Archives for September 4, 2002

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Hershey sale put on hold - for now

The sale of the leading US chocolate bar maker Hershey Foods has been put on hold in order to allow the courts to assess the likely social and economic impact of the disposal. But will the restrictions likely to be imposed on the sale put off...

Energy bars go mainstream with Cadbury's Boost Guarana

A new energy bar with guarana has been launched by UK confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes, the first 'mainstream' chocolate bar to enter the energy market. Boost Guarana is said to offer as much extra energy as an energy drink.