Candy Industry articles from August 2003

Candy Industry archives from August 2003

Finding inspiration.(Opening Shots)
August 1, 2003... I will have to admit that I wasn't quite that familiar or knowledgeable about the Dolomite area of northeastern Italy, the area where Loacker AG--SPA is located. Yes, I had heard of Cortina d'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympics. And, I...

Production resumes on Boyer Candy's Mallo Cups.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Pittsburgh-based Boyer Candy Co. has resumed production in its Altoona, Pa., plant, with hopes of putting its signature, creme-filled Mallo Cups and peanut Smoothies back on store shelves by September and thus ending a two-year battle for...

Elite plans to sell factories in Belgium and France.(Newsletter)
August 1, 2003... Isreal's Elite-Strauss Group is negotiating with several European concerns to sell its plants in France and Belgium. Trade sources in Tel Aviv noted that several private-label companies that have commercial relations with Elite are among the...

Brach's names Terence O'Brien president and ceo.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Brach's Confections Inc., headquarted in Woodridge, Ill., named Terence O'Brien president and ceo of the company. O'Brien joined the company from Dean Foods where he most recently served as senior vice president of sales/customer marketing....

Swiss Delice plans release of its products in China.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Confectionery and biscuit manufacturer Swiss Delice, owned by Swiss conglomerate Migros, plans to expand into China's premium chocolate and biscuit market this fall. The expansion comes after the company's success in launching its products in...

Vietnam-Japan venture expands production.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Vietnam-Japan confectionery joint venture, Vinabico-Kotobuki, has installed a new production line worth an estimated $283,000. For Vietnam's up-coming mid-fall festival, Vinabico-Kotobuki will produce 15% more mooncakes than last season....

Two new heart-healthy peanuts hit shelves next year.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The U.S. Agriculture Department and university researchers created two new peanut varieties high in oleic acid through plant breeding. High levels of oleic acid, a healthful monounsaturated fat, raise levels of good cholesterol and lower bad...

Ku Klux Klan tattoo found in bag of candy.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, man whose young daughter found Ku Klux Klan (KKK) tattoos in candy grab bags says he intends to file a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. However, the Edmonton owner of Premier Candy, which...

India moving toward purity certification for its sweets.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Traditional confections and desserts from Calcutta's sweet shops have tested positive for bacteria and fungus. Samples of sweets, prepared through cold processes by confectioners around the city, were collected by its Federation of Consumer...

Chocolate that makes people look good.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... German confectioner Adolf Andersen and the Munich-based Kentze Institute for Age Prevention Medicine claim that they developed chocolates capable of countering the aging process. Felice chocolates co-developer Michael Kentze claims that the...

People who eat dark chocolate are perceived as classy.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Hershey Foods Corp. has introduced Hershey's Kisses rich dark chocolates, the first permanent addition to the brand in almost 10 years. In honor of the occasion, the company commissioned a survey examining the opinions of chocolate lovers....

Alpine wins court's blessing for Harry London purchase.(News)
August 1, 2003... Canton, Ohio-based Harry London Candies Inc., manufacturer of gourmet chocolate products, won court approval to sell itself to Salt Lake City-based Alpine Confections. Harry London Candies, who is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alpine, said...

Queen Bee Gardens wins gold.(News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Lovell, Wy.-based Queen Bee Gardens captured a gold medal in the confectioner category for its Dark on Dark Classic Truffle at the National Nutritional Foods Association/Better Nutrition and Vegetarian Times Magazine 9th Annual People's Choice...

ChocoWit.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Napa, Calif.-based ChocoWit appoints Gary Beal national sales manager.

Hershey Foods.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Susan Angela joins Hershey Foods, Hershey, Pa., as vice president. deputy general counsel and chief governance officer.

Chr. Hansen.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Chr. Hansen, Milwaukee, names Robert Di Ciero director general of its Mexico operations.

TNA Australi Pty Ltd.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Luigi Di Palma promoted to vice president, Americas by TNA Australi Pty Ltd. He will transfer to TNA North America's corporate office in Coppell, Texas.

In addition, Robert Fritz, will join Di Ciero.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... In addition, Robert Fritz, will join Di Ciero, having been promoted to vice president, operations, Americas,

ChocoVision Corp.(executive appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Chef Janet Berg-Maraldo has joined Poughkepsie. N.Y.-based ChocoVision Corp.

Kerry Group, plc.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... And Denis Buckley, vice chairman of Tralee. Ireland-based Kerry Group, plc., appointed chairman, following Denis Brosnan's retirement August 1.

