Sweets & Snacks Expo preview
The Sweets & Snacks Expo takes place 8-10 May in Chicago, US.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
The Israeli confectionery market
Confectionery sales continue to increase throughout much of the Middle Eastern region, in spite of the global economic downturn and its effect on consumer spending. Many confectionery markets across the Middle East have been characterised by increasing levels of disposable income, as well as the continued popularity of many types of sweets in both Jewish […]
ISM innovations
The trade fair was a resounding success for the 1,412 suppliers who exhibited at the 42nd International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) in Cologne from 29th January to 1st February 2012.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
BIP Candy & Toy acquires What Next Candy
BIP Candy & Toy a leading manufacturer and distributor of children’s novelty confectionery products, has acquired What Next Candy, an import and distribution company specialising in children’s, traditional gifting and seasonal confectionery products allowing BIP to enhance its in-store presence in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The purchase of What Next Candy, based in Derbyshire, […]
What can the industry expect from new Spanish confectionery association Produlce?
Five associations of the sweet market have become together into a new association, the Spanish Confectionery Association (Produlce).
Further growth at Tangerine Confectionery
angerine Confectionery, the largest UK owned sugar confectionery and popcorn manufacturer, has acquired two of the UK’s oldest and most established confectionery brands.
Mrs Crimble’s appoints new sales director
Mrs Crimble’s, the British bakery brand, has appointed a new sales director as part of a strategic plan to manage the company’s growth.
Brazil celebrates growth with a new look at ISM 2012
The Brazilian confectionery industry, the third largest in the world, is to be represented at ISM 2012 by 22 companies taking part in the delegation of Abicab, which is in partnership with Apex-Brasil.
Serbia reports sweet surplus
According to the Serbian news agency Tanjug, Serbia recorded a €45 million surplus in its confectionery trade over the first 9 months of 2011 – up 27% compared to the same period in 2010.
NCA announces international strategic planning process
The National Confectioners Association will conduct a planning initiative to implement an international strategic plan to examine how NCA can best serve its members’ needs in identifying and entering international markets.
Chocolat Frey employs new export manager
Claudia Rosenberg will be responsible for the Americas, some European key accounts and new business development in travel retail.
UK exporters build on success at Anuga
The strong UK export performance in the first half of 2011 has been built upon by the 73 companies in the UK pavilions at Anuga this week.
Brazil has the fastest food export growth rate in the world
The delegation coordinated by Apex Brasil will occupy 1,400 square metres at Anuga in October. Brazil’s processed food exports are showing the fastest rate of growth among the world’s major food producers. The fifth largest international exporter, Brazil registered an increase in the sales of these products to foreign countries of 4.8% per annum for the period 2005 to 2010.
Sales up for Finsbury Foods despite challenges
Finsbury Food Group, the manufacturer of cake, bread and gluten free bakery goods, has reported a strong organic growth trend established in the first half, which has continued to strengthen during the second half. This has resulted in total group revenue up 12.8% to £189.9 million compared with the same period last year, reversing the 6% decline of the last full year.