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The National Confectioners Association NCA has announced that its Sweets & Snacks Expo will make a historic move to host the premier trade show for the confectionery and snack industries in a rotation between Indianapolis and Las Vegas over the next ten years. SG SP

The strategic partnership between Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) and Koelnmesse is taking off decisively. SG SP

The Hochdof Group took important steps towards financial recovery and strategic transformation in 2021. SP

The Lindt & Sprüngli Group remains on track for continued success and looks back on a very positive financial year 2021. Market share increases in all key markets, combined with high levels of profitability, contributed to growth. SG

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) released its first forecasts for the 2021/22 cocoa year and revised estimates of world production, grindings and stocks of cocoa beans for the previous 2020/21 cocoa year. SG SP

On 10 March 2022, OV Group is hosting a caramel themed live video online event. SP

Sensus, a leading producer and innovator in chicory root fiber, highlights the ambitions of the new Cosun strategy Unlock 25. SP

Cem Ödzemir, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, will open Anuga FoodTec, the international suppliers fair for the food and beverage industry, on 26 April 2022. SP

Bitter and astringent flavours in low-sugar cocoa confections can be manipulated by roasting cacao beans for longer and at higher temperatures, a Penn State study has found. SP

Recently, the first spadeful of earth for the extension work on the production hall at the Multivac site in Bozhurishte/Bulgaria was turned by Dr Christian Lau, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing at Multivac, and Miyryam Servet Mustafa, Managing Director of Multivac Bulgaria Production EOOD. SP

Symrise AG outstandingly capitalized on the economic recovery in 2021 and successfully continued the profitable growth course. The group once again significantly increased sales and earnings. SG SP

Vitafoods Europe is set to return as a market-leading "Smart" Event this summer, combining popular in-person attractions with a lively online programme designed to inspire nutraceutical professionals around the world. SP

Sebastian Clemens has been promoted to the role of Director of Sales for Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate USA. SG SP

In a special application, CAPOL® anti-sticking agents were recently used to glaze a dolphin-shaped fruit gummy candy weighing over one ton and thereby contributing to a shining world record. SG SP

Sappi, a leading manufacturer of packaging and speciality papers, will be introducing its wide range of facestock papers and silicone base papers as well as wet-glue label papers at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe in Brussels (26 to 29 April 2022). SG SP