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Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality plastic and metal packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has acquired a longstanding metal packaging partner, Netherlands-based CM Packaging. SP

Cargill is investing over USD 113 m to expand its cocoa processing sites in Yopougon, Ivory Coast and Tema, Ghana. SG SP

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has launched its second report on the sustainable commodities market, this time covering the cocoa sector. SP

Solvay is spearheading the switch to natural vanillin alternatives to satisfy the growing demand for true-to-nature products. SP

Nestlé Japan is launching its “Cacao Fruit Chocolate,” introduced in the form of a KitKat. SG SP

UPM joins 4evergreen which is a new initiative by Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy. SP

Barry Callebaut has succeeded in fiscal year 2018/19 to reduce its carbon footprint by - 6.7%, from 9.10 million tonnes to 8.49 million tonnes, whilst achieving + 5.1% volume growth. SG SP

With immediate effect, Multivac has the exclusive rights to market the InteliJet HD series of printing solutions from the US manufacturer Bell-Mark Sales Co. SP

Givaudan, the world’s leading flavour and fragrances company, officially inaugurated a new extension to its Nantong manufacturing facility aimed to support the capacity on liquid flavour production for beverages, dairy and sweet goods. SP

Dr Thomas Cord (54), Managing Director of Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbHin Altendorf/Germany, died suddenly and unexpectedly on 29 October 2019. SP

At the beginning of the year 2020, Oliver Frese (52-year-old), former member of the Board of Deutsche Messe AG is to assume his new position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Koelnmesse GmbH. SG SP

Royal DSM has launched two new additions to its BakeZyme portfolio: BakeZyme Fresh XL and BakeZyme Master. SP

The cocoa price in New York has increased significantly and reached an 18-month high of USD 2,669/t. SP

The Board of Directors of the Hochdorf Group has appointed Jürgen Brandt as the new CFO and member of the Executive Board. SP

UK-based Galaxy chocolate brand is launching its first vegan alternative to milk chocolate. SP