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With the introduction of traditional brand Läkerol – owned by LEAF BV,based in the Netherlands – distributors Importhaus Wilms/Impuls will be bringing a Scandinavian market leader to Germany this autumn. ... SG

At the BioFach 2006 Grabower Süsswaren presented the world’s first
ever chocolate marshmallow made exclusively of natural, organic ingredients. A huge success, the Bio Kuss organic marshmallows, sold under the ... SG

The Swiss tin manufacturers Hoffmann Neopac AG, Thun, take over the cigarillo tin business from Staehle GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart/Germany.The acquisition makes Hoffmann the leading producer of cigarillo tins ... SG

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, announced that it will acquire an 80% initial interest in Odintsovo Confectionery Plant Ltd (A. Korkunov), a privately held premium chocolate company in Russia, ... SG

For the third year in succession, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Kilchberg, reported a double-digit increase in sales, with the highest-ever growth rate in the company s history. With group ... SG

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced its key sales figures for the first three months of fiscal year 2006/07 ended November 30, ... SG

The Bradman Lake Group announced that planning permission has been granted for a new multi million pound manufacturing side to be built in Norwich in the United Kingdom. This new ... SG

Since 1972 the prestigious SG Golden Watch has been presented by the international confectionery association Sweets Global Network at a ceremony during the elegant SG New Year Reception in Munich. ... SG

Global confectionery company Masterfoods has pledged to roll out new packaging displaying the calorie content of each of its products following pressure on manufacturers to help combat obesity. According to ... SG

Nelly Wenger has informed Nestlé of her decision to resign as Managing Director of Nestlé Switzerland in order to secure the best possible conditions for her full recovery and allow ... SG

Dr Thomas Kirchberg appointed to the executive board of Südzucker. Dr Rudolf Müller will retire on 29 February 2008 and his successor has been named as Dr Thomas Kirchberg, whose ... SG

The 7th International SG Sweets Business Forum, held in the Hotel Marriott, Berlin, broke all records - as Chairman of the SG board Dr Udo Gyllensvärd was proud to announce ... SG

Hershey is drawing up plans to enter the Indian market with local dairy firm Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) or chocolate maker Campco, the Economic Times paper said on ... SG

Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich, announced its results for fiscal year 2005/06 ended August 31, 2006. In the past fiscal year sales revenue rose by 4.9% to CHF 4,261.9 million, helped ... SG

The Italian chocolate concern Ferrero has officially opened it s state-of-the-art plant in Brantford. Ferrero Canada s new 900-thousand square foot plant is located on 170 acres. By next year, ... SG