Mondelēz International announced today it has taken a minority investment in Uplift Food, a US-based early-stage start-up focusing on prebiotic functional foods. This is the first venture investment the company is making as part of SnackFutures, the company’s innovation and venture hub aimed at unlocking snacking growth opportunities around the world. A key pillar of…

The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, celebrates today the opening of its new office and its new Chocolate Academy center in Beijing with customers (global and local food manufacturers, as well as professional chocolatiers) and distribution partners. The new office and the new Chocolate Academy center will…

Mondelēz International will today reiterate its 2019 financial outlook and long-term growth targets at the 2019 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Van de Put, together with Chief Financial Officer Luca Zaramella, will provide an update on the growth strategy introduced at the company’s Investor Day in…

tna has expanded its services in the Middle East with the official opening of a new office and training facility in Dubai. Located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ), the company’s new Middle East hub provides local food manufacturers with a range of new after-market services, including enhanced technical support and easier access to…

CEO of Olam Cocoa, Gerard A. Manley said:“We are excited to have the opportunity to rapidly expand our footprint in Asia and to develop this business with the founder and family of BT Cocoa. Our longstanding relationship will enable us to deliver world class cocoa ingredients and services to our expanded customer base and look…

The European Candy Kettle Club (ECKC) has held it´s first press conference at the ISM/ProSweets in Cologne. The European Candy Kettle Club is proud to look on a great history of over 45 years now. Founded in 1973 by the French chocolatier Guy Urbain the ECKC´s purpose is to support the development of great and…

tna is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Rankin to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Having recently returned to tna as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), Jonathan will lead tna’s day-to-day operations, while focusing on the implementation of new processes that will take tna’s operational efficiencies and growth to the next level. Founded in 1982 by…

„As anticipated in November, we had a steady start to the new fiscal year on top of a very strong prior-year base. We expect sales momentum to pick up in the back half of the fiscal year as additional volumes come on stream from new outsourcing contracts across all Regions, as well as from recently…

“Our fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results demonstrate the power of our brands, the strength of our global footprint and the potential of our strategic plan,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO. “We delivered on our key financial and strategic commitments for the year, including solid top-line and bottom-line growth and strong cash…