German sugar companies fined €280m for price fixing
Germany’s three largest sugar companies, Sudzucker, Pfeiffer & Langen, and Nordzucker have been fined a total of €280m for price fixing by the German competition authorities.
Archives for February 19, 2014
Barry Callebaut buys out organic cocoa supplier Biolands
Barry Callebaut has acquired the remaining 51% stake in organic certified cocoa bean supplier Biolands.
Mondelez unveils North American growth plans
Mondelez announced supply chain restructuring plans and innovations for the North American market at yesterday’s CAGNY conference.
Lotte eyes Choco Pie growth in India with third plant
Korean confectioner Lotte plans to accelerate its Choco Pie brand in India with a third factory.
Smells like change for Deo perfumed candy: New name, scent and packaging
Goodbye Deo, hello Aroma Candy. Perfumed candy’s new name, lavender scent and packaging seeks to sedate high consumer expectations and go after a more “universal” appeal.