Mars to buy Kellanova
Update: Mars reached an agreement to buy Kellanova for more than USD 29 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Tag: snacks
Consumers fear health risks of ultra-processed foods but lack guidance
Consumers across Europe are concerned about the impact of ultra-processed foods on their health. Yet, a lack of awareness, understanding and means are preventing people from making informed, healthy choices, according to a new pan-European study from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory.
ISM, ProSweets set stage for Sweet Week 2024
From January 28 to 31, Koelnmesse will showcase consumer and product trends, innovations, an expert stage, halal market highlights and comprehensive offers for the sweets and snacks industry. More than 1,400 exhibitors from more than 70 countries are expected to participate in the ISM 2024.
Ferrero company to buy Michel et Augustin
A Ferrero-related company, CTH Invest, entered into exclusive negotiations to fully acquire Michel et Augustin from Danone. Michel et Augustin markets premium products including sweet biscuits, savory biscuits and snacks. These brands are sold mainly in France and in six other markets. The business was founded in the French market in 2004 by Augustin Paluel-Marmont and Michel de Rovira, before being acquired by Danone.
A more international ProSweets takes shape
Taking place from January 28 to 31, 2024, ProSweets Cologne will bring together over 250 exhibitors from over 25 countries representing the international supplier industry for sweets and snacks. Together with it, its traditional counterpart, ISM, will also be held.
Mondelēz acquires Ricolino from Grupo Bimbo for USD 1.3 bn
Mondelēz International announced its agreement to acquire Grupo Bimbo’s confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately USD 1.3 billion.
ISM 2022 gears up for in-person visitors
ISM is set to start the year’s in-person events in Cologne from January 30 to February 2, 2022, after a two-year break. There are around 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries registered to date, the organizers announced.
ProSweets Cologne 2022 showcases health ingredients
Ingredient specialists will bring solutions for health-promoting solutions, including plant-based foodstuffs, to ProSweets Cologne from January 30 to February 2, 2022. The show organizers anticipate innovative ingredients will be introduced, which not only go into recipes that are rich in protein and fiber, but also make clean-label claims possible.
yummex Middle East becomes ISM Middle East
yummex Middle East will be known as ISM Middle East when it will next be held in 2022. The 14th edition of the international trade fair for sweets and snacks was one of the returning in-person events, held in Dubai from November 7 to 9
In-person yummex Middle East to present trends and innovations in the MENA region
More than 180 exhibitors from over 30 countries will attend yummex Middle Easy from November 7 to 9, 2021 in Dubai. The international trade fair for sweets and snacks for the MENA region returns as a platform for targeted business contacts in one of the largest growth markets worldwide.
ISM and ProSweets gear up for in-person return
ISM and ProSweets Cologne are preparing for in-person exhibitions from January 30 to February 2, as organizers note that all signs point to a restart of on-location events. Next year, the fairs will focus on the topic of sustainable packaging for the sweets and snacks industry.
