http://www.just-food.com/sectors/confectionery_id64Latest Confectionery industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 25 May 2013 19:07:21 GMTSat, 25 May 2013 19:07:21 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The UK and the US will enjoy a public holiday on Monday and the shorter week is a quieter one for results. However, US poultry group Sanderson Farms and South Africa's Tiger Brands will report H1s, while Tate & Lyle plc will announce annual figures. In New York, Citi will hold a conference featuring the likes of Mondelez International and General Mills.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-citi-fmcg-conference-sanderson-h1s_id123333.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryFri, 24 May 2013 18:44:00 GMTPlum Organics this week joined Happy Family and Ella's Kitchen as three organic baby food brands set to have new, multinational owners. Campbell Soup Co. is to buy Plum, joining Danone and Hain Celestial as three food majors that have looked to invest in the growing category in just a month.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id123329.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryFri, 24 May 2013 17:10:00 GMTCampbell Soup Co. became the third major multinational to invest in the buoyant organic baby food sector in a month with a deal to buy US firm Plum Organics. Danone is another of the three food giants to do business in organic baby food - and this week it continued its investment in faster-growing categories and markets with a fresh attempt to crack China's booming yoghurt sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123326.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryFri, 24 May 2013 15:58:00 GMTItalian confectioner Ferrero has said it is looking at development opportunities in Cameroon.http://www.just-food.com/news/ferrero-eyes-cameroon-cocoa-development_id123311.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryThu, 23 May 2013 11:54:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes baby food markets in central Europe, biscuits in India, and UK bread production.http://www.just-food.com/news/baby-food-in-central-europe-biscuits-in-india_id123262.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMTHershey has opened its R&D centre in Shanghai as part of plans to rapidly grow in Asia.http://www.just-food.com/news/hershey-opens-asia-rd-centre-in-shanghai_id123307.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryWed, 22 May 2013 18:31:00 GMTNestle has announced plans to source 100%-certified cocoa beans for its Nestle Crunch brand in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/nestle-to-use-utz-certified-cocoa-in-crunch-bars_id123298.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryWed, 22 May 2013 11:20:00 GMTJapan-based food group Ezaki Glico has forecast an increase in profits in its current financial year after a mixed performance in the previous 12 months.http://www.just-food.com/news/ezaki-glico-forecasts-higher-fy-profits_id123294.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryWed, 22 May 2013 10:14:00 GMTHershey is to launch its first confectionery brand outside the US in its history with the roll out of Lancaster milk candies in China.http://www.just-food.com/news/hershey-launches-first-foreign-brand_id123275.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryTue, 21 May 2013 09:42:00 GMTEuropean confectionery group Cloetta has snapped up Goody Good Stuff, a small UK producer of natural, free-from candy.http://www.just-food.com/news/cloetta-buys-uk-free-from-candy-firm-goody-good-stuff_id123284.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryTue, 21 May 2013 13:54:00 GMTMondelez International is to roll out Cadbury Crunchums, a chocolate-covered cereal snack, in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/mondelez-launches-cadbury-chocolate-covered-cereal-snack_id123272.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryMon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMTSpanish chocolate and natraceuticals firm Natra is to set up chocolate production in Canada in a bid to double sales in North America over the next three years.http://www.just-food.com/news/chocolate-group-natra-to-manufacture-in-canada_id123269.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryMon, 20 May 2013 15:43:00 GMTUK meat processor Cranswick, dairy group Dairy Crest and Marks and Spencer, perhaps the most scrutinised name on the country's high street, are all set to announce annual results next week. In the US, Spam owner Hormel Foods will post its half-year results.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-ms-dairy-crest-fys-hormel-foods-h1s_id123260.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryMon, 20 May 2013 09:18:00 GMTAfter UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, last week a peer across the pond revealed it agreed to sell to Danone, representing the Aptamil and Cow & Gate owner's move into the category.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id123258.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryMon, 20 May 2013 08:49:00 GMTThe week ended on a high note for Morrisons last week after it announced a venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado. The deal has again fuelled speculation that the deal could upset Ocado's current arrangement with Waitrose. Other deals this week included the acquisition of US baby food firm Happy Family by Danone. just-food also spoke with founder of Amy's Kitchen, Amy Berliner about its growth plans.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123255.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 GMTJapanese food group Ezaki Glico will start selling Pocky chocolate in South Korea through a venture with local candy firm Haitai Confectionery.http://www.just-food.com/news/ezaki-glicos-pocky-chocolate-set-for-south-korea-launch_id123249.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryFri, 17 May 2013 17:41:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes emerging food and drinks markets, packaging for an ageing population and packaged food in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-civets-markets-packaged-food-in-the-us_id123170.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTTrian Fund Management, the investment vehicle of activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, has upped its stakes in snack food giants PepsiCo and Mondelez International.http://www.just-food.com/news/peltz-ups-mondelez-pepsico-stakes_id123227.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryThu, 16 May 2013 10:55:00 GMTAt first it appeared the villain of the piece with the launch of its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, Wrigley was subsequently praised by the regulator for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, however, no other food companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move. Ben Cooper reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/wrigley-wins-fda-plaudits-amid-caffeine-scrutiny_id123240.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryThu, 16 May 2013 15:59:00 GMTSpanish chocolate and natraceuticals firm Natra has committed to sourcing 100% certified cocoa by 2020.http://www.just-food.com/news/natra-pledges-100-certified-cocoa-sourcing_id123241.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=confectioneryThu, 16 May 2013 15:12:00 GMT