Travel sector showing positive sales growth for Ferrero

Chocolate giant Ferrero has recently released a string of travel snack items after analysts reported a strong growth surge in the travel confectionery category over the past two years.

Trademark infringement case favours Ferrero, report

A French court has ordered German manufacturer Candy Team to pay €200,000 in damages to Italian confectioner Ferrero over trademark infringement, according to a media report.

Hershey and Ferrero could bid for Cadbury

Hershey and Ferrero are reported to be considering a joint bid for Cadbury that could put the brakes on a hostile takeover by Kraft.

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Ferrero fined $65,000 for safety slip

Chocolate maker Ferrero Canada has been slapped with a $65,000 fine after a worker was injured at the firm’s plant in Brantford.

Ferrero to change Nutella ad, following ASA ruling

Ferrero UK has been told to remove its recent TV advertisement for Nutella, after a British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) verdict that it contains misleading information about nutritional content.

News briefs: Ferrero, Necco and Nireus

Ferrero's Russian division invests in the country; Necco is sold to an investment group; and Nireus concludes its deal to get out of the confectionery market.

News brief: Barry Callebaut, Ferrero and death by chocolate

A roundup of a few more confectionery stories from this week; Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, and potential death by chocolate.

Ferrero hanging on court decision for Chinese expansion

Italian chocolate maker Ferrero's ongoing battle with copycat products in China is hindering its growth in the booming market, and continues to erode the brand's value, says the company.

Ferrero looks for growth in North America

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero will soon open its first manufacturing plant in the Americas.

Ferrero wins battle against Chinese counterfeiters

Italian confectioner Ferrero has won its battle against Chinese counterfeiters who have been producing copycat versions of its products for the Asian market.

Ferrero profits from product launches

The launch of a number of new products helped increase sales at Italian confectionery group Ferrero during 2002. Consolidated group sales for the year rose...