All news articles for November 2012

Haribo and Lindt Gold Bear case

Haribo and Lindt in Gold Bear trademark dispute

By Oliver Nieburg

German candy firm Haribo and Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli are locked in a legal battle in a German court over a trademark for products in the form of a golden bear.

Mondelez Q3 results hit by developing markets

Mondelēz takes tumble in developing markets

By Oliver Nieburg

Mondelēz International was weighed down by operational issues in Brazil and Russia in the third quarter (Q3) which harmed overall performance in its first results since it split from Kraft Foods in October.

Kit Kat social media Halloween buzz

Kit Kat rules Halloween social media buzz

By Oliver Nieburg

Nestlé’s Kit Kat, manufactured on license in the US by Hershey, has grown its social media standing more than any other candy brand over the Halloween period, according to a report by social media benchmarking company Unmetric.

TNA Robag FXIS 3ci

Dispatches from Pack Expo 2012

TNA bagger takes firm into new markets

By Rod Addy

TNA Solutions has launched a groundbreaking bagger, delivering speedy bagging to markets the company was previously unable to reach.

Innovation in RFID and colour changing bags

Trade association highlights packaging innovation

By Rod Addy

Breakthroughs in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, colour changing film and packaging designed to extend shelf life are some of the latest innovations highlighted by the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association.