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Search, find and be found: The exhibitor and product database for interpack 2023, which will take place in Düsseldorf from 4 to 10 May 2023, is now available. SP

In the latest quarterly bulletin of cocoa statistics for August 2022, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) revised its estimates for the 2021/22 cocoa year. SP

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a plug and play solution to help manufacturers create indulgent bars with high protein content in every layer. SP

Puratos, an industry leader in innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors, announced a new partnership with Shiru, a functional ingredient company for the food industry. SP

The Hershey Company announced that Marlene Creighton has been named as Global Chief Sales Officer, effective September 5, 2022. SG

In the field of flexible packaging for food and non-food, sustainable solutions are particularly in demand. SP

From 23 to 26 October 2022, Syntegon will present its versatile portfolio of processing and packaging solutions at Pack Expo in Chicago/USA. SP

Fonterra and Royal DSM are launching a start-up seeking to commercialize fermentation-derived proteins with dairy-like properties in what is described as a “complementary nutrition partnership.” SP

Innoform Coaching and Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) are organizing the first Inno-Meeting Europe in Berlin on 6/7 October 2022. This industry get-together for the flexpack and food industry will be offered annually as part of the Inno-Talk concept. SP

At Südback, the trade fair for bakery and confectionery, around 700 exhibitors will meet trade visitors from Germany and abroad from 22 to 25 October 2022 in Stuttgart. SG SP

Malaysia’s largest cocoa grinder Guan Chong Bhd (GCB) reported a 22.59 % increase in net profit for the second quarter ended 30 June 2022 from USD 8.14 m in the previous quarter. SP

Pack Expo International is back and will open its doors on 23 October 2022 at McCormick Place, Chicago/USA. SP

Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe returns to France this year from 6 to 8 December. For the first time, the leading ingredients exhibition will take place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – occupying four halls with more than 1,200 exhibitors, ranging from leading ingredients suppliers through to highly specialized newcomers. SP

Revenues of € 7.292 bn (without chewing gum and without season) indicate that German retail confectionery sales in the first half of 2022 came in at 1.2% below their value for the same period of 2021. SG

Mars Wrigley has announced the appointment of Gülen Bengi as Global Chief Growth Officer, starting on October 3. She succeeds Cathryn Sleight. SG