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Switzerland’s 18 chocolate manufacturers achieved an overall result that was satisfactory in 2014. The volume of sales, which increased by a modest 4,900 tonnes to 183,738 tonnes, meant that turnover across the industry rose by 2.7% to SFr 1.728 bn. SG

The Swiss concern Nestlé SA, Vevey, has announced that it makes progress on empowering women in cocoa supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire. SG

Cargill has signed a formal partnership agreement to support Mondelez International’s Cocoa Life program, which strengthens both companies’ commitment to improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and to investing in a sustainable future for cocoa. SG

The Swiss concern Nestlé SA, Vevey, has reported full-year sales of CHF 91.6 bn – an 4.5% organic growth in line with analysts’ lowered expectations. SG

The Barry Callebaut Group, Zürich, has announced that the European Patent Office has awarded their patent EP 2 152 091 on reduced fat chocolate. SG

The Belgium company group Baronie, Brugge, has acquired through Baronie UK Ltd. the business operations of Corby-based Ashbury Chocolates Ltd., which entered administration earlier this month. SG

The U.S. snacking company Mondelez International has announced to acquire Enjoy Life Foods and to build on strategy to expand in fast-growing 'Better-for-You' snacks. SG

Charlotte-based U.S. company Snyder's-Lance, Inc. has announced Clearview Foods™, a new snack food division with a focus on developing innovative and better-for-you snacking options. SG

Billionaire Michele Ferrero, who became Italy's richest man with a confectionery empire built on his popular “Nutella” spread, has died aged 89. SG

The market research company Canadean expects the confectionery market in India to grow by 71% in the next four years, as the growing Indian middle-class consumes more gums and jellies and chocolate continues to be high in demand among children. SG

The Barry Callebaut Group announced today the signing of a new, long-term outsourcing agreement with World's Finest® Chocolate, a family-owned business based in Chicago, IL (U.S.). Under the terms of the agreement. SG

Jelly Belly Candy Company, headquartered in Fairfield, Calif., has announced the appointment of Robert Swaigen to the new position of Vice President of Global Marketing for the confectionery company’s global and domestic business. SG

the first ever global advertising campaign from KitKat, “Celebrate the Breakers’ breaks”, is now launching in Europe, starting with the UK. SG

Chewing gum manufacturer Wrigley Canada, subsidiary of Mars Inc., said that it plans to close its Toronto manufacturing plant in March 2016. SG

Diamond Foods, Inc. has announced that it has acquired a 51% stake of Yellow Chips, a manufacturer of high quality vegetable and organic potato chips based in the Netherlands. SG