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With Fi Europe Connect, show organizer Informa Markets has created a platform for exhibitors and participants to connect, do business and learn from F&B industry experts virtually. SP

Royal DSM reports a “solid first nine months in a challenging Covid-19 environment,” with a continuing robust performance in Q3, despite significant adverse foreign exchange effects. SP

As Executive Vice President for Manufacturing, Dr Christian Lau becomes responsible with immediate effect for manufacturing within the Multivac Group. SP

Mars Wrigley today published its 2020 Cocoa for Generations report “Reshaping the Future of Cocoa”. The report details the company’s progress toward ensuring 100% of its cocoa is responsibly sourced and traceable by 2025, while creating a pathway to a modern, inclusive and sustainable cocoa sector. SG

The Barry Callebaut Group today announced the opening of its fourth office and the third Chocolate Academy™ Center in China, at Shenzhen. SG SP

Quinn, a natural foods snack company known for reimagining classic snacks, announced it has closed additional Series D funding including an undisclosed minority investment, from The Hershey Company, as well as existing investors. SG

The growth of AR Packaging continues with the acquisition of German based Kroha GmbH, a specialist in folding carton packaging for pharmaceuticals. SG SP

The Multivac company Trimaster Oy, which is based in the Finnish city of Tampere, has been sold with effect from 1 November 2020 as a management buyout under the leadership of Leo Johansson. SP

The Ferrero Group has announced a new sustainability goal to reduce, by 2030, end-to-end greenhouse gas emissions by 43% for each tonne of product, compared to 2018. SG

France-based acacia gum manufacturer Alland & Robert plans to invest EUR 11 m early next year to install a fourth production line at its plant in Saint Aubin sur Gaillon/Normandy. SP

As the demand for natural colours continues to grow globally, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors shows a clear ambition to remain a leading supplier of natural colour solutions. SP

The B-to-B food ingredients supplier Bösch Boden Spies (BBS) is expanding its service portfolio for professional users in Europe. SG SP

Schubert is placing great emphasis on the new virtual trade show format Pack Expo Connects to present its latest technological developments and product innovations (9 to 13 November 2020). SP

Symrise AG successfully continued its profitable growth course in the third quarter despite the global coronavirus pandemic. SG SP

In times when many trade fairs are being postponed or cancelled altogether, creativity is more important than ever. SG SP