Sugar & Confectionery
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South Africa registers increase in snack sales as consumers dug deep into pockets
SOUTH AFRICA – With the generally taxing circumstances the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, the explosion in snack consumption is hardly surprising. During the pandemic, snack…
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Hershey expands snacking portfolio with US$1.2B acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels
US – American multinational snack company, Hershey is buying fast-growing Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and its Midwest co-manufacturer Pretzels Inc., in an effort to broaden its…
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Fairafric Ghana: Producing Ghana’s finest, sustainable and organic chocolate products
From its location in rural Ghana, fairafric creates some of the finest organic chocolates in the world. Its 10,000 an hour factory churns out chocolate bars that are enjoyed not only in Ghana but also in Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, and even Switzerland.
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Mars bolsters net-zero pledge with new commitment to make chocolate bars carbon neutral by 2023
UK – American multinational manufacturer of confectionery and pet food, Mars has pledged to make its chocolate bars sold in the U.K., Ireland, and Canada…
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Mondelēz sales rise 8% in Q3 as increased travel, mobility stimulate demand for core brands
USA – Mondelēz International has reported an 8% rise in sales for Q3 mainly driven by elevated demands for its confectionery products as markets open up and people travel…