Halloren targets Thailand and Korea for export growth
German confectioner Halloren believes its best growth prospects lie in the fast growing markets in Thailand and Korea as well as North America amid intense competition in its home market.
Archives for April 13, 2014
Symrise wins battle for Diana Group with €1.3bn bid
German flavours and aromas specialist Symrise has won the battle for French flavour and ingredients producer Diana, after agreeing a deal that values the firm at €1.3bn.
Vitafoods Live! debate: Cocoa flavanol science and the potential for better-for-you chocolate
ConfectioneryNews will be chairing a debate on the latest developments in cocoa flavanol science and the potential for better-for-you chocolate at nutraceutical trade show Vitafoods next month.
Lindt Teddy has its picnic but Haribo trademark row will rumble on
Lindt has won its appeal against Haribo for alleged infringement of Haribo’s golden bear trademark, but the case will go all the way to the Supreme Court in Germany.
A sweet tooth is just as genetic as asthma, says researcher
About 50% of our preference for sweet food and drinks can be attributed to genetics, about the same level of heritability as certain personality traits and asthma, according to a food sensory scientist.