Emerging Markets

Bumper Brazilian cocoa crop forecast

27-Aug-2003

This season's Brazilian cocoa production is already up 57 per cent
from the same period last year, according to the Bahia Commercial
Association.

Russia's chocolate revolution

19-Aug-2003

The future of one of Russia's leading confectionery companies,
Sladko Holding, is increasingly uncertain.

Cocoa driving Russian drinks market

25-Jun-2003

Sales of cocoa drinks in Russia are set to expand rapidly, despite
the fact that many local producers still face quality issues.

Russia: a sweet-toothed nation

23-Jun-2003

Consultancy firm Market Advice believes that the Russian
confectionery industry is in good shape.

A waffle revolution in Russia?

26-May-2003

A survey of waffle consumption in Russia reveals that traditional
non-packaged snacks remain very popular.

Nestlé tops growing Russian chocolate market

03-Apr-2003

Nestlé is the most popular chocolate producer in Russia, but other
international companies still play second fiddle to the numerous
local (or even regional) producers there. But the market is set to
grow over the next five years,...

Indian firm to sell machinery in US

09-Sep-2002

LMC International, the US provider of confectionery and bakery
processing equipment, has formed a strategic alliance with Indian
company Dhiman to sell its confectionery equipment in the North
American region.