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Ice cream mega-brand Magnum has launched a new line of Ruby chocolate-covered mini ice creams in the US. SP

At ProSweets 2020 in Cologne (2 to 5 February 2020, hall 10.1, booth D28/E29), Paradise Fruits by Jahncke will debut its latest range of freeze-dried Crunchy granulates. SP

Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, has announced a new alliance called 4evergreen. The aim of the alliance is to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy that minimizes climate and environmental impact. SP

The Italian packaging machinery industry continues to grow, its total turnover exceeding the record figure of 8 bn Euros registered in 2019. SP

According to company’s statement, Mondelez International has launched in a world-first its Cadbury Energy bar in new packaging made from 100% recyclable sustainably sourced paper. SG

Mondelez International has announced that it has named Minsok Pak as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. SG

GCB Cocoa Singapore Pte Ltd (GCBCS), a subsidiary of the Petaling Jaya, Malaysia-based Guan Chong Berhad, has entered into an agreement with the Netherlands’ Schokinag Holding BV to acquire the Dutch company’s entire stake in Germany-based Schokinag Holding GmbH (SHG) for € 29.93 m. SG SP

Following a comprehensive selection process, Dr Peter Pfeilschifter has been appointed as the new CEO of the Hochdorf Group by the Board of Directors of Hochdorf Holding Ltd. SP

With a wide thematic and geographical scope – exhibitors from 74 countries and visitors from 173 countries – Fi Europe & Ni once again proved that it is the trusted and chosen meeting place for the international food and beverage industry. SP

On 4 February 2020 in Cologne, everything will be revolving around the future of the sweets and snacks industry. “#CONNECT2030 – The Future Summit for Sweets and Snacks” is the name of the new format of ISM and ProSweets Cologne, which are being staged parallel. SG SP

Confectionery revenues in the German retail sector rose by 2.3% up to € 11.510 bn through calendar week 44 of 2019, according to Nielsen‘s calculations. SG

Caldic Ingredients Deutschland will be the exclusive distribution partner for Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate for the German and Austrian food industry. SP

Packaging and marketing agency DeTeMa from Aachen/Germany was invited by Messe Köln as an innovation partner to design part of the booth on the subject of digitization and packaging at trade fair ISM/ProSweets Cologne in Cologne (2 to 5 February 2020). SP

Another successful year is drawing to a close. Packaging Valley celebrated this recently at its annual Christmas party. SP

The ordinary Annual General Meeting 2019 of Barry Callebaut AG was held in Zurich-Oerlikon/Switzerland under the chairmanship of Patrick De Maeseneire, Chairman of the Board, and Jakob Baer, Vice-Chairman of the Board. SG SP