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Symrise reports that it closed the 2022 fiscal year with another strong increase in sales and good profitability despite challenging economic conditions. SP

Foodtech venture fund Sparkalis has taken a minority stake in Fooditive BV, a next-gen food technology business specializing in sustainable plant-based ingredients. SP

FoodTech start-up CarobWay brings the nutritional treasures of the ancient carob fruit to the modern table (Vitafoods Europe 2023, 9 to 11 May, Geneva/Switzerland, booth L49). SP

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG generated sales of CHF 4.97 bn in the financial year 2022 (previous year: CHF 4.59 bn), which corresponds to strong organic growth of 10.8%. SG

Puratos, a leading global provider of bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, announces its commitment to switching to more sustainable packaging solutions. SG SP

Ingredient specialist Ulrick & Short launched a new clean label ingredient aimed at replacing the functionality of egg whites in meringues. SP

Caldic has closed the transaction and will merge with Asia-Pacific-based Connell forming an alliance poised to strengthen the company’s regional presence, which will operate under the Connel Caldic brand. SP

PMMI,The Association for Packaging & Processing Technologies, organizer of the Pack Expo trade shows in the USA and Mexico, and Koelnmesse GmbH, organizer of supplier trade shows for the food and beverage industry including Anuga FoodTec in Europe, Asia and South America, are joining forces with the goal of jointly promoting and expanding their events in the packaging and processing industry. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2023. SG SP

Bell Flavors & Fragrances unveiled its Bell Technology and Innovation Center (BTIC), a new facility poised to advance innovation, engineering, technology, research product development as well as applied sciences. SP

Kerry has appointed Azelis and Caldic to streamline its distribution network across Europe. SP

Registrations are now open for Vitafoods Europe 2023, the leading global platform for nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplement professionals. SP

The list of exhibitors of ProSweets Cologne, which is being co-staged this year for the first time as a “Special Edition” in April together with ISM, already provides a foretaste of the forthcoming inspiring event, says organizing Koelnmesse GmbH. SG SP

Industrial biotech company AB Enzymes and Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients, signed a distribution agreement extension for bake and food enzymes in most of Europe. SP

Taste and nutrition giant Kerry has reported increased revenues driven by both volume growth and price hikes. SP