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GERMANY: Lindt bear to stay on shelves as Haribo case continues
19 December 2012
Lindt & Sprungli has said its chocolate teddy, which is at the centre of a trademark row with rival confectioner Haribo in Germany, will remain on sale despite the Swiss firm receiving a legal setback.
SIAL: Pez eyes expansion with organic gummy
25 October 2012
Austrian confectioner Pez International is looking to grow distribution of its core confectionery range with the introduction of organic gummy fruit snack products.
UK: Haribo begins recruitment for new UK facility
20 August 2012
Germany-based confectioner Haribo has begun recruiting staff for a new UK facility.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
6 August 2012
Much of the talk for manufacturers on the release of their first-half and second-quarter results last week was focused on weakness in Europe and the knock-on effect from the impact of the US drought on corn prices. Elsewhere, Haribo said it would not appeal a decision by Germany's competition watchdog over a fine for sharing sales information with rivals, and the CEO of Fresh Del Monte insisted the company is looking at building a business that focuses not just on produce and not just on the developed markets of the West.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
6 August 2012
Concerns over commodity costs, particularly corn, continued last week, with the US meat sector calling for government help. Meanwhile, the first-half results continued to roll in, with Kellogg claiming it is making good progress in Europe after a challenging few months. Elsewhere, we looked at Fresh Del Monte's plans to diversify its operations and published our latest briefing on how manufacturers and retailers are using social media.
UPDATE: GERMANY: Haribo not to appeal competition fine
2 August 2012
Germany-based confectioner Haribo will not appeal against a fined imposed by the country's competition watchdog for improperly sharing information on sales negotiations with three rivals.
GERMANY: Haribo fined for information sharing with rivals
2 August 2012
Germany-based confectioner Haribo has been fined by the country's competition watchdog for improperly sharing information on sales negotiations with three rivals.
UK: Haribo launches more sweet-specific SKUs
27 June 2012
Haribo has expanded its portfolio of lines in the UK that focus on a specific sweet from its core mixed bag of candy.
UK: No decision yet on new UK site, says Haribo
14 June 2012
Haribo has insisted it has yet to decide whether to build a new production or distribution site in the UK amid reports it is commissioning construction firms to build the facility.
UK/GERMANY: Haribo mulls plans for new UK factory
20 April 2011
Germany-based confectioner Haribo could be set to build a second factory in the UK.
