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The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has signed an agreement to acquire Inforum, a leading Russian B2B producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many of the well-known consumer chocolate brands in Russia. This strategic acquisition will strengthen Barry Callebaut’s presence and production capacity in the high-growth Russian market, allow it to expand its market position, to leverage its value-adding Gourmet & Specialties business and to further increase market penetration in CIS countries and export markets. SG SP

On 1 October 2018, Clemens Berger took over the position as head of Bosch Packaging Technology’s Business Unit Food. SP

Brenntag and Cargill have reached an agreement, making Brenntag the exclusive distribution partner for Cargill’s industrial cocoa and chocolate in the Central Eastern European (CEE) region. SP

The unrelenting heat wave this July and August had a negative effect on the development of confectionery revenues among German retailers. SG

As part of a press breakfast at packaging show FachPack, Hans-Joachim Boekstegers, Director and CEO of packaging specialist Multivac, gave an overview of the current development of the business as well as the packaging trends at Multivac and the company’s product highlights on the exhibition booth. SP

Firmenich has entered a strategic agreement with Layn Natural Ingredients that will give Firmenich exclusive access to a wide range of natural sweeteners and taste modulation extracts. SP

Südzucker AG group revenues in the first half year (1 March to 31 August 2018) of current financial year 2018/19 reached € 3.475 (previous year: 3.493) bn. SG

Ghana and Ivory Coast have agreed details of a plan to collaborate to defend cocoa prices within the framework of a strategic partnership agreement. SP

The US chocolate company Hershey Co has announced that it would buy Pirate Brands from B&G Foods Inc for USD 420 m in an all-cash deal, giving the chocolate group rights to snack brands such as Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings. SG SP

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company, the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer, for the long-term supply of over 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year. SG SP

From October 30th to November 1st, yummex Middle East (ME), the international trade fair for sweets and snacks in Dubai, presents the latest new products and trends for the rapidly growing market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). SG

Sustainability has long been an important aspect of corporate governance at the Hamburg-based ingredients specialist Bösch Boden Spies – for example in its selection of suppliers. SP

Mondelez has partnered with Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging to create a limited edition 80th anniversary tin for its iconic “Cadbury Roses” brand, a flagship product for the chocolatier. SG SP

Bunge Loders Croklaan is launching its new, next-generation, liquid margarine: Delica Pro Gold. SP

The legendary Baci Perugina is the latest sweet treat to be wrapped in Ruby chocolate, following the introduction of KitKat Ruby earlier this year. SG