News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Publically listed confectionery company Lindt & Sprüngli remains the most interesting acquisition target in terms of its premium portfolio and its post-recession weakened state, with Asian conglomerate Lotte a potential frontrunner, argues a market insider.
Bosch has unveiled plans to build a new €4m packaging machinery plant in India to meet burgeoning demand growth from the country’s food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.
Further strike action now seems unlikely at teacake and caramel wafer-maker Tunnock's after company bosses tabled an improved pay offer to staff.
Seasonal and chocolate box sales are projected to increase by 12.9 per cent between 2010 and 2015, growing to an estimated £4.1bn by 2015, according to a Mintel report.