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Olam leverages African position with $167M Nigerian biscuit and candy acquisition

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:55 +0100

Singapore-based ingredients firm Olam has acquired Nigerian biscuit and candy maker Titanium Holding Company for $167M as it looks to seize upon the developing African market.

Nestlé defends Nesquik website as CFC demands ASA action on ‘cynical’ child marketing

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:57:53 +0100

Nestlé has leapt to the defence of its Nesquik milk-based drinks brand, after the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) lodged a ‘super complaint’ with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), complaining that well-known beverage and food brands were targeting children with 'cynical junk food marketing' practices online.

Revolymer enters 450 retail chains in US with degradable gum

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:08:09 +0100

UK-based firm Revolymer has secured distribution agreements with 450 retail chains in the US for its degradable chewing gum Rev7.

GEA food sector acquisitions focus after 2011 results boost

Mark.ASTLEY@wrbm.com (Mark ASTLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:33 +0100

GEA has vowed to continue its focus on food sector acquisitions after the company’s newly acquired Convenience Food Technologies segment helped drive 2011 sales and revenue.

Raw material price hikes boost sales for AAK

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:50:30 +0100

AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has posted modest growth in its fourth quarter (Q4) and final year results driven by raw material price increases and strong performance in its core food ingredients segment.

Cargill eyes Eastern Europe with €20m chocolate upgrade in Germany

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:55:44 +0100

Cargill has announced plans to invest €20m in two cocoa and chocolate production facilities in Germany as it looks to boost its presence domestically and in Eastern Europe.

Industry backs EU call on cocoa child labour and warns 100% certified is no guarantee

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:31:56 +0100

The chocolate and cocoa industry has backed an EU resolution to tackle child labour in cocoa production and warns children may still have produced cocoa that is 100% certified.

Hermetic double twist wraps can enhance lollipop shelf life up to a year, claims GEA

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:28:13 +0100

Food tech firm GEA claims hermetically sealing lollipops can increase shelf life up to a year compared to standard double twist wrapping.

Cama aims for machine that never stops

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:49:57 +0100

Automatic changeovers that reduce down-time will be the trend informing confectionery packaging machinery in 2012, according to Renato Dell’Oro of packaging technology firm Cama.

BIP strengthens UK position with What Next Candy acquisition

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:12 +0100

Dutch confectionery firm BIP Candy & Toy has acquired British-based What Next Candy for an undisclosed sum.

Natra establishes chocolate subsidiary after reorganisation

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:42:29 +0100

Spanish firm Natra has announced a new international chocolate subsidiary as it attempts to improve efficiency and explore new markets.

Stevia and mint flavours a winning combination, says Cargill consultant

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:16:58 +0100

Mint confectionery products containing the sweetener stevia could appeal to EU consumers, but each country has its own preference, according to a consultant to Cargill

Robotics, clean-label and stevia: ProSweets 2012 roundup

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:44:40 +0100

The confectionery trade fair ProSweets ended on Wednesday after four days of intensive trade fair business in Cologne, Germany.

Cocoa offers ‘consistent’ benefits for heart health: Meta-analysis

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:10:58 +0100

Consumption of cocoa and the compounds it contains offer significant and ‘consistent’ benefits to blood flow and blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 42 studies.

Cocoa can be the new cranberry, says food marketing guru

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:16 +0100

Cocoa and its extracts have the potential to rival the success of cranberries as healthful powerhouses, especially if a recently applied for European Union health claim is approved this year, says a leading consultant and author.

Hershey records growth as international markets shine

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:59:20 +0100

The Hershey Company has announced improved sales and gross profit in its fourth quarter (Q4) and end of year results as sales in emerging markets soared.

Day Two: Pro Sweets 2012 in pictures

Mark.ASTLEY@wrbm.com (Mark ASTLEY) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:42:41 +0100

The trade fair ProSweets 2012 got into full swing in its second day in Cologne, Germany and here are some images to give those who can’t be there a taste of the event.

Stevia chocolate bags ISM innovation award

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:58:54 +0100

Stevia chocolate firm Cavalier has scooped an award for innovation at this year's International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM).

Everyone's talking about stevia at ProSweets - director

Rory.HARRINGTON@wrbm.com (Rory HARRINGTON) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:22:21 +0100

The sweetener stevia is the hot topic of this year’s show following its approval as a novel food in the EU, according to the show organiser.

Europe must move to stamp-out cocoa child labour, MEPs tell Commission

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:29:23 +0100

A committee of MEPs is calling on the European Commission (EC) to consider legislating against use of child labour in cocoa plantations that fuel the EU's demand for chocolate, while the world's largest food firm Nestle has outlined its measures to safeguard against the problem.