CEO interview Perfetti Van Melle USA brings Airheads into gum and trials Velcro packs 22-Jun-2017 By Oliver Nieburg Perfetti Van Melle is hoping to lead US gum category growth by bringing Airheads into gum and launching Mentos Pure Fresh packs sealed with Velcro.
Yowie projects strong fiscal 2018 as it delays Canada entry 22-Jun-2017 By Oliver Nieburg Yowie Group forecasts 55% to 70% net sales growth for its upcoming financial year after warning it will miss its revenue target this fiscal year.
M&A BBX Capital acquires specialty candy retailer It’s Sugar for $57m 22-Jun-2017 By Douglas Yu Private equity firm BBX Capital has acquired It’s Sugar for approximately $57m to further expand its footprint in the wholesale confectionery market.
