Mondelez, the global snacks and confectionery firm, has invested C$4o million ($30 million) to upgrade a confectionery facility in Hamilton, Canada to increase capacity, according to a report in Canadian Grocer. The investment is reportedly being spent on a new line that will make 11 million pieces of Maynards jelly sweets a day for distribution across Canada and the USA. The new production line in Hamilton is part of a wider commitment to manufacturing …
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Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks, a California-based company described as a “pioneer” in the refrigerated nutrition bars segment. Founded in 2005, Perfect Snacks markets a range “fresh-from-the-fridge” protein snacks, made from plant-based ingredients such as nuts and fruit as well as 20 organic “superfoods” such as kale, spinach, and lemon. Since launching its flagship refrigerated snack bar, the …
Mondelez, the US confectionery, food, and beverage multinational, has announced that it has made a minority investment in Hu Master Holdings, the owner of both Hu Products and Hu Kitchen, described as a fast-growing US-based snacking company. Hu is described as making minimally-processed, paleo-inspired foods with simple, real ingredients and was created by siblings Jason H Karp, Jordan Brown and Jessica Karp in 2012. The firm’s product line includes chocolate, …
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez International has announced the launch of an innovation hub called SnackFutures. According to the manufacturer, the new hub was developed to tap into rapidly changing consumer trends, creating new opportunities in the snacking sector. The innovation hub will join internal human resources with external partnerships to enable Invention of new brands and businesses in key strategic areas, reinvention of small-scale Mondelez brands with large-scale potential, …
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced that it is expanding its brand portfolio with the acquisition of US biscuit maker Tate’s Bake Shop. Mondelez, which is acquiring Tate’s Bake Shop for almost $500 million from private equity firm The Riverside Company, will operate Tate’s Bake Shop as a separate standalone business. The company will continue to produce all of its products at its existing manufacturing facility, as well as …
Consumer goods giant Mondelez has expanded its portfolio in the confectionery space with the launch of Milka Bis! wafers in Argentina. The new product is described as a set of crunchy wafers that are coated with Milka chocolate. The size is said to be ideal to enjoy the combination of wafer and chocolate “anytime, anywhere”. The launch comes two years after the company entered the coated wafers segment with the …
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced plans to close two factories in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to InfoMoney, the decision to cease operations at the two factories – one in Buaru and the other in Piracicaba – was taken in order to optimise the company’s production network and guarantee sustainable growth. The company will transfer production from the two site to its facilities in Curitiba and Pernambuco, which are …
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced the extension of its Maynard Bassetts Wine Gums range with a new Mocktails variant. The new jelly sweets will contain three non-alcoholic flavours – Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada and Cuba Libre – and will be targeted at younger adults with an emphasis on the “night in” occasion. Commenting on the launch, Marta Sanso, Joyful Candy senior brand manager at Mondelez, said: “This new …
FMCG multinational Mondelez International has recently announced the expansion of its Cadbury chocolate factory in Hobart, Australia, and the introduction of a new range of Cadbury Dark Milk chocolates. According to Inside FMCG, the company invested A$4 million ($2.9 million) to expand the site, by acquiring new equipment for two new production lines. Mondelez spokeswoman Amanda Banfield said: “We have a $25 million annual investment fund for Claremont which is …
FMCG multinational Nestle is currently in negotiations to sell a number of its brands, as well as brands owned by Garoto, according to a report in Valor. The sale is described as a requirement by Brazilian antitrust authorities to approve the merger of Nestle with Garoto, which was first announced in 2004. Valor reports that Brazilian regulators are aiming to reduce Nestle and Garoto’s market share for choocolate in Brazil – …
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