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For the 14 industrial manufacturers of Swiss confectionery results once again surpassed the previous year in 2014 in terms of value. SG

ProSweets Cologne once again shows its important function as a supplier fair and information platform for the sweets and snacks industry. Around 17,000 trade visitors from 78 countries were counted from 1 to 4 February 2015. The share of foreign visitors was 65?%. SP

White spots on chocolate glazed confectionery are unattractive. Incorrect storage is not the only thing that can endanger the glaze. Researchers have also discovered other weak points in the production process. These analyses and findings can help to better protect their products from such coverings. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group, VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) and KU Leuven (University of Leuven), with the support of IWT (Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology-Flanders), managed to improve the process of cocoa fermentation. SG

The recent trade show ProSweets Cologne demonstrated just how fast-paced and innovation-driven the confectionery industry really is. Manufacturers have to react quickly in order to reach consumers with prod­ucts that fit in with the latest trends, whether that’s in terms of health and lifestyle issues or flavoring preferences. SP

Following its debut at interpack 2014, “Components for processing and packaging” will return to the next leading trade fair for the packaging industry and related process industries in May 2017 with a revised concept. SP

 

Lindt & Sprüngli reported sales in Swiss franc terms worth CHF 3.385 bn in the fiscal year 2014. This is a growth of 17.4% against in the previous year. Including ... SG

Symrise AG exceeded its targets and substantially expanded its market position in the fiscal year 2014. SG

The pallet manufacturer Ca­bka Group, based in Berlin, Germany, will take over Eryplast based in Herstal, Belgium by asset deal. In the future, Eryplast’s plastic pallets will be distributed under the Cabka-Ips label. SP

Nactis Flavours, an expert in aromatic raw materials, ingredients and flavours, acquired Robertet Savoury, the Belgian subsidiary of the Robertet Group, the Grasse region’s leading fragrance and flavours company. SP

The company group Frutarom Industries Ltd., Herzliya, Israel, recently acquired the flavors and specialty fine ingredients companies Vitiva in Slovenia, Ingrenat in Spain and FoodBlenders in UK. SP

The 20th International Exhibition for Machinery, Equipment and Ingredients for the Food Processing Industry, the Agroprodmash 2015, will run on 5–9 October 2015 at Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow. SP

During 2014, the Swiss long-life bakery product industry sold fewer biscuits than the previous year. Domestic sales experienced a slight fall, while export business saw a significant decline. SG

Mondelez International has named Robert Marques EVP and President, North America, succeeding Mark Clouse, who took on a new role as Chief Growth Officer in July 2014. SG

With four out of the ‘top five per capita chocolate consuming nations’ located in Europe, Euromonitor’s latest ‘Chocolate League Table’ clearly shows that the sweet tooth that has defined Western European consumers …is still very much alive. However, with increased pressure concerning healthier eating and sugar reduction, the European confectionery landscape looks set to change. SP