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Presentations, workshops and special shows will enrich the ISM 2018 and the simultaneously held ProSweets Cologne fair. The “Trend and Theme Day” on Wednesday, January 31st, will present a very special programme for both retail and wholesale buyers as well as the industrial sector alike. SG

Nestlé Australia Ltd has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz Pty Ltd to sell Violet Crumble brand for an undisclosed sum. SG

On January 19, Nestlé Japan Ltd. will launch the Ruby chocolate version of its iconic KitKat® brand in KitKat® Chocolatory® stores in Japan and South Korea, as well as online. SG

At trade fair BioFach 2018, which takes place from 14 to 17 February 2018 in Nuremberg, Herza Schokolade will present a series of new products that take up the latest nutritional trends. SP

Nestlé SA announced that it agreed to sell its U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero for CHF 2.8 bn in cash. Nestlé’s 2016 U.S. confectionery sales reached about CHF 900 m. SG

Koelnmesse, which hosts specialist shows such as ISM, ProSweets and Anuga FoodTec, had a record-breaking year in 2017. SP

For the first time in its history of almost 175 years, Lindt & Sprüngli achieved sales worth CHF 4 bn. Besides gaining significant shares in almost all markets, Lindt & Sprüngli once again grew faster than the overall chocolate market. SG

Uelzena Group continues to grow and to invest strongly. SP

Lily O’Brien’s, the Irish manufacturer of premium chocolate, has been acquired by Colian Holding SA for € 40 m from its existing shareholders, the Carlyle Cardinal Ireland Fund and members of the Lily O’Brien’s management team. SG

Firmenich is acquiring Natural Flavors, a manufacturer of organic certified natural flavours. SP

Die Haas-Gruppe, Weltmarktführer für die Herstellung von Produktionsanlagen für Waffeln, Kekse und Süßwaren, ist jetzt Teil der Bühler-Gruppe. SG SP

Südzucker AG increased consolidated group revenues in the first three quarters (1 March to 30 November 2017) of fiscal 2017/18 to € 5.302 (previous year: 4.905) bn and the operating result to € 384 (previous year: 327) m. SG SP

GNT Group offers a fast and flawless transition from additives to colouring foods. SG SP

The Irish food and beverage company Valeo Foods has completed the acquisition of the confectionery business of the Finnish-based food and feed company Raisio at enterprise value of € 100 m. SG

The Hershey Company and Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hershey will acquire all outstanding shares of Amplify for USd 12 per share in cash. SG