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Ingredion launched Erysta, its first polyol sweetener that comes in a range of crystalline particle sizes for different moisture applications. SP

As a pioneer in grand cru chocolate in Switzerland, Sprüngli launched a world first: Grand Cru Absolu – an intense chocolate experience made from just two ingredients. SG

As the leading international supplier trade fair of the food and beverage industry, with its two new segments “Automation” and “Digitalisation”, Anuga FoodTec 2021 (23 to 26 March, Cologne) is creating a compact platform for two of the industry’s top topics and will demonstrate how digital transformation can be implemented today and in the future. SP

Northeim-based Thimm Group GmbH & Co KG has received the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020. The award is presented as a quality seal for outstandingly managed medium-sized companies and is awarded by the audit and consulting firm Deloitte, WirtschaftsWoche, Credit Suisse and the Federation of German Industries (BDI). SG SP

The northern German dairy Uelzena eG will hold a 50 % stake in Biohealth International GmbH (BHI), Münchberg/Germany, and will integrate its nutrineo health food solutions (nutrineo) business division into the joint company. SP

Ocean Spray and Germany-based Foodist have joined forces to launch a new Crunchy Cranberry snack “with the speed of a start-up.” SG SP

The Hershey Co. is considering divesting its Scharffen Berger and Dagoba premium chocolate brands as well as Krave jerky. This stated said Michele G. Buck, President and CEO, Hershey, during an earnings call on the first quartal 2020. SG

Confectionery players can now achieve 50 % sugar reduction in final products without compromising on product taste following Bunge Loders Croklaan’s (BLC) latest creation Sweetolin. SP

Barentz International, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients headquartered in the Netherlands, has expanded its activities in the dynamic world of taste and nutrition. SP

The process and packaging technology specialist Syntegon, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, reported stable business performance in 2019. SP

On 7 May 2020, Laetus opens an online showroom with numerous stations and informative videos along the process chain. SP

On 8 July 2019, Hochdorf Group announced it would focus its strategy on its Baby Care and Dairy Ingredients divisions. SG SP

Due to the current developments on the coronavirus, ProSweets Cologne (Cologne, 31 January to 3. February 2021) is extending the early bird offer for stand bookings until 29 May 2020 in order to give exhibitors more flexibility and planning options during these times. SP

News from Sappi Packaging and Speciality Papers is now available on yet another channel: the LinkedIn business network. SP

From 25 to 29 May 2020, Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate will welcome all its customers to a virtual booth showcasing all the latest – from chocolate processing and moulding to integrated packaging solutions – that would have been displayed at interpack trade fair in Düssseldorf/Germany. SP