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Open non-stop, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for customers and interested parties – with its first own virtual exhibition, industry leader Südpack is breaking new ground in customer communication. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed a long-term outsourcing agreement with Atlantic Stark, a leading chocolate, biscuits and candy manufacturer in Serbia. SG SP

Specializing in recyclable films, Termoplast S. r. L. is one of the pioneers of sustainable film production in Europe. SP

Oterra has closed its acquisition of Secna Natural Ingredients Group S. L. SP

In 2020, consolidated sales of EUR 670 m generated by the Uelzena Group were lower than expected and could not build on the good turnover of the previous year. SP

Jes Skytte has joined the sales team of Fismer Lecithin GmbH, Hamburg. The proven lecithin expert has been very successfully established in the Northern European market for more than 25 years. SG SP

His father Gerald Schubert served as Managing Director of Schubert Packaging Systems GmbH. Now, the 31-year-old son Johannes Schubert is following in his footsteps. SP

Despite the extraordinary challenges the world faced during the 2020 financial year, packaging machine manufacturer Gerhard Schubert GmbH posted a positive business result. SP

Provenance Bio, a San Francisco-based alternative proteins company, has unveiled animal-free gelatine using the company’s proprietary protein expression platform. SP

The Sweet & Snacks Expo officially opened as the first trade show to be held in Indianapolis in 2021 and the first food industry trade show in more than a year. SG

Brenntag Food & Nutrition, part of Essen, Germany-based Brenntag SE, has announced the acquisition of the US-located Storm Chaser Holding Corporation (“JM Swank”) from Platinum Equity. SG SP

The Barry Callebaut AG, ZÜrich, has signed an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations. SG SP

Oterra, an EQT portfolio company and formerly known as Chr. Hansen Natural Colors A/S, has announced plans to continue its strong growth acceleration through the acquisition of Diana Food’s natural food coloring business. SG SP

Epogee, a developer of EPG, the ingredient that eliminates most calories from fat, has revealed its ingredient is now a key component in Gatsby Chocolate’s latest line of better-for-you chocolate bars. SP

Ferrero North America, part of the Ferrero Group, is showcasing new products and initiatives coming to the U.S. at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, the confectionery and snack industry event taking place June 23-25 in Indianapolis. SG