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Campbell Soup Co. on Thursday said it will explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, for its Godiva Chocolatier business, as the company looks to focus on healthier food items. ... SG

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company announced a 14 percent gain in second quarter sales versus a year ago to a record $1.38 billion, the Company s highest sales quarter ever. ... SG

The confectionery company Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicagi, has signed a deal with the National Basketball Association that gives the company exclusive category rights and makes Big Red, Juicy Fruit, ... SG

The new facility, located in Tema, will produce cocoa liquor, butter and powder. Capacity will start off at 65,000 metric tones, with the potential to almost double, said the firm. ... SG

Following extensive flooding in parts of the North of England, the Sheffield candy factory of Cadbury Trebor Bassett, alongside homes and businesses in the area, was severely affected and production ... SG

The Hershey Co. have announced that it named Bert Alfonso as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Alfonso previously served as the vice president of finance and planning for the company ... SG

Cadbury Schweppes plc. unveils its environmental strategy designed to transform the company s manufacturing processes and assets, minimising the use of energy, packaging and water in response to the challenge ... SG

Cadbury Schweppes plc has announced that it has acquired 93.32% of Kandia-Excelent S.A., a leading Romanian confectionery business, from Kandia NV, a private equity investment holding company managed by Meinl ... SG

Cadbury Schweppes plc has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Turkish gum company Intergum from the Amram family for a consideration of US$450 m (appr. €335 m) in ... SG

Cadbury Schweppes plc announced the sale of three of its non-core businesses. The company has agreed to sell our Australian jams, toppings and jellies business to H. J. Heinz Company ... SG

German and international packaging designers, -developers, -producers and -users are invited to participate in the German Packaging Award 2007. Goal of the competition: Awarding of prizes for creative and innovative ... SG

The private equity fund Brynwood Partners VLP has acquired the traditional Turtles confectionery brand from the US business unit of Nestle SA, through a newly formed group called DeMet s ... SG

At its meeting, the Board of Directors of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co has elected Max Grishakov, vice president and general manager of Wrigley Russia, as an officer of the company. ... SG

Groupe Danone, Paris has sold ist 40% stake in German biscuits manufacturers Griesson - de Beukelaer (GdB), Polch to the management of GdB. Financial details of the transaction were not ... SG

The Hershey Company and Barry Callebaut AG, Zuerich, announced a strategic supply and innovation partnership. The co-operation will enable the companies to work together to drive long-term growth in the ... SG