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Tradition is not preserving the ashes, but passing on the flame. Concerning the company succession at Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) and Maschinenbau Runkel GmbH, it is precisely this transfer that is decisive. SG SP

Informa Markets announces a brand-new global event – the Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo (10 to 13 May 2021). SP

Switzerland’s sugar confectionery manufacturers are looking back on a difficult year. 2020 saw them sell fewer goods overall than in the previous year, with the loss in sector-wide turnover more than double the decline in volume. SG

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced that Paul Chibe, President and CEO of Ferrero North America, will assume the role of Chairman of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term that begins immediately. SG

The Barry Callebaut Group announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, India. The new factory is Barry Callebaut’s third factory in India and represents its biggest investment in the country to date. SG SP

Symrise AG reliably continued its profitable growth course in 2020 despite the challenging environment. The group increased its sales by 3.3 % to € 3.52 bn taking into account portfolio and currency translation effects. SG SP

Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing has announced it has strategically realigned its portfolio to better reflect how, through its expanded product offering and capabilities, it supports customers to deliver future facing food experiences that consumers value. SP

Mondelez International has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Gourmet Food Holdings Pty Ltd, a leading Australian food company with a strong position in the attractive premium biscuit and cracker category. SG

Christian Traumann, Group President of Multivac, has been elected to the Presidium of the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). He will represent the packaging technology sector for his period in office from 2021 to 2026. SG SP

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) predicts India to be the fastest-growing cocoa market due to the country’s rising wealth and low demand base. SP

The 9th Round Table Cocoa, due to the Covid-19 crisis, will take place as web-based event on June 3rd 2021. The organisers under Dr. Daniel Kadow have prepared a compact lecture programme with the title “Post-harvest processing, cocoa bean quality and sensory standards – Where do we stand?”. SG SP

Following a previous year of mixed fortunes, turnover in the Swiss long-life baked goods industry declined again in 2020. SG

Label printing specialist Interket Group announce the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). SP

The Hershey Company’s new commitment to ending deforestation includes a crackdown on any cocoa supplier who breaches the policy, which may lead to suspension or complete removal from the company’s supply chain. SG SP

With the acquisitions of Inno-tech and Prins Verpakkingstechniek und Engineering (short: Prins) on 1 March 2001, Rovema strengthens its expertise in stainless steel machinery and new applications and can address new customer groups. SP