Confectionery

US Candy Cane Makers Hit By Sugar Shortage, Twisted Supply Chain

Candy makers, like retailers and farmers, have been slammed during the pandemic with high commodity prices, labour shortages, and transportation and supply...

Chocolate Maker Barry Callebaut Confirms Targets, Raises Dividend

Barry Callebaut has confirmed its mid-term targets and raised its dividend after profit and volume growth beat forecasts in its 2020/21 financial year.

Mondelēz Lifts Sales Outlook On Emerging Markets Boost

Mondelēz International Inc raised its annual sales forecast as price increases and strong demand from emerging markets helped the Oreo cookie maker beat es...

Halloween Demand Boosts Hershey's Sales And Profit Outlook

Confectionery giant Hershey has raised its annual forecasts for sales and profit after posting better-than expected results, benefiting from strong demand...

Cloetta Sees Rebound In Sales, Improved Profits In Q2

Swedish confectionery firm Cloetta has reported a rebound in sales in the second quarter, with sales of branded packaged products returning to pre-pandemic...

Cloetta Launches New Sustainability Agenda

Swedish confectionery and nuts company, Cloetta, has launched a new sustainability agenda, 'A Sweeter Future', which reflects the group's 'h...

ISM 2022 Reports High 'Early Bird' Registration Numbers

Sweets and snacks trade fair ISM, which is set to take place at Koelnmesse from 31 January to 2 February 2022, has received a 'good response' from the indu...