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More than 125 companies from outside of the United States will exhibit at the 2017 Sweets & Snacks Expo, making this year’s show the largest for international exhibitors. SG

The German Fachverband Faltschachtel-Industrie e.V. (FFI) has compiled a list of the international manufacturers of processing machines for the folding carton industry. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group registered flat sales volume growth (- 0.4%) to 492,931 tonnes during the first three months of fiscal year 2016/17 (ended on November 30, 2016), against a strong base from the prior year. Sales revenue increased by 3.2% in local currencies (+ 4.2% in CHF) to CHF 1.886 bn. SG

“Cake Tec - The International Cake Congress” from 15 to 16 February 2017 is an established platform that informs about the latest trends in industrial cake, muffin and cupcake production. SP

Vegan, high-protein and organic, combined with convenience and enjoyment: this mix of top trends has been translated by Norderstedt-based company SternLife, the functional food specialist, into attractive new ideas for health product suppliers as well as for drugstore chains and private labels. SP

ProSweets Cologne will run from January 29th to February 1st, 2017 in Cologne, Germany, simultaneously with the ISM as usual. SP

The “International ZDS Congress for Additive Manufacturing and 3D-Food Printing for the Confectionery and Snack Industry” was rescheduled from ProSweets Cologne program and postponed on 19/20 September at ZDS in Solingen. SG

The French company Roquette, a global leader in innovative plantbased food ingredients, has announced a notable investment of more than € 285 m to build a brand new pea-protein manufacturing site in Portage la Prairie, Canada in order to address the growing demand for plant proteins. SP

Wacker Chemie AG will premier two brand new products for the confectionery industry at the upcoming ProSweets Cologne fair: the Candy2Gum technology and the world’s first 3D printing with chewing gum. SP

Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich purchases 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA region. The target of using 100% sustainable packing worldwide in 2025 is near. SG SP

The 7th “Cocoa Round Table” event is coming up on June 22nd and 23rd, 2017 at the University of Hamburg. Under the coordination of Dr. Daniel Kadow scientists from leading universities will report on the latest cocoa-related developments. SG SP

In line with the company motto “We bring ideas to life”, Doehler presents at ProSweets Cologne comprehensive natural ingredients, ingredient systems, integrated solutions and inspirations for confectionery and baked goods. SP

Once again Lindt & Sprüngli succeeded in outperforming the overall chocolate market, achieving important market share gains and sales growth in line with 2016 strategic targets. SG

During the ProSweets Cologne, the "Ingredients – reformulation of sweets and snacks" special event is the starting point of daily tours under the professional direction of the DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft). SP

Barry Callebaut AG successfully closed the acquisition of the chocolate production facility from Mondelez International in Halle, Belgium, as announced on September 15, 2016. This follows the completion of works council consultations and closing conditions. SG