Archives for January 22, 2008

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Premium innovation boosts Lindt sales

By  Charlotte Eyre

Strong sales of premium and dark products have led Lindt & Spruengli to predict that full year revenue for 2007 will hit CHF 2.95bn (€1.8bn), a 14 per cent increase from the year before.

'Iconic' brands behind Tangerine's Cadbury buy

By  Neil Merrett

UK-based confectioner Tangerine agreed Friday to purchase some of the country's most iconic confectionery brands including Barratt Sherbet Fountains and Butterkist popcorn from market leader Cadbury Schweppes.

Outsourcing pushes up Barry Callebaut sales

By  Laura Crowley

Barry Callebaut reported increased sales volume for the first quarter of this fiscal year as a result of a mounting trend for food manufacturers to outsource their chocolate needs.