Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Ingredients Division of Gertrude Hawks Chocolates U.S.

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of the ingredients division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates in the U.S. The integration will start as of now. Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Barry Callebaut, said: “Gertrude Hawk Ingredients adds new capabilities, technologies and…

Nestlé buys Atrium Innovations

Nestlé announced that it agreed to acquire privately-held Atrium Innovations, a manufacturer of nutritional health products, from a group of investors led by Permira Funds for USD 2.3 billion in cash. Atrium’s 2017 sales are expected to reach almost USD 700 million. The move supports Nestlé’s pursuit of growth opportunities in consumer healthcare to complement…

Crown partners with with Mondelēz to support British servicemen and women

Crown Aerosols & Specialty Packaging Europe collaborated with Mondelēz, the Cadbury Foundation and Help for Heroes to create an iconic, impactful limited edition tin for the charity. The unique package, which contains the brand’s signature chocolate miniature bars, helps promote the foundation’s crucial work with Service Personnel and Military Veterans with injuries, illnesses and wounds…

Symrise among leaders in global CDP ranking

Symrise AG, Germany is one of the world’s leading companies in sustainability management. The renowned non-profit organization CDP has rated the Holzminden-based company as a global leader in the categories of climate, water and forests. The fragrance and flavor supplier is therefore among the top 25 sustainable companies worldwide. The Carbon Disclosure Project (or CDP)…

Mondelez International Employees Learn and Serve in Cocoa Farming Communities in Ghana

Mondelēz International will send employees to Ghana for a two-week skills-exchange program to learn about the challenges and opportunities in securing a sustainable cocoa supply, while sharing their diverse business skills with farmers. In its fourth year, the “Joy Ambassadors” program is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to grow its impact for people and…

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of D’Orsogna Dolciaria

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of D’Orsogna Dolciaria.. Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Barry Callebaut said: “We are pleased to close this agreement with D’Orsogna Dolciaria. This acquisition is a perfect fit with our ’smart growth’ strategy and will…