nestles-ruby-chocolate-debuts-in-japan-with-kitkats-just-in-time-for-valentines-day

January 19, 2018 | Ingredients

Nestle’s ruby chocolate debuts in Japan with KitKats, just in time for Valentine’s Day

The ruby chocolates will go on sale at KitKat boutiques in Japan and South Korea as well as online very soon, ensuring chocolate lovers will have access to the treat…
dealmaking-ferrero-tycoon-breaks-decades-of-family-tradition-with-nestle-buyout

January 18, 2018 | Ingredients

Dealmaking Ferrero tycoon breaks decades of family tradition with Nestle buyout

The latest acquisition is by far his biggest bet, sinking US$2.8 billion (S$3.7 billion) into a tough market where Nestle was losing ground, and swimming against the tide as many…
ortus-to-leverage-malaysias-leading-role-in-wellness-industry

December 28, 2017 | Ingredients

Ortus to leverage Malaysia’s leading role in wellness industry

Wellness and beauty (which includes cosmetics) in Malaysia are already billion-ringgit industries. The global wellness and beauty industries are growing at an impressive rate and Malaysian firms are capitalising on…
tea-fort-adds-spiced-chai-line-to-its-portfolio

December 27, 2017 | Ingredients

Tea Forté adds spiced chai line to its portfolio

Chakra Collection will be available from January 2018 in the US with prices starting at $18 per box Artisan tea company Tea Forté will launch a range of traditional chai…
raisio-sells-its-confectionery-business-to-valeo-for-100m-euros

December 22, 2017 | Ingredients

Raisio sells its confectionery business to Valeo for 100m euros

Valeo Foods has annual sales of over €700 million and its portfolio of brands includes Jacob’s and Rowse Honey Finnish company Raisio has sold its confectionery business, which includes the Poppets…
brenntag-acquires-a1-cake-mixes-and-kluman-and-balter

December 21, 2017 | Ingredients

Brenntag acquires A1 Cake Mixes and Kluman and Balter

The two companies currently offer distribution services to the bakery supply chain, connecting a diverse range of ingredients German chemical distribution firm Brenntag has acquired A1 Cake Mixes and Kluman…
pioneer-foods-to-purchase-lizis-brand-in-uk

December 15, 2017 | Ingredients

Pioneer Foods to purchase Lizi’s brand in UK

The company further noted that the purchase is in line with its strategic plan to acquire companies in geographies and categories where they have an existing presence UK based Pioneer…
orkla-foods-ingredients-acquires-frozen-vegetable-producer

November 21, 2017 | Ingredients

Orkla Foods Ingredients acquires frozen vegetable producer

Agrimex has a production plant in Panenské Břežany, north of Prague. Raw materials are supplied by local Czech farmers in the factory’s vicinity Orkla Foods Ingredients has announced the acquisition…
kalsec-opens-new-laboratory-in-uk

November 16, 2017 | Ingredients

Kalsec opens new laboratory in UK

With the opening of the laboratory, Kalsec’s team of food scientists will be able to duplicate a wide range of preparation techniques Natural spice and herb extract producer Kalsec has…
dfa-opens-dairy-ingredients-plant-in-us

November 15, 2017 | Ingredients

DFA opens dairy ingredients plant in US

Through a partnership between DFA and 12 of its member farms in Southwest Kansas, the new plant will support the dairy sector growth in the region and help meet the…