The ten Brazilian companies that participated in the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago made US$ 1.34 million in business, with an expected US$ 12.35 million to be closed in the next 12 months. A total of US$ 13.69 million, it represents an increase of almost 18% compared to results obtained last year, when US$…

Coimbatore, India, 26 February 2019: ELGi, a global leader in providing compressed air solutions, will launch a revolution in oil-free compressed air technology at Hannover Messe ComVac 2019. Specifically, products that produce ISO Class 0 oil-free air at high efficiency rates, coupled with a low total cost of ownership and zero environmental impact, will be…

The world’s biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, has already been incorporated to the sales calendar of peanut snacks for Brazilians, who are passionate about football, and increase the product’s consumption at gatherings along the games. It is during Festas Juninas (“June Festivals”), a typical and unique event in Brazil, that the demand for…

Present in the US market for more than four decades, the Brazilian confectionery, snacks and biscuits industry arrives with a renewed range of products at the Sweets and Snacks Expo (SNS), in Chicago. The sector is already reaping good results from its significant investments in healthier products and typically Brazilian ingredients. This new range of…

Austrian sweets manufacturer PEZ has developed an exclusive souvenir for the wedding of the year. Fans of the happy couple and of the cult-brand can join in the bidding for a distinctive dispenser set, the only one of its kind in the world: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be auctioned on Ebay for Charity…

The Mondelēz International Foundation today announced the launch of healthy lifestyle programs aimed at bringing nutrition education, active play and fresh foods to at-risk children and their families across 10 countries. This is part of the Foundation’s multi-year $50 million commitment to promote healthy lifestyles and address obesity. New programs in Argentina, Australia, Egypt, France,…

The global packaging and paper group Mondi received a World Food Innovation Award 2018 in the “Best Packaging Design” category. The competition – organised for the fourth time by FoodBev media – recognises the company’s innovative concept for the Pistachio Dream box. Out of 220 entries from over 20 countries, the panel selected Mondi’s submission…

Ruby is the 4th category in chocolate after dark, milk and white. Callebaut ruby RB1, is the 1st ruby chocolate dedicated to artisans. It delivers a sparkling ruby colour and intense fruitiness with fresh, sour notes – as a result of meticulous selection and expert crafting of ruby cocoa beans. The colour and taste are…

Natra, a multinational producer of chocolate and cocoa products, has presented its new line of healthier products, Better for you, which includes organic products, less sugar, no palm oil and lots of nuts. The company, a reference multinational within Europe in the production of cocoa-derivatives and chocolate products, with particular focus on chocolate products for…