Candy Factory Acquires Majority Stake in Italgum Caramelle
The Candy Factory, an Italian confectionery group, has secured a “majority” stake in Italgum Caramelle. Despite the significance of the acquisition, specific details regarding the...
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Made Uncommon Acquires Love Cocoa
Ethically-inspired chocolate business Made Uncommon has executed a second acquisition only weeks after rebranding from Coco Chocolatier. London-based Love Cocoa now joins the Made Uncommon...
Windel Group Purchases The Chocolate Family
Germany’s Windel Group is strategically expanding its Belgian chocolates portfolio by acquiring The Chocolate Family (TCF). While the financial terms of this transaction remain undisclosed,...
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...
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...