Candy Industry articles from April 2004

Candy Industry archives from April 2004

The quiet ones.(Opening Shots)(candy industry)
April 1, 2004... In today's overhyped, oversexed, overhip-hopped world, it's refreshing to find people and companies quietly going about their work, succeeding solidly where others fail spectacularly. This month's issue features two such companies, Dare...

Arcor and Danone to form joint-venture biscuit group ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Argentine confectioner Arcor and French food giant Group Danone have formed a joint venture that will create the largest cookie company in South America, the two companies claim. The newly formed company, as yet unnamed, will generate estimated...

... As execs cite mutual benefits.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The newly created biscuit company will, by combining existing cookie sales of the two companies, hold the No. 1 ranking in Argentina, the No. 2 slot in Brazil, and the No. 3 position in Chile. Franck Riboud, Group Danone's ceo, cited Arcor...

Wrigley consummates Joyco acquisition ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The world's largest manufacturer of chewing gum just became a bit bigger. Earlier this month Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. finalized its $260-million acquisition of Joyco Group gum and confectionery businesses from Agrolimen, a privately...

... As Mederer buys up Joyco's shares in Chinese venture.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Furth, Germany-based Mederer GmbH announced it has acquired the majority shares owned by Agrolimen S.A., parent company of Joyco, of the joint-venture concern the two established in China four years ago. To be fully managed by Mederer, the new...

Impact Confections purchases Foreign Candy brands.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Hull, Iowa-based The Foreign Candy Co. sold the following brands to Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Impact Confections last month: Mega Warheads, Wally Pops, Paint Brush, Sidewalk Chalk Bubble Gum and Bubble Gum Crayons. The sale will not affect...

Hershey goes 'Latin' with singer Thalia.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In a move aimed at tapping into the buying power of 40 million Hispanics, Hershey, Pa.-based Hershey Foods signed a multi-year deal with Latina singer Thalia Sodi. In addition to sponsoring the pop and film star's tour of the United States,...

Chocolate-eating moms make sweeter babies ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The latest research from Finland indicates that pregnant women who eat chocolate give birth to babies that laugh and smile more. According to Katri Raikkonen from the University of Finland, the study surveyed 300 pregnant Finnish women,...

... While gum can control bad breath.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Another recent study conducted by the University of Chicago's Christine Wu, a professor of periodontics, shows that gum containing cinnamic aldehyde, a plant essential oil used for flavoring, inhibited the growth of oral bacteria associated...

Boyer Candy back to full production.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Boyer Candy Co., the Altoona, Pa.-based maker of Mallo Cups, has resumed a five-day production schedule, thus ending a period that involved bitter family feuding, court battles and a closed plant. Roy Mollomo, the company's current chief...

Alpine Confections wins court approval for Fannie May, Fanny Farmer business.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Despite an aggressive bid by Kansas City-based Russell Stover Candies, Alpine Confections won approval from Federal Bankruptcy Court Judge Pamela Hollis earlier this month to acquire Fannie May and Fanny Farmer brands, candy recipes and other...

Chefs recreate barnyard scene in chocolate for river fest.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... It took the chefs and crew at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn., more than 500 man hours and 2,500 lbs. of chocolate to fashion a barnyard scene featuring chickens, pond, fountain and ducks--all in chocolate--for Mystic's 4th Annual...

CMA selects new scientific affairs v.p.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Vienna, Va.-based Chocolate Manufacturers Association (CMA) has named Leah Porter the organization's new vice president of scientific affairs. Porter will direct the scientific and regulatory programs for CMA and the American Cocoa Research...

EPI's new headquarters.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Exact Packaging, Inc (EPI) will move into its new manufacturing plant and worldwide headquarters in southern York County, Pa., this month. The new facility includes upgraded manufacturing capabilities, an R&D Lab for new products and line...

Elah-Dufour-Novi installs new Buhler cocoa bean line.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Elah Dufour Novi, the Novi Ligouri, Italy-based manufacturer of premium chocolate brands such as Novi, Baratti and Milano, have partnered with Buhler in installing a new cocoa bean processing line. One of the benefits associating with the line...

