Sweden’s leading confectioner Cloetta has posted falling profits in the third quarter (Q3) as it struggled in several EU markets and was hit by higher raw material prices and restructuring costs from its Leaf merger.
Rousselot has said it plans to increase gelatine prices 7% up to low double digit levels for 2013 as continued growth in demand has not been met by raw material supply.
Brand owners must invest heavily in product development and target niche consumer groups to have a slice of the lucrative UK home baking pie, an analyst says.
Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands has today filed a motion with the US Bankruptcy Court for permission to close the business and sell all assets.
US-based casual dining restaurant chain PF Chang's has introduced new sweet treats to its dessert menu. Customers can order a single item or a combination of three treats.
Confectioners are vigorously innovating to build market share in the developing Asian market. We take a look at some of the latest products to hit Asia.
Twinkies and Ding Dongs maker Hostess Brands says that if employees on strike are not back at work by 5pm EST today, it will move to liquidate the company.
The swelling morning snack occasion should be a target for manufacturers, but health, nutrition and convenience will be the tonic for success, an analyst says.
Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut , US-based grower of macadamia nuts, has new introduced macadamia products under Royal Hawaiian Orchards brand. The new products include Macadamia/Fruit Crunches and Seasoned Macadamias.
Surya Foods has collaborated with Ecuadorian natural gourmet snack company Samai to launch plantain crisps, a natural alternative to potato crisps, in the UK.
US-based chain of family entertainment centers Chuck E. Cheese's has introduced two gluten-free products for kids - an individual size gluten-free cheese pizza and a chocolate fudge cupcake.
Published: Nov 14, 2012
By: Food Ingredients First
Raisio is paying an enterprise value (EV) of EUR 20.5 million including liabilities arising from a new capital investment of EUR 2.3 million in fruit-liquorice capability.
Published: Nov 14, 2012
By: Food Ingredients First
Raisio is paying an enterprise value (EV) of EUR 20.5 million including liabilities arising from a new capital investment of EUR 2.3 million in fruit-liquorice capability.
Published: Nov 14, 2012
By: Food Ingredients First
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, will be present at the HIE trade fair in Frankfurt from November 13 to November 15 (Booth D74).
