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Sweegen is expanding its extensive sweetener portfolio in early 2022 with the zero-calorie, high-intensity nature-based sweetener brazzein. SP

Solvay and Eurovanille have jointly announced the sale of the Vanifolia formulated product line to Eurovanille, a key player in the processing of natural vanilla-flavoured products for the food sector. SP

After a disappointing second quarter of 2021, German retail confectionery sales returned to positive development in July and August. SG

The packaging and processing community came together this week for perhaps the most important Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo in its history, according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. SP

“Those who weren’t able to attend definitely missed out.” This was the unanimous view of the exhibitors and also the visitors surveyed as Fachpack in Nuremberg/Germany drew to a close on 30 September 2021. SG SP

The Board of Directors has appointed Rogier van Sligter, currently Co-President EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), sole President EMEA, effective October 1, 2021, following Andrew Fleming’s decision to pursue new career opportunities outside the Barry Callebaut Group. SG SP

As a strategic expansion of its product range, the dairy specialist WS Warmsener Spezialitäten GmbH, a company of the Uelzena Group, is investing in the production of liquid mixes for soft ice cream and milkshakes. SP

Lecithins have long been known for their emulsifying and dispersant properties, as well as their nutritional benefits. They have wide applications and are indispensable in certain areas. SP

AAK has agreed a deal to purchase BIC Ingredients, the lecithin arm of BIC International Holding, significantly increasing its footprint in the European lecithin market and supporting its vision of becoming one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin. SP

Barry Callebaut`s Board of Directors has appointed Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and as member of the Executive Committee, effective October 1, 2021. Also effective October 1, the Board of Directors has appointed Massimo Selmo as Chief Procurement Officer and as member of the Executive Committee. SG SP

Stevia giant Sweegen has expanded its footprint into China by formulating premium low-calorie confectionery chocolate for the brand TeChoco. SP

ADM has unveiled a new flavour production facility situated in Pinghu/China. The fully automated centre is dedicated to flavour production, taste design and product development. SP

In the second quarter of current fiscal year 2021/22 (1 June to 31 August 2021), Südzucker AG according to preliminary figures increased consolidated group revenues about 10% to about € 1.84 (previous year: 1.68) bn. The consolidated group operating result rose by about 25% to about € 85 (previous year: 68) m. SG SP

The U.S. concern Mars Wrigley has announced in a press release a redundancy plan that will result in the loss of 280 jobs in Biesheim (Haut-Rhin), its chewing gum production site. SG

The Belgian Sweet Products group has completed the acquisition of the French family business Cémoi. SG