Archives for February 7, 2013

ProSweets 2013 Cologne

Sollich: ‘Within 3-5 years Africa will become an interesting market’

Chocolate processor Sollich will target Africa as its next market; a region that will become very interesting over the next 3-5 years, its executive director said.

Ferrero takes profit dip in home market

Ferrero’s Italian subsidiary has reported a 13.3% fall in net profit for the full year due to rising raw material costs.

AAK reports increased Q4 profit, despite hurricane Sandy

Sweden-based vegetable fats firm Aarhuskarlshamn AB (AAK) has reported increased operating profit for the fourth quarter, although volumes were hit by hurricane Sandy in the fourth quarter.

Hershey in legal wrangle with carpet firm over Kisses trademark

The Hershey Company has become embroiled in a trademark dispute with carpet firm Shaw Industries over the latter’s use of “Chocolate Kiss” as a color name for carpet collections.