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The 34th Anuga was the best trade fair in a long time for many of the exhibitors. More than 7,400 companies from 107 countries, a new record, presented products from all over the world and all categories over the course of five days. Around 165,000 trade visitors from 198 countries took advantage of this unique offer for sourcing, information and ordering at top level. SG

Mannheim, Germany-based Südzucker AG has increased consolidated group revenues 9% to € 3.493 bn in the first half of the current 2017/18 fiscal year (1 March 2017 to 31 August 2017). SG SP

Elmshorn-based Capol GmbH, a Business Unit of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities, SE & Co. KG (FCS), is set to acquire Colarôme Inc., Saint Hubert, Canada with immediate effect. SP

As a manufacturer of pure natural products, Gelita AG, Eberbach/Germany, is highly committed to the environment, and sustainable action is deeply rooted in its corporate philosophy. SG SP

Nielsen‘s market researchers have computed a 0.7% increase of confectionery sales in the German retail for the period up to the 35th calendar week 2017, hitting € 8.820 bn. SG

Barry Callebaut today announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of D’Orsogna Dolciaria. The integration will start as of today. SG SP

The German Packaging Institute (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e. V.) presented the German Packaging Award for Functionality & Convenience to the rlc Packaging Group. SG SP

Following a sluggish phase in May and June, confectionery sales in German retail underwent positive development once again in July and August. SG

Recently, SternMaid officially opened its second production facility for retail products in Wittenburg/Germany. SP

The packaging trade fairs interpack and Ipack-Ima, as well as the Italian association of packaging machine manufacturers Ucima, intend to cooperate closely in the form of a strategic alliance. SG SP

Two developments of Bosch Packaging Technology have recently received prestigious packaging awards. SG SP

Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, has announced that it is acquiring the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group, as part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its global offering of natural extracts and further develop its presence in Brazil. SP

As of September, Christoph Held (46) is the new Managing Director at the packaging machine builder Optima consumer GmbH, based in Schwaebisch Hall. SP

Beginning in January 2018, Rainer DallaRosa will be taking over the management of Schubert North America in Charlotte. He succeeds Fritz Kipfer, who will be leaving the company after 16 successful years in order to devote himself to new activities back in Canada. SP

The new purple range of Herza Schokolade GmbH & Co KG consists of white chocolate pieces with purple fruit and vegetable powders. SG SP