CPI and GTC Nutrition forge ingredient alliance.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Corn Products International, Inc. (CPI) out of Westchester, Ill., and GTC Nutrition LLC in Golden, Colo., have formed a strategic alliance to focus on specialty ingredients for the food, nutraceutical and animal feed industries. CPI will...

MeadWestvaco to acquire Aries Packaging.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Atlanta-based MeadWestvaco Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire Aries Packaging SA, a privately-held machinery manufacturer located in Troyes, France, making it a unit of MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems. Aries Packaging will operate as a...

Axon Corp.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Raleigh-based Axon Corp. appoints George Albrecht as its new vice president of sales.

Hershey Foods Corp.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... John Stachowiak promoted to vice president--internal audit for Hershey Foods Corp., Hershey, Pa.

Lindt & Sprungli USA.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Stratham, N.H.-based Lindt & Sprungli USA announced the following changes: Chris Mattina, vice president--key account management; Chris Trosin, vice president--field sales, distributor channel; Brian Susslin, key account manager--drug channel;...

nSpired Natural Foods.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... And nSpired Natural Foods names Patrick Lee, president.

We request the pleasure of your company ... Kettle Awards.(Kettle Invite)
April 1, 2004... Candy Industry Magazine, the chairman and members of the Kettle Committee will present the 59th Kettle Award at a gala reception on June 9th, during the All Candy Expo in Chicago. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the...

59th Kettle Award Winner announced June 9th.(Candy Industry's "Oscar" Celebrates a Long History)
April 1, 2004... August 19, 1944 was the first publication date of Candy Industry, "the newspaper of confectionery business" to be published every other Saturday. The publication's mandate was to provide a platform for the industry--a simple one. Don Gussow the...

Sweet pickin's: an increased emphasis on innovation, coupled with investments in marketing as well as manufacturing, is helping Dare Foods' confectionery division harvest double-digit sales gains.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... Some individuals are gifted with a knack of making people smile. Others just exude an aura of good will. However, it takes a special talent to get a goldfish to flash its pearly whites. Lee Andrews happens to be one of the few who can say he's...

'Confectional' changes: with a new ceo, management team, production facility and its first retail location, Morgan Confections shines in the California sun.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
April 1, 2004... A 4,000-mile round trip commute every week doesn't faze Chino, Calif.-based Morgan Confections' new chief executive officer Kimberly Dickerson any. United Airlines has found at least one loyal customer in Dickerson, who leaves Chicago to come...

It's not easy being brown: premium chocolates' varietals and individually wrapped pieces keep consumer attention on the category.(Premium Chocolate)
April 1, 2004... Chocolate just isn't brown. Chocolatiers seem to grow up with an inherent sense of knowing that chocolate can create different tantalizing taste and visual sensations. Many consumers though are just beginning to figure out that chocolate's...

The 'TF' word: with trans fats identification soon being required on labels, some consumers are considering "hydrogenation" and "saturated" dirty words as well.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
April 1, 2004... In July 2003, the Food and Drug Administration published a final ruling that amended its regulations on food labeling to require that trans fatty acids, if greater than .5 grams per serving, be declared in the nutrition label of conventional...

Ginger spice.(New Products)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Berkeley, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Covered Ginger, Coffee Beans and Cacao Nibs THE HOOK: These Scharffen Berger products are reminiscent of traditional French...

Monkey business.(New Products)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: KoKo's Confectionery & Novelty, Timonium, Md. THE PRODUCT: Monkey Business Candy THE HOOK: Monkey Business Candy reminds us of the old time game that encourages kids to link monkeys together arm-and-arm. Together the...

Spidey sense.(New Products)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Taste of Nature, Beverly Hill, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Spider-Man 2 Sour Gummi Mutant Spiders and Cotton Candy THE HOOK: Available before Sony Pictures releases the new Spider-Man 2 Movie on July 2, the Sour Gummi Mutant...

Callard & Bowser-Suchard Inc.(At a glance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Callard & Bowser-Suchard Inc., East Hanover, N.J., once again leverages it "Curiously Strong" brand to take the mint category in a whole new direction. For a limited time Ginger Altoids will be available in selective distribution and through...

Jelly Bell Candy Co.(At a glance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The newest treat from the candy kitchens of Jelly Bell Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif., are Neon Inchworms and Sour Neon Inchworms, two-toned gummies in the most popular gummy shape. The Inchworms are made in two-flavor combinations of...

