Candy billionaire Forrest E. Mars dies
Mars has announced its former president has Forrest E. Mars died on Tuesday (July 26) aged 84.
Archives for July 27, 2016
Mondelēz adapts Milka to local tastes for China launch
Mondelēz International has tailored its Milka brand to Chinese tastes ahead of September launch for the power brand in the emerging Chinese market.
Corbion’s Purac powder receives approval for sour confectionery use in Canada
Canadian confectionery manufacturers are now able to use sodium hydrogen malate-added powder, developed by Corbion, to improve the sour flavor profile of their products, says the supplier.
Earnings call takeaways
E-commerce sales rise 30% for Mondelēz in H1 as biscuit competition heats up
Mondelēz has identified e-commerce as core to future growth as it faces tough competition in US biscuits and weak demand in the Middle East.
‘Portion control and re-sealable bags will be the future trends in confectionery’
Post-Brexit raw material costs, portion control and re-sealable bags are key concerns in the current confectionery market climate, according to Scottish private label confectioner Aldomak.