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DessertsFabbri and Herbamelle ready for export
International collaboration agreement signed for distribution of candies
An international collaboration agreement has recently been signed which will see Fabbri 1905 exclusively engaged in the distribution of Herbamelle candies, starting with black cherry and mint candies,... more
DessertsCovid hits Lindt chocolate
Sales down to 4 billion francs in 2020
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprungli reported a drop of more than 10% in its turnover in 2020 due to lockdowns and to health crisis, despite a sharp increase in sales of chocolate bars and in... more
IndustryNestlé is still betting on Jungly
The iconic bar of chocolate is back, a great demand from Spanish consumers
Nestlé has listened to multitude of requests from Spanish consumers and, in a few weeks, will bring Jungly, its legendary bar of milk chocolate and animal-shaped biscuits, back to market. “We saw how co... more
IndustryMars Uk with Dhl for two new sustainable storage facilities
An investment of 350 million pounds
Mars has partnered with DHL in a project that will see the construction of two new warehousing facilities in the UK, in an effort to reduce its logistics carbon footprint. The project represents a £350... more
ForeignVenchi debuts on Broadway
The new store in New York opens at Columbus Circle
Venchi Fine Italian Chocolates has opened its doors at 1796 Broadway between 58th and 59th Streets in Columbus Circle. Founded in 1878, Venchi sells a wide variety of gluten-free gourmet chocolates, pralines,... more
DessertsMondelez International towards agreement for "vegan chocolates"
The deal for the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings is expected this week
Mondelez International is pursuing negotiations for the stipulation of an agreement for the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings. A transaction that estimates the chocolate bar maker's value at over $... more
DessertsFerrero continues to grow in Italy
Turnover 2020 of 1.52 billion (+3,5%)
Ferrero Spa and the four subsidiaries in Italy have communicated the results of the management trend over the period 1 September 2019 - 31 August 2020. The main subsidiary, Ferrero Commerciale Italia Srl,... more
DessertsFerrara, 100% reusable and recyclable packaging by 2025
The company signs the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UN global commitment
Ferrara Candy Company has communicated the goal of making all its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. The commitment comes when the company joins 500 companies and governments,... more
IndustryInspire Brands, acquisition of Dunkin' Brands is completed
The Group's restaurants are now 31,600, with a turnover of 26 billion
Inspire Brands, announced the completion of the $ 11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin' Group. With the annexation of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, Inspire now owns nearly 32,000 restaurants in more... more
DessertsFerrero snacks are increasingly healthier
The Group acquires the British Eat Natural, producer of cereal bars, toasted muesli and granola
The Ferrero Group today announced a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Eat Natural, a British brand producing cereal bars, toasted muesli and granola. The Group intends to maintain and further... more
DessertsHappy 100th birthday Haribo
The brand tells its story through a virtual exhibition
The celebrations for 100 years of Haribo kicked off today 9 December with the inauguration of the first virtual exhibition dedicated to the history of the brand: from the website www.haribo100.it users... more
FairsAppointment with Ism and ProSweets Cologne in 2022
Fairs of confectionery and snack products, postponed due to pandemic
The persistence of the pandemic has forced Koelnmesse Gmbh to cancel the next edition of ProSweets Cologne and Ism, the two fairs that "together offer the world's largest showcase for confectionery... more
ForeignFerrero and Ilo in Turkey, to fight child labor in the hazelnut harvest
40 months of project and a contribution of over 4 million dollars
Ferrero supports Ilo (International Labor Organization) in the implementation of a project in Turkey, lasting 40 months, to contribute to the elimination of the worst forms of child labor in seasonal agriculture... more
ForeignNestlé reveals new names of Australian confectionery brands
Allen's Red Skins and Chicos, "racist shades that are not in step with the company's values"
Nestlé has renamed its Allen's Red Skins and Chicos lollipops to Red Ripper and Cheekies, in response to "shades that are out of step with the company's values." The brand's products underwent... more
IndustryCovid does not stop Barry Callebaut, sales resumed in the 4th quarter
Recovery of 4.3%, as anticipated by the company at the beginning of the year
Barry Callebaut confectionery company founded in 1996 from the merger between the Belgian chocolate producer Callebaut and the French confectionery company Cacao Barry, after a 14.3% decline in revenues... more
ForeignNestlé takes over the majority of Mindful Chef
