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Luigi Zàini to receive 2022 ISM Award

Italian sweets company Luigi Zàini S.p.A. built on diversity, innovation.

January 12, 2022

With his sister Antonella Zàini, Luigi Zàini runs Luigi Zàini S.p.A. as the third generation. The company has exhibited at every edition of ISM since its premiere in 1971.

‘Golden Bean’ Amedei acquired by Ferrarelle

Italian mineral water company adds super-premium, bean-to-bar chocolatier to its portfolio.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 9, 2017

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What does it take to make Italy’s fourth largest mineral water company effervescent? Acquiring Tuscany-based chocolate maker Amedei, known for its gourmet chocolate bars, truffles and chocolate products, would certainly make anyone bubbly.

Katjes buys Cloetta’s Italian division for $53 million

Purchase includes four production facilities, five brands.

Alyse Thompson

July 6, 2017

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Katjes International GmbH, the international subsidiary of Katjes Group, has acquired Cloetta Italia for $53 million, pushing the German gummy manufacturer to No. 2 in the Italian confectionery market.

Nestlé looks to expand its global reach with two big moves involving Baci Perugina and Damak

Nestlé works to make Baci Perugina a global brand; Candy maker also brings Turkish Chocolate brand Damak to U.S.

Crystal Lindell

March 2, 2016

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Nestlé is putting a renewed focus on the Italian brand Baci Perugina, saying it plans to significantly invest in the brand to further strengthen this iconic Italian chocolate on the world stage.

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

To celebrate the 75th year of this prestigious award, we invite you to join us for an evening reception honoring its rich heritage and to celebrate the nominees and winner of the 2022 Kettle Award.

Items Tagged with 'Italian confectionery'

ARTICLES

Luigi Zàini to receive 2022 ISM Award

‘Golden Bean’ Amedei acquired by Ferrarelle

Katjes buys Cloetta’s Italian division for $53 million

Nestlé looks to expand its global reach with two big moves involving Baci Perugina and Damak

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