Chinese candy maker Hsu Fu Chi International has published a report via the Singapore Exchange, stating that the Ministry of Commerce of China has approved Nestle's acquisition of a 60% stake in Hsu Fu Chi.

According to Weng Mao, chairman of Guanshengyuan Group, the company is preparing for a new market plan to launch a high-end product in overseas markets in 2009 and the product will be sold on the Chinese domestic market at the same time.

Perfetti Van Melle, the Chinese manufacturer of Alpenliebe, has recalled three candy products following inconclusive test results.

The producer of White Rabbit brand candy, Guangshengyuan Company owned by Shanghai Bright Food, has announced it is suspending production because of suspected melamine contamination.