a new division, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, further cementing Mars’ status as a global confectionery leader.

Diane M. Daffin, president of Daffin’s Candies, passes away at 60

Pennsylvania-based company makes chocolates, fudge, taffy.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Diane M. Daffin, president of Pennsylvania-based chocolate and candy company Daffin’s Inc., passed away Sept. 27 at her home in Hermitage, Pa., after a battle with ALS. She was 60.

India proposes to allow vegetable oil in chocolate.

Asher’s recalls 40 products because of possible salmonella contamination

Salmonella found during routine testing at Lewistown, Pa., facility.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Pennsylvania-based confectioner Asher’s Chocolate voluntarily recalled more than 40 chocolate products last month because of possible salmonella contamination.

Lindt makes Ghana cocoa supply chain traceable, verified

Swiss company uses third party group to verify farming program.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 5, 2016

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli announced last week it has achieved its goal of making its entire Ghana cocoa bean supply chain traceable and verifiable through its focus on farming initiatives.

Loacker adds third plant in Heinfels, Austria

Double-digit growth has spurred construction of a new plant adjoining existing facility in Heinfels.

October 5, 2016

Built in the same architectural style as its sister facility -- white facade, plenty of natural daylight, energy-saving enhancements, top-of-the-line processing and packaging equipment -- the new structure proved to be huge.

Fannie May approaches online meal-kit market with Apron & Spoon collection

Collection includes bake mixes, hot cocoa, coffee.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 5, 2016

Chicago-based Fannie May has entered the online meal-kit market with its new Apron & Spoon collection.

Efficient, reliable GEA baggers help Sweet Tec GmbH begin producing gummies

GEA SmartPacker machines help Sweet Tec produce and package 40 million gummies a day.

Nadine Ceszniewski

October 5, 2016

It's no surprise that the confectionery manufacturer relies on machinery that has proven itself both technically and economically since its inception.

Twice as Sweet: Candy inclusions gain popularity

Candy inclusions have ability to create new flavor profiles, provide added texture.

Abigail Watt

October 4, 2016

What's sweeter than candy? Arguably, not a lot, but some innovative confectioners have started to use candy itself as an ingredient, either in other sweets or in snacks.

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Barry Callebaut announces $18-million expansion to Singapore factory

Barry Callebaut opens first chocolate factory in Indonesia

Mars buys out Berkshire Hathaway stake to take full control of Wrigley

Diane M. Daffin, president of Daffin’s Candies, passes away at 60

Asher’s recalls 40 products because of possible salmonella contamination

Lindt makes Ghana cocoa supply chain traceable, verified

Loacker adds third plant in Heinfels, Austria

Fannie May approaches online meal-kit market with Apron & Spoon collection

Efficient, reliable GEA baggers help Sweet Tec GmbH begin producing gummies

Twice as Sweet: Candy inclusions gain popularity

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