Mintel: 5 trends to impact global packaging in 2018 19-Dec-2017 By Jenny Eagle Mintel market intelligence has announced five trends to impact the global packaging industry in 2018.
Seasonal NPD Mars Wrigley launches M&M’s, Snickers, Skittles SKUs for Valentine’s Day 2018 18-Dec-2017 By Douglas Yu Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched an array of candy and chocolate products for next year’s Valentine’s Day.
M&A Alter Eco founders on NextWorld Evergreen’s acquisition: Chocolate consumers want a story 18-Dec-2017 By Douglas Yu Private equity firm NextWorld Evergreen has acquired San Francisco-based single-origin chocolate company Alter Eco for an undisclosed sum.
‘Snacking powerhouse’: Hershey to acquire Skinny Pop maker Amplify Snack Brands 18-Dec-2017 By Oliver Nieburg Hershey has sealed a deal to acquire Skinny Pop popcorn and Tyrrells chips maker Amplify Snacks brand for around $1.6bn.