The integration of the Cadbury portfolio in 2010 has been transformational for Kraft Foods, both in terms of category and geographic market coverage. It has significantly enhanced its presence in snack food as well as in emerging markets, which was a much needed development for the largely North America biased conglomerate.

Kellogg has announced its agreement to acquire Procter & Gamble's only food label, Pringles, for US$2.7 billion as the sale of the brand to Diamond Foods has been terminated due to an ongoing accounting scandal and change in management at the US snack food maker.

A new version of the HEUFT spotter SF full container inspector with a significantly extended range of functions can be seen at the China Brew & Beverage 2012 exhibition in Peking.