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State of the Industry 2023: Gummies keep attracting consumers

Unit sales of gummies are down slightly but consumers still reach for the sweets

Jenni Spinner

August 15, 2023

When it comes to the gummies game, the field seemingly has more players than ever.

Katjes USA launches SHEROES in U.S. market

New plant-based gummies come in a variety of bright colors.

March 2, 2023

Brand to launch plant-based gummy candy at Expo West.

Katjes brings plant-based gummies to the U.S.

Brand launches in U.S. with three SKUs.

February 28, 2022

Since launching in May 2021, Katjes USA has secured a nationwide listing at Walgreens with further retail listings set for spring 2022.

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Katjes International acquires majority stake in Italian chocolate company Dulcioliva

Founded in 1924 in the Italian province of Cuneo, Dulcioliva is known for its gianduotti, truffles, and other pralines.

Crystal Lindell

April 27, 2021

"With this transaction we are further expanding our strong market position in Italy," said Tobias Bachmüller, managing partner of Katjes International.

Katjes hands off minority stake in Halloren to company’s majority stakeholder

Terms for selling the 11 percent stake were not disclosed.

January 3, 2019

Katjes International, the investment division of Katjes Group, has sold its minority stake in Halloren Schokoladenfabrik AG to Charlie Investors.

Katjes looks to merge with CPK

Katjes says the merger would, ‘create a new confectionery heavyweight in France.’

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2018

Katjes International is in exclusive negotiations with CPK, a subsidiary from Eurazeo, about a possible merger.

ISM offers more of the good things

48th show continues to reflect consumer trends of better-for-you, permissible indulgence

Bernie Pacyniak

April 13, 2018

Certainly there were plenty of traditional sweets for candy lovers to sample and enjoy. Still, it was clear that more fruit, more indulgent chocolate, more whimsy, more intensity, more color and more authenticity permeated the show displays.

Katjes buys Cloetta’s Italian division for $53 million

Purchase includes four production facilities, five brands.

Alyse Thompson

July 6, 2017

Katjes International GmbH, the international subsidiary of Katjes Group, has acquired Cloetta Italia for $53 million, pushing the German gummy manufacturer to No. 2 in the Italian confectionery market.