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With a new branch in Istanbul, the packaging machine manufacturer Rovema continues to implement its internationalisation strategy. SP

At interpack Netzsch Confectionery introduced its latest innovation, the Mambo completely enclosed processing plant, to international industry professionals for the first time. SP

Nestlé AG, Vevey, has inaugurated its first-ever confectionery plant in Egypt. The new extrusion line at the company’s existing dry goods factory in Madinat es-Sadis min Uktubar (6th of October ... SG

Today, the new Callebaut Chocolate Academy centre in Wieze/Belgium was officially opened. The flagship Chocolate Academy centre offers professionals from all backgrounds a place to learn and strengthen skills while ... SG

According to the IRI confectionery monitor, product categories salty snacks and chocolate have provided for more stability and added value with their revenue increases during the first four months of ... SG

Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich, presents Choc-a-like(TM), its extended range of compounds for professional bakers, ice cream manufacturers and chocolatiers. The Choc-a-like(TM) product portfolio offers different flavors of smart compound ... SG

Confectionery sales volume in Germany grew by 0.7% compared with the year prior for the first 18 weeks of 2014. According to the current Nielsen monitor, the 2.1% average price ... SG

ADM Cocoa, one of the world’s largest processors and suppliers of cocoa products, will be presenting its S.E.R.A.P. TM (Socially and Environmentally Responsible Agricultural Practices) Programme and products at this year’s World Cocoa Conference (WCC) in Amsterdam (9 June – 13 June. SP

The Nordic confectionery company group Cloetta AB has acquired Aran Candy Ltd and the brand “The Jelly Bean Factory”, an Irish company producing and selling gourmet Jelly Beans worldwide. The ... SG

Figures for the Sweets & Snacks Middle East trade fair are once again indicating outstanding registration rates. The event – which takes place from 9-11 November 2014 in Dubai – ... SG

Intersnack Group GmbH & Co KG and Herkules Private Equity Fund II have announced that they have entered into an agreement where Herkules sells the salted snacks manufacturer Estrella Maarud ... SG

Senior executives from 12 of the world’s l argest chocolate and cocoa companies are signing a joint agreement with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire ... SG

DS Smith Packaging has announced further investments to improve on its ability to serve the demands of customers across the D-A-CH region. The largest project will be the construction of ... SG

Olam International Ltd, a leading agri-business operating across the value chain in 65 countries, has announced that it will be investing USD 61 m to establish a new cocoa processing ... SG

The Swiss family-run company Ricola AG, Laufen, has again posted growth last year. From an economic standpoint, the strength of the Swiss franc continued to be a defining feature in ... SG