Confectionery: BRICs and beyond: China a sweet spot for gum makers
Chewing gum manufacturers have seen sales come under pressure in developed markets in North America and Europe but other parts…
Global confectionery
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Confectionery: Interview: Guylian eyes growth after flat 2013
It is almost six years since South Korean conglomerate Lotte Corp. snapped up Belgian chocolate manufacturer Guylian. When the transaction…
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Confectionery: Chocolate and the scrutiny on sugar
Sugar is under the spotlight, with academics and NGOs emphasising what they see as its central role in growing obesity.…
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Confectionery: Why cocoa can only be sustainable without child labour
Child labour is intrinsically linked to cocoa's broader sustainability challenges. If the cocoa sector is successful at boosting production during…
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Confectionery: Interview: Jelly Belly eyes international growth
Jelly Belly Candy Co., the privately-owned US confectioner famed for its jelly beans, has, in the last decade, expanded rapidly…
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Confectionery: Interview: UK firm Bon Bon Buddies turns to brands, overseas to drive growth
Amid challenges at home, UK confectioner Bon Bon Buddies is looking for new avenues of growth. The Wales-based firm was…
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Confectionery: Interview: ISM 2014: A-brands central to Natra’s growth plans
Spain-based chocolate supplier Natra generates the bulk of its business through supplying own-label products to retailers. However, the company is…