| December 12, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Purchase makes Callebaut world's top cocoa processor
Barry Callebaut has agreed to buy the cocoa ingredients unit of Singapore-based Petra Foods for $950 million, in a deal that gives it seven factories and makes it the world's largest cocoa producer. "This significant transaction will allow us to continue our expansion strategy in all regions and capture additional opportunities through outsourcing and partnership agreements," company Chairman Andreas Jacobs said. Bloomberg
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- Lindt rolls out six-bite bar
Lindt & Sprungli has introduced a single-serve, six-bite variation of its Lindor Truffle with a suggested retail price of $1. "With the Lindor single serve bar, the Lindt Master Chocolatiers have recreated the irresistibly smooth-melting center of our Lindor truffles in a conveniently sized bar," said Marketing Vice President Danielle LaChance. CandyAndSnackToday.com
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- Chocolate companies push sustainability
Chocolate companies are collaborating with farmers, nongovernmental groups and others in Africa to promote sustainable cocoa-growing practices. "West Africa is the core of the industry, and at the base of that pyramid are the farmers," said Andrew Pederson, global sustainability manager for Mars Chocolate. "We don't want to be reliant on a supply chain that's rife with poverty and no training." The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Green blog
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- PepsiCo plans "snacks made into beverages"
PepsiCo Chairwoman and CEO Indra Nooyi said the company is developing "snacks made into beverages," though she did not discuss specifics. "A way to grow the beverage business is to take foods and drinkify them," Nooyi said. BevNet.com
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NCA hosting webinar on exports to Western Europe
Next Tuesday, December 18 at 1 p.m., NCA will host its first of two webinars on international confectionery trends, Confectionery Trends in Western Europe. During this complimentary webinar, NCA and Euromonitor International will discuss the state of the global confectionery market, highlighting ways for U.S. exporters to stay competitive and their best paths to success in the Western European region. Contact Karen Horan.
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Tomorrow: Food Safety and Regulatory Webinar
 Tomorrow, December 13 at 3 p.m. EST, NCA will host its quarterly, members-only Food Safety and Regulatory Webinar to provide updates on the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, California Prop. 37 GMO labeling, anticipated changes to FDA labeling regulations and front-of-package labeling. To register, contact Zara Khaleeli.
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- Experts see fiber opportunities
Experts predict that the demand for foods with fiber will grow as more people discover the health benefits. "We can see that the US trend for all things fiber is steadily entering Europe, with the UK as the trendsetter," said Beneo market research manager Myriam Snaet. BakeryAndSnacks.com (France)
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