Execs on the move Orkla names Jeanette Hauan Fladby as new executive VP for confectionery and snacks business 29-Aug-2018 By Douglas Yu Orkla has named Jeanette Hauan Fladby as the new executive vice president for its confectionery and snacks division, effective October 1, 2018.
Seasonal candies Mars Wrigley and Hershey release Halloween 2018 candies: M&M’s, Skittles, KitKat, Reese’s and more 29-Aug-2018 By Douglas Yu Mars Wrigley and Hershey have launched new US candy lineups for Halloween this year, most of which are innovated around their core brands including M&M’s, Reese’s and KitKat.
Telecoms Kuapa Kokoo gives mobile phones to farmers to detect cocoa disease 29-Aug-2018 By Anthony Myers Ghana’s Fairtrade organization strikes deal with country’s telecom operator to help farmers get immediate help with their crops.
News in brief Chocolette Confectionary to launch new Red low-cal collection in UK 29-Aug-2018 By Anthony Myers Swiss-owned supplier targets British consumers with ‘guilt-free’ Red label.