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The confectionery revenues in the German retail sector during the first four months of 2019 rose to € 5.019 bn, 2.5% higher than for the same period last year. SG

An English language seminar entitled “Recent Advances in Surface Sterilization and Disinfection” is being held by the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) later this year. SP

German retail confectionery sales in the first four months of 2019 significantly outstripped sales for the same period last year. SG

“A turnover of 100 million Euros is our target for 2020,”, says Annalisa Bellante co-owner of packaging specialist Cama. “And we have already implemented an important corporate business plan to achieve this ambitious goal.” SP

The next European Cocoa Forum will take place in Lisbon/Portugal from 17 to 20 September 2019. SP

In a bid to decrease contamination risk and reduce food allergen-related complications, Ilapak has launched a new ultra-hygienic bagmaker and flow wrapper. SP

A record 24,211 visitors attended this year’s Vitafoods Europe, an increase of 15 % from 2018, while the size of the show floor grew by 10 % to meet demand, showcasing everything from new ingredients and finished products to packaging and contract manufacturing. SP

After serving Barry Callebaut for 35 years, of which ten years as Chief Operations Officer and member of the Executive Committee, Dirk Poelman (born 1961) has decided to retire as per the end of the company’s fiscal year, August 31, 2019. SG SP

Ifco Systems, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods like bread or cakes, announced that the acquisition by Triton and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) has been finalized on 31 May 2019. SP

DuPont will consolidate its operations by combining its Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences divisions into one unit, in an attempt to accelerate its growth and innovation in the nutrition and bioscience field. SP

Walki Group, headquartered in Espoo, Finland has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares of Plastiroll Oy, a Finnish sustainable packaging material producer. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. SG SP

Ardent Mills is launching a new set of capabilities within the existing mill in the popular River North Art District of Denver/Colorado. SP

Barry Callebaut and the government of Cameroon signed a letter of intent May 23, to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming, in particular, supporting the next generation of cocoa farmers. SG SP

British food ingredients maker Tate & Lyle has reported a 16 % drop in profits before tax to GBP 240 m (2018: GBP 286 m). SP

From 3 to 5 December 2019, Food ingredients Europe & Natural ingredients will once again be the food industry’s epicentre. SP