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Morinaga America Teruhiro Kawabe

Morinaga America Promotes Current CEO & President

Teruhiro Kawabe has been chosen to serve as chief representative for the U.S and president/CEO of MAI.

January 12, 2023

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Mondelēz Selling Part of Gum Business for $1.35 Billion

Perfetti Van Melle will be the new owner of Mondelēz’ developed-market gum business in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

December 21, 2022

Ferrero Buying Blue Bunny Maker

The acquisition of Wells Enterprises marks the latest step in Ferrero’s growth in the worldwide ice cream sector.

December 12, 2022

Barry Callebaut Breaks Ground on New Chocolate Factory

The new manufacturing facility, the company’s third in India, is tied to the country’s rapidly developing demand for high-quality chocolate.

November 30, 2022

Barry Callebaut Chocolate Manufacturing Facility, India, 2 Artist S Impression

Nestlé to Invest Almost $2 Billion on Projects in Saudi Arabia

The investments will contribute to food security and the development of local businesses, fuel local innovation, and create jobs for youth and professionals in the country.

November 29, 2022

Nestle, Saudi Arabia Agreement

Ferrero to Build $214 Million Production Facility in Illinois

The project is adding 169,000 sq ft to Ferrero’s existing manufacturing campus to help meet growing demand for the Kinder Bueno brand in North America.

November 22, 2022

Ferrero Il Facility

Hershey Building 250,000-sq-ft Pennsylvania Facility

The new Hershey, Pa., site is being constructed to support the company’s production capabilities for brands such as Reese’s, Kit Kat, and Hershey’s.

November 14, 2022

Mondelēz Commits $600 Million to Sustainable Cocoa Program

The new funding of the program, which addresses systemic environmental and human rights challenges, will help increase cocoa volume at scale and the participation of 300,000 farmers in the program by 2030.

October 31, 2022

Mondelēz Completes Acquisition of Clif Bar

The transaction creates a $1 billion global snack bar entity and builds on the company’s strategy to prioritize fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies

August 15, 2022

Ferrero North America Announces New President and Chief Business Officer

Alanna Cotton, who will report directly to Ferrero Group CEO Lapo Civiletti, will support Ferrero’s global business strategy of strengthening its position in the sweet packaged food category.

August 1, 2022

Ferrero North America President Alanna Cotton

Ferrero Group Releases 2021 Sustainability Progress Report

The company’s 13th annual report highlights the steps taken to meet its environmental and social targets aligned to four key areas of focus and the achievements Ferrero made in the past year.

July 18, 2022

Ferrero Creating New Innovation Center With Strategic R&D Lab

Located in Chicago, the 45,000-sq-ft center will bring together Ferrero teams from across the U.S. to develop new confectionery and sweet packaged food products.

July 14, 2022

Ferrero Marshall Field Building

Mondelēz International to Acquire Clif Bar for $2.9 Billion

The transaction will build on Mondelēz International’s strategy to prioritize fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies and create a $1 billion global snack bar player with leading brands.

June 22, 2022

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Products

NETZSCH Pumps USA's NOTOS

Multi Screw Pump and Barrel Emptying System

NETZSCH Pumps USA's NOTOS for food and consumer products applications is designed for hygienic, low-pulsation transfer and efficient residual-free drum emptying.

Automated Food Checkweigher

Professional Chocolate Product with Cultured Cocoa