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Nexture has announced its acquisition of La Crema, a Dubai-based manufacturer of chocolate and food ingredients for bakery, ice cream and fine pastry applications.

German ingredients manufacturer Crespel & Deiters has launched two new high-protein crisp ingredients for functional food applications: Lory IsoCrisp Fava Protein and Lory IsoCrisp Wheat Protein.

Ritter Sport is expanding its presence in the US this fall with a nationwide Target launch, new large-format DUO bars and a trio of caramel-focused seasonal products.

Nestlé Canada has completed an investment of more than CAD $50 million to expand and modernise its Toronto facility.

Barry Callebaut has entered a three-year partnership with Arla Foods to reduce emissions from dairy.

Ritter Sport has appointed Christian Boulter as managing director of its UK and Ireland business, following the resignation of Benedict Daniels.

Reese’s has expanded its UK take-home confectionery portfolio with the launch of two new products: Reese’s Caramel Block and Reese’s White Peanut Butter Cup Trio.

The Hershey Company has expanded its confectionery portfolio with the launch of Hershey’s Creme Bars, a new filled chocolate bar range available in Salted Caramel and Affogato varieties.

Hi-Chew has introduced a new flavour line-up for its returning Halloween Mystery Mix, featuring Green Apple, Orange Creamsicle and Cotton Candy alongside a new, unrevealed mystery flavour.

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that two Russian drone strikes have damaged a Mondelēz International facility in the country’s Sumy Oblast region.

Haribo is expanding its US confectionery portfolio with the launch of Balla Bites and Balla Bites Sour.

Storck is expanding its Riesen confectionery portfolio with the launch of Riesen Salted Peanut.