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The company group Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG achieved strong double-digit growth in an economically challenging financial year 2021 impacted by the Corona pandemic. SG

ProSweets Cologne, the international supplier fair for the sweets and snacks industry, is being staged in Cologne again from 30 January to 2 February 2022 after a one-year break due to the pandemic. SG SP

In the first nine months of fiscal 2021/22 (1 March to 30 November 2021), Südzucker AG increased its group revenues by € 550 m to € 5.639 bn (previous year: € 5.089 bn). SG SP

Oterra, one of the largest providers of natural colours in the world, announces the launch of its extended caramel range. SP

At ProSweets Cologne 2022 (30 January to 1 February 2022), GNT will highlight Exberry Coloring Foods’ ability to deliver powerful shades in a vast array of confectionery applications. SP

On 1 January 2022, Miyryam Servet Mustafa was named Managing Director of Multivac Bulgaria Production EOOD. SP

In recent years, the Schur Flexibles Group has grown rapidly and has established itself as a leading company in the field of flexible packaging solutions in Europe. SP

Oterra, one of the world’s leading suppliers of natural colours, with a wide portfolio in the industry, continues its strong growth acceleration announcing the acquisition of Food Ingredient Solutions. SP

On 1 January, 2022, the previous managing director and co-founder of foreign body detection specialist Mesutronic Gerätebau GmbH from Lower Bavaria, Karl-Heinz Dürrmeier (63), was replaced by Christian Boxleitner (47). SP

Oterra, one of the world’s leading suppliers of natural colours with a wide portfolio in the industry, announces the completion of the acquisition of Diana Food’s natural food colouring business on 29 December 2021. SP

With 400 exhibitors at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Pack Expo East 2022 (21 to 23 March, Philadelphia) attendees get the best of both worlds – the ability to see a comprehensive range of packaging and processing technologies yet still have time for personal, productive discussions with suppliers. SP

The Hershey Company has announced the completion of its acquisition of Dot's Pretzels, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc., a leading manufacturer of pretzels in the United States. SG

Ochsenhausen, Germany-based Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG is one of the first film producers to have successfully completed the initial audit for ISCC PLUS certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). SG SP

Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, announces the appointment of Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, both effective 1 January 2022. SP

FF2032, Lotus Bakeries’ corporate venture fund, announces the closing of a minority investment in US brand The Good Crisp Company. FF2032’s investment is part of a larger Series A financing round to support the growth of the company. SG