Scharffen Berger’s new owners outline plans for chocolate brand
The brand is now part-owned – and led – by a former executive of US candy maker The Topps Company.
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Pladis-owned Dutch chocolate business Verkade returns to Fairtrade after six-year hiatus
The chocolate and biscuits business will relaunch products with the Fairtrade logo in the coming...
Humble Group buys Swedish ingredients firm Ewalco
The acquisitive Humble has announced another deal as it continues its expansion.
China’s three-child policy – what could be the opportunities for food companies?
The cost of children may limit births but there could be gains for some companies.
‘Child slavery claims against Nestle, Cargill dismissed by US court’
Nestlé and Cargill have won the day in a court ruling over child slavery in...
US fruit-snacks maker Rind secures Series A funds
Rind, founded in 2018, saw revenues increase five-fold last year and the business aims to triple sales in 2021.
Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the consumer trends shaping demand.
US-based FoodPharma sells majority stake to New Harbor Capital
The Chicago-based investment firm said the deal will help FoodPharma expand into new product areas.
US-based GenTech buys better-for-you bars business NxtBar
The keto-bar maker will be added to GenTech's portfolio of healthier food products.
Haribo invests in UK confectionery plant
Germany-headquartered Haribo has revealed plans for investment in the UK.
Swedish unfair trading law to “strengthen competition”, food manufacturers argue
Food manufacturers in Sweden have welcomed a vote to introduce a law governing unfair trading practices in the supply chain.
