Katjes Group Makes Another Investment in SD Sugar Daddies
Katjes Group has acquired a majority stake in SD Sugar Daddies, a prominent German cookie-dough business. This privately-owned group has purchased a 25% stake in...
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California to Prohibit Ultra-Processed Foods in School Lunches
California has enacted a law to phase out the “most concerning” ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from school meals over the next decade. The bill, signed by...
Jumbo Exits Everest as Epic Partners Acquires Alliance
Jumbo Supermarkets plans to end its alliance with international purchasing groups Everest and Epic Partners for the procurement of A-brand products. The Dutch chain announced...
Indonesia Poised for Palm Oil Growth in EU Trade Agreement
The EU and Indonesia have successfully concluded talks on a free-trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on palm oil exports from the Southeast Asian nation....
McVitie’s Club Launches New Milk Chocolate Bar in the Confectionery Market
The renowned McVitie’s Club brand is making its debut in the confectionery aisle with the launch of McVitie’s Club Layers Orange, the latest offering from...
Denmark Aims to Eliminate Taxes on Coffee and Sweets
Denmark’s coalition government is poised to abolish taxes on coffee and confectionery. This phased approach begins next year and aims to alleviate the financial burden...
Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires U.S. Chocolate Manufacturer Elmer
Private-equity investor Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired a controlling interest in Elmer Chocolate, a notable player in the food and beverage industry. While the...
Awake Chocolate Aims to Triple Sales of Caffeinated Treats
Awake Chocolate is poised to triple its sales revenue for caffeinated confectionery snacks in the coming years, leveraging fresh funding. The Canada-based maker of functional...
Podravka Sells Confectionery Assets to UPI Star
Podravka Group continues active portfolio management to increase focus on key business areas. As part of this strategy, Podravka and its company Žito Ltd. Ljubljana...
Lindt Raises Sales Outlook Following Strong First Half
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has raised its sales forecast for 2025 following robust growth in the first half of the year. The makers of...