Sweetwrap.(At a glance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Chandler, Ariz., Sweetwrap released a new edible gift line with candies built right in. Different colored wrapping combine with multiple-colored candies to make great wrappings for boys, girls and even baby shower gifts. Each candy is...

New products magazine industry watch.(New Products)(Illustration)
April 1, 2004... NEW PRODUCTS MAGAZINE INDUSTRY WATCH YTD THROUGH 2/29/2004 REPORTS SKUS Candies, Chocolate 44 148...

Building block.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Clif Bar Inc., Berkeley, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Clif Builder's THE HOOK: Consumers are looking for more protein in their diet to help them get through the day, whether it's an active eight hours at work or a strenuous day at...

Entangled web.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Au'some Candies Inc., Monmouth Junction, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Spider-Man Snerdles Web String, Spider-Man Taste Tube Torpedo, Spider-Man Super Sour Shaker THE HOOK: Each Web String container dispenses mouth puckering sour...

Low carb sweetness.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Gaio tagatose from Aria Foods in Basking Ridge, N.J., compared to glucose, which has glycemic and insulinemic responses of 100%, produces very low glycemic and insulinemic responses of only 3%. Tagatose, due to its chemical properties of...

Shades of color.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Tarrytown, N.Y.-based GNT has extended its line of colors with the addition of the new powder products: Exberry Shades Grape Blue Powder, Cherry Red Powder and Pink Powder. These GMO-free, allergen-free, dry blend powders do not contain any...

Expansive range of high-speed flow-wrappers.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Milan-based Eurosicma, an Italian packaging equipment supplier that's been in the market for more than 35 years, produces a broad range of high-speed, flow-wrappers. The PC-controlled units, some capable of handling up to 1,700 packs per...

Ideal applicator for back labels.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The new Flex-Pac System from New Freedom, Pa-based EPI Exact Packaging Inc. applies labels, such as reclosable labels and nutritional information, to the back of bags. Designed specifically for candy, snack and nut applications, the unit...

Cost-effective alternative to traditional moulding.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... At the upcoming PMCA Technical Conference being held in Hershey, Pa., this April 26-28, Carle & Montanari U.S.A. in Raleigh, N.C., will be promoting its new "Fast Shell" formation method as a cost-effective alternative to traditional shell...

Higher speeds for proven f/f/s unit.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The unveiling of TNA's ROBAG 3 vertical f/f/s packaging unit at last month's Snaxpo show prompted attendees to place orders at the show floor. Designed to handle a wide range of confectionery and snack products, the ROBAG 3 can pack up to 220...

Four-color depositing expands horizons.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... APV Baker, based in Peterborough, UK, has expanded the boundaries of product development for candy makers with its multi-color and multi-component depositing systems. With four-color depositing, the confectioner has the freedom to create a...

High-speed mogul line offers more flexibility.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The new Mogul 462 B1 line from Rengsdorf, Germany-based Winkler & Dunnebier Susswarenmaschinen (WDS) can produce all kinds of starch-moulded articles. The pump system allows for two-color depositing as well as an assortment of six colors...

Incline agitation eliminates dead spots.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... High-viscous products are often difficult to cook evenly because of the dead spot that is often found in the center of the kettle. Philipsburg, Pa.-based Lee Industries' Inclined Agitator eliminates the spot. Slow blender speeds can be used to...

Adapting and advancing: Dumoulin's commercial manager, Francis Mangin, details how his company not only 'customizes' equipment, but its services to meet ever-changing client and marketplace needs.(International Spotlight)
April 1, 2004... Francis Mangin didn't intentionally set out to undergo the perfect training for Dumoulin's commercial manager slot. When he began his career in 1962 at a Paris-based pharmaceutical concern, Fevrier Decoisy Champion, Mangin didn't expect to...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)(D.E. Wolfgang Candy Company)(Interview)
April 1, 2004... When Mike Schmid, the grandson of D.E. Wolfgang Candy Company co-founder Ruby Schmid, decided to limit his port of calls to one place, it's not surprising that he eventually went back to his roots, candy. After completing his studies at Old...