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Nutrition label changes to run into thousands of euros
09-Jun-2005 - While the European Commission still seems far from producing a proposal to amend rules on nutrition labelling, a new study suggests costs of label changes for the food maker could hit €9000 a product, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cargill bolsters EU chocolate position on new German deal
02-Jun-2005 - US ingredients player reaches deeper into Europe, clearing a deal this week to buy industrial chocolate facility Schierstedter Schokoladefabrik from existing customer, Ludwig Schokolade, writes Lindsey Partos.
Karlshamns and Aarhus to merge?
27-May-2005 - Consolidation in food ingredients continues with Nordic fats and oil firms Aarhus United and Karlshamns set to merge, creating one of the world's leading suppliers of cocoa butter alternatives, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cargill races into number three pectin position on Citrico deal
26-May-2005 - Hydrocolloid industry sees competition step up a gear as US ingredients firm Cargill, for the first time, buys into the pectin market through the acquisition of Citrico, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cargill snaps up Brazilian sugar mills
26-May-2005 - Hungry food ingredients giant Cargill to enter Brazilian sugar and alcohol production sector for the first time, announcing a new deal to buy Açucareira Corona sugar mills.
Higher volumes mark 1Q for speciality fat firm Aarhus
24-May-2005 - Sales volumes improve for speciality fats but bulk vegetable oils continue to feel the pressure in the first quarter for fats and oils firm Aarhus United.
Cadbury off to 'good start' but tough trading ahead
19-May-2005 - British confectioner Cadbury Schweppes confirmed today that it remains on track to meet its annual financial targets, although warned of tough trading conditions in the second half, Tom Armitage reports.
Danish sugar giant to wind up beet operation
17-May-2005 - Functional flavours and ingredients manufacturer Danisco, one of Europe's largest sugar suppliers, is to cease the processing of sugar beet at one of its sites in Lithuania, Tom Armitage reports.
FFG takeover begins for Technology Flavors & Fragrances
17-May-2005 - Publicly-floated US flavour supplier Technology Flavors & Fragrances is set to go private, as industry rival FFG Industries begins a tender offer to acquire all of the firms outstanding shares of common stock.
Confectioner's demise blamed on supermarket squeeze
17-May-2005 - Scottish confectioner John Millar and Sons has gone into receivership and blamed aggressive pricing from supermarkets for contributing to its demise, Tom Armitage reports.
Ragolds to close following top brand sell-off
17-May-2005 - German confectioner Ragolds Süsswaren has said that it will cease operations at the end of the year - only days after it sold its top cough sweet brands to compatriot manufacturer Storck.
Cadbury to take organic chocolate mainstream
16-May-2005 - British confectioner Cadbury is to enter the flourishing organic chocolate sector for the first time, after acquiring Green and Black's - the company behind the UK's fastest growing confectionery brand, Tom Armitage reports.
Cadbury takeover tattle sparks share surge
11-May-2005 - Shares in Cadbury Schweppes, one of the world's biggest chocolate manufacturers, have rocketed - as reports surface that US rival Hershey's, together with a private equity group, is plotting a takeover bid, Tom Armitage reports.
Cadbury stumps up £40m for chocolate factory revamp
10-May-2005 - Cadbury Schweppes, the world's number two confectionery manufacturer, is to revamp its famous Bournville chocolate-making facility, as demand for its Dairy Milk brand continues to soar, Tom Armitage reports.
Chr Hansen eyes acquisitions as new owner brings cash
10-May-2005 - Chr Hansen is already on the look out for new acquisitions as the firm enjoys a fresh financial thrust from its new private equity owners, PAI partners, reports Lindsey Partos.
Storck to sign branded cough sweets deal
10-May-2005 - German confectioner Storck is to acquire two brands of cough sweet, according to an unconfirmed report in the Financial Times Deutschland - something which will allow it to extend its lead in the competitive sugar-based confectionery market.
Wrigley reaps early benefits of Joyco acquisition
03-May-2005 - Wrigley, the world's biggest gum manufacturer, has posted record Q1 profits and beat analysts' expectations - buoyed by impressive early sales from its recent acquisition of Spanish confectioner Joyco, Tom Armitage reports.
Private equity buys Chr Hansen
02-May-2005 - Ending months of speculation, the food ingredients arm of Chr Hansen has a new owner: not a fellow industry player but food acquisitive private equity firm PAI partners, reports Lindsey Partos.
Novozymes: food enzymes rise above industry pace for Q1
29-Apr-2005 - Food enzymes contribute a quarter of sales revenue to the overall enzyme business in the first quarter, says Danish firm Novozymes, marking a one per cent rise in contribution on the previous year, writes Lindsey Partos.
Confectionery price hike keeps Nestlé sales on track
26-Apr-2005 - Nestlé, the world's biggest food and drink manufacturer, has announced a modest increase in Q1 profits after successfully offsetting rising raw material costs with price increases across the UK and Continental Europe, Tom Armitage reports.
Cargill drives deeper into European chocolate market
20-Apr-2005 - Pressure on European chocolate suppliers mounts as US agri-giant extends its influence in Europe, announcing a deal to buy industrial chocolate facility Schierstedter Schokoladefabrik from existing customer, Ludwig Schokolade.
Mystery buyer throws Highland Toffee a lifeline
14-Apr-2005 - McGowans, the Scottish confectionery outfit behind the Highland Toffee brand, has been bought by a mystery buyer, ending its month long receivership battle, Tom Armitage reports.
Flavour sales fall for Givaudan in Q1
08-Apr-2005 - Givaudan, the world's number one fragrance and flavour player, saw sales in its flavour division slipping by 6.5 per cent for the first quarter, impacted by a loss of products and a fall in prices, writes Lindsey Partos.
Lotte consolidates interest in Chinese gum market
08-Apr-2005 - South Korea's Lotte Confectionery Company, the country's largest snack food manufacturer, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in a Chinese confectioner - a move which will not only bolster its influence among China's fragmented confectionery sector, but also help it move one step closer to catching up with number one gum giant Wrigley, Tom Armitage reports.
Sour times as Nestlé closes sweet factories
04-Apr-2005 - Nestle will close three candy plants that manufacture products like Sweet Tarts, Fun Dip and Pixie Sticks, the company announced last week.
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