Company producing nutritionally balanced ready meals in the UK
Nestlé announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the British company Mindful Chef in a move to strengthen its direct-to-consumer offering in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2015, Mindful Chef offers... more
Economy and financeNutella Biscuit, the best-selling biscuit in Italy
One billion individual biscuits sold, also "in tubes" from 2021
One year after its launch on the Italian market, Nutella Biscuits breaks through the wall of 1 billion biscuits sold in Italy. Ferrero had assumed to reach 25 million packages sold, more than 47 million... more
ForeignMondelēz International 3Q2020 results
Net revenues + 4.9%, gross profit increased by 276 million dollars
Mondelēz International, today reported the company results for the third quarter of 2020. "Our third quarter performance was strong across all key metrics, with broad-based revenue growth as demand remained... more
Fairs#CiockDown: Eurochocolate's surrender to the pandemic
The 27th edition of the "sweetest" event in Perugia has been deleted
The 27th edition of Eurochocolate was scheduled for October 16, a famous annual event dedicated to the culture of chocolate in the city of Perugia. Just 7 days from the start, following an ordinance of... more
CoffeeDates set for Sigep 2021, but with an "Expanded" edition
The Salon of ice cream, pastry, artisan bakery, coffee
Sigep 2021 is back, the "Ice-Cream, Pastry, Artisan Bakery, Coffee Show", but with a much more "Expanded" version of an entire week that will see the alternation of present events and completely digital... more
NewsMars: steps forward in the "Palm Positive Plan"
Mapping, management and monitoring, to combat deforestation
The US multinational Mars, uses only palm oil which does not resort to deforestation to be obtained; pivotal goal of the "Palm Positive Plan" business plan, launched in September 2019. The company has... more
Press releaseFacebook, the adv that works
Report Nestlé / Nielsen certifies boom in Baci Perugina sales
Thanks to a collaboration with Nielsen, Nestlè has conducted a two-year marketing mix modeling (MMM) study, to measure the effectiveness of the promotional campaign and the impact of the means used in... more
IndustryLindt Home of Chocolate: the new house close to Zurich
A unique competence center in Switzerland
On Sunday 13 September 2020, the Lindt Home of Chocolate based in Kilchber near Zurich will open its doors to the public. The company known for international chocolate production started this project 36... more
NewsFerrero inaugurates the first Kinder Joy of moving Park in the world
At Vicolungo The Style Outlets, on the model of the successful format launched at Expo / Gallery
A recreational motor park for children aged 5 to 12 that covers an area of over 1,700 square meters. Children who experience it have the opportunity to acquire or improve a range of skills, while having fun, thanks to a "Facilitating Environment" created by 8 recreational-motor machines, developed by the Department of Industrial Engineering of the Federico II University of Naples. more
DessertsMondelēz International Reports Q2 Results
Net revenues declined 0.8%, organic net revenue grew 4.6%, adjusted EPS was $0.57, up 9%
Mondelez International reported second-quarter 2019 results with adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share. On a constant-currency basis, adjusted earnings improved nearly 9% year over year, courtesy of... more
DessertsErgon Capital Partners acquires Dolciaria Acquaviva
A leading company in the Italian frozen bakery sector
Ergon Capital Partners acquires the majority of Dolciaria Acquaviva, the leading and fast growing frozen bakery Italian business. The Acquaviva family will reinvest into the deal and Pierluigi Acquaviva... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli, growth continues in HY2019
Strong organic Group sales +6.2% to CHF 1.76 billion
Lindt & Sprüngli in the 2019 first half achieved sales of CHF 1.76 billion, which corresponds to organic sales growth of +6.2%. This lays the foundation for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group to reach its organic g... more
DessertsFerrero and Campbell sign agreement for sale of Kelsen for $300 Mln
The Italian group makes the deal by Belgian affiliated company CTH Invest
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Kelsen Group to a Ferrero Belgian CTH Invest affiliated company for $300 million, subject to customary purchase... more
DessertsMondelez International acquires majority stake in Perfect Snacks
Fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks further expands company’s leadership in broader snacking
Mondelēz International announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks, a pioneer in the fast-growing refrigerated nutrition bars segment. With increased distribution in US retailers,... more
DessertsNestlé reports sales up 3.4% in 1Q
The Company reached revenue of SFr22.2bn ($21.9bn)
Nestlé confirmed it expected organic sales growth to exceed 3 percent this year after good momentum in the United States, Brazil and China helped it post better-than-expected sales growth in the first... more