News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
The global commodity market continues to worry confectionery and sugar firms, as AB Foods profit is dented by sugar reforms, Nestle combats costs with price hikes, and Cadbury may be ripe for takeover.
This week, Nestle continues to profit from its nutrition focus and the Bel Group looks to expand into Czech cheese production.
US confectionery firm Cadbury Adams yesterday pledged to stop advertising Bubblicious Gum to children under 12, the last product in its portfolio to come under a nationwide initiative.