United Biscuits (UB) has clinched a three-year partnership with international food conglomerate Cargill ensuring dedicated cocoa and chocolate supplies for products such as Jaffa Cakes and McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives.
Food mogul Nestlé has recommenced operations in Azerbaijan through a registered company following suspended trade of its entire product range in March due to supply problems.
Kraft has struck an £11.7bn deal to acquire Cadbury in a move that could bring to an end months of fierce corporate battles, and Confectionerynews.com has constructed a timeline of key events in the takeover saga.
The iconic UK Highland Toffee bar has been saved from extinction
after the company which produces it, Millar McCowan, was bought out
of receivership this week.
Leading confectioner and drinks company Cadbury Schweppes has
announced plans to sell its UK-based popcorn and toffee divisions,
as the company sets about tweaking its extensive global portfolio.
McGowans, the Scottish confectionery outfit behind the Highland
Toffee brand, has been bought by a mystery buyer, ending its month
long receivership battle, Tom Armitage reports.
Crown Iron Works, a leading provider of oilseed processing plants
and equipment, is to consolidate its four China production
facilities into one in an effort to meet increased demands.
