Published: Apr 21, 2014

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has closed its sausage plant in Hamilton, Ont., and shifted production to its new prepared foods plant in Hamilton.

Published: Apr 21, 2014

North American cocoa bean grind in the first quarter of 2014 totaled 129,007 tonnes, up 1% from the same period in 2013, the National Confectioners Association said April 17.

Published: Apr 18, 2014

UAE-based private investor Abraaj Group has bought a stake in Moroccan confectionery manufacturer Kool Food for an undisclosed sum.

Published: Apr 17, 2014

Refresco Gerber is to undertake a nationwide brand sampling campaign from May to November at 13 major county shows and lifestyle events attended by 1.7 million people.

Published: Apr 17, 2014

Archer Daniels Midland Co on Tuesday ditched long-running efforts to sell its niche cocoa business, easing concerns that have weighted on the market for months about a possible tie-up with ADM's closest rival.

Published: Apr 16, 2014

After announcing a remarkable 31% rise in 2013 sales last week, German confectionery company Halloren has laid down plans to expand into the fast growing markets of Thailand, Korea and North America.

Published: Apr 16, 2014

Nestle expects sales growth to pick up in the next few quarters after slowing to 4.2 percent in local currencies in the first, when unusually cold weather hit sales in North America and cost-conscious Europeans continued to opt for cheaper brands.

Published: Apr 14, 2014

Swiss confectionary manufacturer Chocolat Frey has moved to strengthen its presence in North America by acquiring candy-maker SweetWorks Inc.

Published: Apr 11, 2014

Herza Schokolade is to debut what the company describes as ground-breaking developments in the functional bar category as well as in small chocolate pieces for muesli, baked goods and ice-cream.

Published: Apr 11, 2014

Following success for Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations, the brand is more crazy concoctions to the category this spring, with the launch of Banana Caramel Crisp, and Marvellous Mix Ups – its first product in the bitesize segment.

Published: Apr 11, 2014

Magnum, the UK’s ice cream brand from Unilever UK, is celebrating its 25th Birthday with a planned £13 million marketing investment.

Published: Apr 10, 2014

Comax Flavors presents a wide range of "Craveable Chocolate" flavors that satisfy consumers' chocolate craving paired with trending new flavors.

Published: Apr 10, 2014

Nestlé Confectionery’s Rowntree’s Randoms brand is launching new Randoms Tandems, adding to its portfolio of popular sharing bags.

Published: Apr 09, 2014

Dairy Crest has announced the newest member to the Clover family, Clover Lighter than Light.

Published: Apr 09, 2014

Raw is the new sugar free chewing gum, which tastes just like an energy drink, designed to give a boost.

Published: Apr 09, 2014

Mondelez International is investing €5 million to expand its Irish chocolate crumb manufacturing plant at Rathmore in County Kerry.

Published: Apr 07, 2014

Cadbury Hot Chocolate is launching new impulse-friendly price-marked packs this April.

Published: Apr 07, 2014

This summer, M&M’s is bringing a touch of Rio’s carnival spirit to living rooms across the country with its new Brazilian-themed campaign.

Published: Apr 07, 2014

The integration of a cocoa ingredients business has begun to reap profits for Barry Callebaut AG.

Published: Apr 04, 2014

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut confirmed its mid-term financial targets after an improvement in profitability helped net profit rise 8.9 percent in the six months to February.