Archives for January 22, 2008

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Outsourcing pushes up Barry Callebaut sales

By  Laura Crowley

Barry Callebaut reported increased sales volume for the first quarter of this fiscal year as a result of a mounting trend for food manufacturers to outsource their chocolate needs.

Premium innovation boosts Lindt sales

By  Charlotte Eyre

Strong sales of premium and dark products have led Lindt & Spruengli to predict that full year revenue for 2007 will hit CHF 2.95bn (€1.8bn), a 14 per cent increase from the year before.

'Iconic' brands behind Tangerine's Cadbury buy

By  Neil Merrett

UK-based confectioner Tangerine agreed Friday to purchase some of the country's most iconic confectionery brands including Barratt Sherbet Fountains and Butterkist popcorn from market leader Cadbury Schweppes.