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Belgium based ingredient manufacturer Puratos announced the acquisition of the Canadian chocolate manufacturer Foley´s chocolate. For Puratos it is the biggest acquisition until now. The company wants to increase their market share and production capabilities in the North American sector. Foley´s is a producer of real chocolate and compound. “We’re all enormously proud and excited…
Constantia Flexibles,Vienna/Austria has completed their acquisition of Drukpol Flexo, a renowned packaging company based in Poland. Drukpol Flexo, known for its printing and converting capabilities, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality packaging solutions in the food and HPC markets for local and international customers. The acquisition of the company by Constantia Flexibles strengthens…
German collagen peptide and gelatins manufacturer Gelita has cut the emission of Green House Gases (GHG) by 10 % in the last two years. The company wants to reduces the GHG-emission by 50 % until 2030 based on the level of 2020. Dr Sven Abend, CEO of GELITA AG, said: “Sustainability is one of the…
Starting in the UK market Mars delivers the well known Mars bar in a completely recyclable paper packaging as a test. The bar will be available at Tesco stores for a limited time. Afterwards Mars will learn from the results and present a plan to go for more trials in the region.
Italian chocolate manufacturer Ferrero focusses into social responsibility. Under the claim Quality at heart the company wants to transport their believe in the idea that every food can be eaten in small balanced amounts in order of a balanced and varied diet. To underpin this believe Ferrero invests for example in a activity for children…
Financial benefits from Fairtrade sales and numbers of producers in the Fairtrade system reached record levels in 2021, topping €200 million in Fairtrade Premium and two million farmers and workers, respectively, according to a set of monitoring reports released today by Fairtrade International. The fourteenth edition of the reports highlight a full set of data…
The chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli, Kilchberg/Switzerland has published their 13th annual sustainability report. Main facts are: Share of cocoa sourced through sustainable programs increased to 67% Companies expansion of responsible sourcing standards to additional raw materials Climate targets submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative Lindt & Sprüngli concludes that 112,000 farmers in seven…
– Strong platform with proven track record of high growth enhances offering in attractive $65B global packaged cakes and pastry category – Addition of differentiated brands, including 7Days, adds $580 million of revenue in priority adjacent snacking categories such as croissant and bake rolls – Opportunity for shared benefits between Chipita S.A. and Mondelēz International…
MF-hamburg GmbH will become a new member of the ROTZINGER Group AG, with HANSELLA GmbH from January 1st, 2021. Both companies have a long history of amicable and close cooperation, which has been cemented by the ROTZINGER Group now holding a 51% stake. MF-hamburg, based in Tangstedt, Germany, is an internationally active company with around…
Bühler has announced its achievement of the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification which recognizes the outstanding quality procedures and business practices observed during the manufacturing of its optical sorters. Having previously secured the ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, Bühler opted to pursue the ISO 9001:2015 certification, the latest globally recognized quality management standard developed by the International Organization…