The governments of Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana have released 2008 cocoa farming “certification” reports, which signify a positive step toward the development of cocoa farms in West Africa. “[The reports]
Nestlé has announced plans to invest $15.5 million in equipment upgrades for its Bulgarian production facilities. The new equipment is expected to produce 9,000 tons of the company’s new Kit
Canada’s oldest candy company, Ganong Bros. Ltd., has selected a new president and ceo for the company. Doug Ettinger will be the first top executive hired from outside the family
Created in 1923, the first “filled” candy bar in the U.S. celebrates its 85th birthday this year. Originally made to mimic the taste of a malted milk shake, the milk
Danisco Sugar has announced plans to sell its sugar division to German sugar producer Nordzucker for around $1.2 billion. The deal will separate Danisco’s sugar business from its ingredients business
Curtis Vreeland Confectionery Industry SpecialistHealth drives chocolate growthIn an industry that was built -- and continues to rely -- on indulgence, it’s ironic that health/wellness has become chocolate’s driving force.
South Korea’s largest snack manufacturer, Seoul-based Lotte Confectionery, has established a new foothold in its efforts to expand globally, signing off on an agreement to acquire Sint-Niklaas, Belgium-based Guylian for
A joint press release by Lotte and Guylian states that the existing management team, which also applies to operations in the United States, will remain intact. Lotte and the former
Citing their earlier fact-finding trip to the Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) and Ghana, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Representative Eliot Engel(D – N.Y.) applauded the progress made by the International
In a move that looks to take advantage of the rising value of corn as a base ingredient for a broad range of food products, White Plains, N.Y-based Bunge Ltd.,
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