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For four days, from 26 to 29 April 2022, the food and beverage industry met with its supplier sector at Anuga FoodTec – Special Edition – in Cologne/Germany. SG SP

Lillie Li Valeur (52) will take over as head of the Germany business of European dairy cooperative Arla Foods from 1 May 2022. SP

Beneo is making a EUR 50 m investment in a pulse processing site based in Offstein/Germany strengthening its plant-based portfolio. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group has announced its plans to expand its North American presence by building a new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada. SG SP

Connecting suppliers of food ingredients with a relevant global buyer audience is at the core Fi Europe trade fair. SP

Fairtrade International has announced the appointment of its new Global CEO, Sandra Uwera. Ms. Uwera steps into the role following the departure of Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o, who served as Interim Global CEO until 31 March 2022. SG SP

Mondelez International has announced it has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately USD 1.3 bn. SG

The Ferrero Group has announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire the Dublin-based company Fulfil Nutrition, the high-quality, vitamin and protein bar company which has direct sales in UK as well as distributing to Ireland and other European and Asian Pacific markets. SG

Two and a half years ago, the state road between Crailsheim and Dinkelsbühl in Southern Germany was relocated to make way for packaging machine manufacturer Schubert’s planned new building. SP

Exberry® Coloring Foods supplier GNT Group B.V. has published a major new report that sets out its plans to become the leader in its field on sustainability. SG SP

Nactarome, a company specialized in the natural colours, extracts, flavours and ingredients sector, has opened its first regional base in Bangkok/Thailand this month. The opening unveils the new European-based company ... SP

Arytza has installed a new manufacturing plant in Dublin to double its sourdough production and other specialty breads for UK and Ireland customers. SP

Advent International, one of the largest global private equity investors, today announced the acquisition of Irca, an Italian company engaged in the production of specialized ingredients for pastry, bakery and ice cream from the global investment firm Carlyle. SG SP

In view of the current multiple crises and the related new, daily challenges for the food industry, Anuga Horizon is reacting to the changes on the market for food and beverages in a needs-based manner and has readjusted its plans regarding the 2022 event. SG SP

Mexican Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., the world’s largest baked goods company which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the renewal of their long-term agreement. SG SP