Australia

Barry Callebaut to acquire Australian chocolate manufacturer GKC Foods

Transaction set to close later this year.

May 27, 2020

The Barry Callebaut Group has acquired GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings serving many consumer chocolate brands in Australia and New Zealand.

tna opens equipment manufacturing facility in Australia

Facility will allow tna to triple its manufacturing capabilities.

Alyse Thompson

November 20, 2018

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Equipment manufacturer tna has opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Australia to support global demand for its high-performance food packaging solutions.

Darrell Lea acquires Heritage Fine Chocolates

Darrell Lea plans to add 50 jobs to its chocolate operations next year.

Alyse Thompson

November 9, 2018

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Australia-based Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. has acquired Heritage Fine Chocolates following investment from a private equity firm earlier this year.

Tanis Confectionery takes over Fast Track operation

Majority position in joint venture with JHTester Industrial Automation opens door to Asia/South Pacific markets.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 24, 2018

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Calling it a “once in a lifetime opportunity for us,” CEO Leo Tanis of Dutch-based Tanis Confectionery (TC) said the company has taken over Fast Track Engineering’s activities. The move came about following a joint venture agreement signed this past Monday by TC with Australia-based JH Tester Industrial Automation, which had acquired Fast Track Engineering in September 2017.

Tim Tam Australian biscuits to make U.S. debut

Biscuits to be available at grocery stores, mass retailers nationwide.

Alyse Thompson

January 25, 2017

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Australian biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s is bringing Tim Tam, its classic chocolate-coated treat, to the United States.

Australian chocolate manufacturers pledge to achieve 100 percent sustainably sourced cocoa

The pledge has been made publicly by all major manufacturers.

Abigail Watt

March 23, 2016

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All major chocolate manufacturers – including Mondelez, Nestle, Mars, Ferrero, Haigh's, Lindt, and others – have committed to using only sustainably sourced cocoa in all locally produced products.

Lawsuit claims Candy Treasure eggs copied Yowie eggs

Yowie Group sues Candy Treasure for patent infringement.

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2013

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The makers of Yowie, the Australian chocolate with a toy inside, have brought a lawsuit against Candy Treasure, the makers of the American Choco Treasure chocolate eggs with the toy inside.

Founder of NID dies at 98

Hans Arthur (John) Faerber was a true innovator in the confectionery industry

Crystal Lindell

August 7, 2013

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As the story goes, goes, when John (Hans) Faerber — NID’s founder — first became interested in starch moulding, he quickly realized that the traditional means of handling the trays and starch just weren’t good enough. And so, he created something better.

Darrell Lea bought by VIP Petfoods

Australian company to close remaining retail stores, layoff 418 employees

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2012

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Australian icon to close retail stores, but at least for now, Darrell Lea, will still sell its products through other channels.

Australia-based Darrell Lea soon could be for sale

Company under review, faces financial crisis

Crystal Lindell

July 11, 2012

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Darrell Lea, known in the United States mainly for its soft-eating licorice, has brought in PPB Advisory to conduct an ongoing review of its business after growing concerns about its ability to meet ongoing financial obligations.