72 May 2014 • The Manufacturing Confectioner

NEWSMAKERS

AAK acquisitionAarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has agreed to acquire the oilsand fats business of CSM Benelux. CSM supplies bakeryfats to the bakery markets in Belgium, Netherlands andFrance. The acquired business had revenues of approxi-mately SEK 970 million (US$147 million) in 2013.

The business provides a variety of bakery fat solutions,margarines and pumpable shortenings. The acquisitionincludes the factory in Merksem, Belgium, their sales force,application specialists and a bakery innovation center.

AAK produces vegetable oils and fats. AAK’s solutions areused as substitutes for butter fat and cocoa butter. Theseinclude trans-free and low-saturated solutions. AAK has pro-duction facilities in Denmark, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden,Great Britain, Uruguay and the United States.

Barry Callebaut first half 2014Group key sales figuresfor the first six months of fiscal year 2013 – 2014 Change

Six months to (in CHF) Feb. 28, 2014 Feb. 29, 2013 (%)

Sales volume (in metric tons) 876,297 745,256 17.6%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 2,906.9 2,391.6 21.5%

in local currencies 23.5%

By RegionEuropeSales volume (in metric tons) 378,645 377,458 0.3%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 1,307.0 1,186.2 10.2%AmericasSales volume (in metric tons) 217,517 200,434 8.5%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 608.8 567.2 7.3%Asia-PacificSales volume (in metric tons) 34,324 30,915 11.0%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 131.3 118.1 11.2%Global CocoaSales volume (in metric tons) 245,811 136,449 80.1%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 859.8 520.1 65.3%

By Product GroupFood Manufacturers ProductsSales volume (in metric tons) 540,867 524,738 3.1%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 1,600.0 1,455.1 10.0%Gourmet & Specialties ProductsSales volume (in metric tons) 89,619 84,069 6.6%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 447.1 416.4 7.4%Cocoa ProductsSales volume (in metric tons) 245,811 136,449 80.1%Sales revenue (in CHF millions) 859.8 520.1 65.3%

Daffy FarmsDaffy Farms (formerly Daffy Apple) has introduced a lineof all-natural caramel products. The line includes fourvarieties: All Natural Baker’s Caramel, All Natural Dip-ping Caramel, Traditional Dipping Caramel and RedCandy Dipping Caramel. They are produced with non-gmo corn syrup, fresh cream, cane sugar and butter, withno artificial flavors or colors. The caramel varieties areavailable in a range of sizes and can be packed inmicrowaveable tubs.

Traditional Caramel and Red Candy Caramel maintaina shiny finish. They are available in multiple sizes suitablefor use in home, retail and foodservice settings.Tel: +1 (303) 288 7830 www.daffyfarms.com

TNA German officeTNA has opened a new office in Wettringen, Germany.This central European office will provide support to cus-tomers across mainland Europe, including technical serv-ices, project management and postinstallation assistance.In addition to office and meeting space, the Wettringensite also offers a demo and workshop area. TNA’s new Ger-man language website at www.tnasolutions.de also bringsfurther support.

TNA’s central Europe facility is equipped with a solarpower plant.

Takasago hires DunnTakasago International Corp. (USA) flavor division hasannounced that Amanda Carey Dunn has been namedTakasago Flavors’ sales and marketing manager for theMint and Sensates Group.

Most recently Dunn has been senior regional categorymanager in oral care at Firmenich, after roles at Noville,Inc., as senior flavor technologist.

Dunn is based in Rockleigh, New Jersey, joiningTakasago’s Sensoral Center team.

TNA facility in Wettringen, Germany