Loacker, naturally: dedicated toward producing only the highest quality wafer products, Loacker AG-SPA has combined environmental awareness with visionary technology and astute marketing to reach the top of the mountain.
August 1, 2003... When Armin Loacker began looking for a new site for his headquarters and manufacturing center in the early 1970s, he did so with one prerequisite in mind: the place had to be conducive to ensuring product quality. Founded in Bolzano,...

Fran's chocolate fixation: bringing out the pure flavor of chocolate epitomizes Fran' Bigelow's mission in life.(Chocolate Trendsetter)(Fran's Chocolates Ltd. )
August 1, 2003... When Fran Bigelow opened a dessert shop in Seattle in 1982, she really had only one goal in mind: to bring out the flavor of chocolate, thus creating a pure chocolate experience. Twenty-one years later, with complete truffle and chocolate...

Premium ingredients produce winning products; Chocolate Necessities' owner Kevin Buck places ingredients' quality first.(Hazelnut Contest Winner)
August 1, 2003... Twenty years ago, Kevin Buck, owner and chocolatier of Chocolate Necessities in Bellingham, Wash., frequented chocolate shops tasting solid milk chocolate pieces. In his search for quality chocolate, he discovered that not much impressed him....

Pockets of growth: latest projections forecast modest gains, although several major as well as developing markets promise more.(Global State of the Industry)(Industry Overview)
August 1, 2003... Anyone who's walked the aisles of the ISM show in Cologne or the All Candy Expo in Chicago can quickly attest to the confectionery industry's internationalism. Yet, despite candy's global reach, the prospects for growth--when analyzed across...

Sweetly seasonal: strong assortments and brands offer the best bets in the upcoming seasons.(Category Closeup)
August 1, 2003... After some years as one of the brightest stars in the candy constellations, seasonal sales have lost a bit of their luster during the past year or two. In 2002, Valentine's Day was the only one of the "big four" holidays to show a sales...

Getting on base: additives and sweeteners help gum base users score with consumers.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
August 1, 2003... As always, flavor remains the key component in running up sales for chewing gum manufacturers. Those same manufacturers, nevertheless, are beefing up their line up and broadening gum's appeal to adults by providing additional benefits. The...

Crackling candy.(Rush Rox)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... COMPANY: Chupa Chups USA, Atlanta THE PRODUCT: Rush Rox THE HOOK: The new crackling candy Rush Rox tempts the crowds with Cherry 7-Up and Dr. Pepper flavors. Combining two kids' favorite tastes--candy and soft drinks--Rush Rox also...

Liquid mints.(Momints)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... COMPANY: Yosha! Enterprises, Westfield, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Momints THE HOOK: Momints' tiny blue iridescent spheres come filled with bold liquid peppermint flavor. Encased in a patent-pending EZ Slide pack, Momints' sleek tapered edge...

Jelly Belly gum.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... COMPANY: Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif. THE PRODUCT: JB Gum THE HOOK: Authentic Jelly Belly jellybean flavor made its way into the world of gumballs with JB Gum. For the first time the candy maker enters the gum market with...

Holiday rollout.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Lake Champlain Chocolates LCC in Burlington, Vt., created a fall line of retail products for autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Made in small batches from Belgian chocolate with all-natural ingredients, the chocolates are packaged in boxes...

Cereal bars.(Oatmeal Crisp Fruit'n Cereal Bars from General Mills Inc.)
August 1, 2003... COMPANY: General Mills Inc., Minneapolis THE PRODUCT: Oatmeal Crisp Fruit'n Cereal Bars THE HOOK: Oatmeal Crisp Fruit'n Cereal Bars combine a real fruit and crispy oatmeal crunch for a balance of taste, texture and nutrition. Each box...

Encapsulation technology.(Creators Briefs)
August 1, 2003... New York-based International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. launched CapLock, a new flavor encapsulation technology. CapLock's encapsulation technology provides premium flavor quality and can be used in a wide range of applications. The product...

Edible gelatin.(Creators Briefs)
August 1, 2003... GELITA USA Inc.'s Edible Gelatine is a healthy, natural foodstuff made up essentially of valuable proteins. It contains no preservative, fats, carbohydrates or cholesterol. Wherever gelling agents, stabilizers, binding agents, emulsifiers,...

Color flecks.(Creators Briefs)
August 1, 2003... Spectra-Flecks by Sensient Colors Inc. add visual excitement to a wide range of food products. Spectra-Flecks is a no-fat, sugar-free way to add a burst of color to almost any food product imaginable, such as holiday-themed and party-oriented...

Customized conveying.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
August 1, 2003... Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. Inc., a specialist in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, now brings customers specialized conveying systems. The Brewerton, N.Y.-based company manufactures a wide variety of...

Conveyor increases efficiency.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
August 1, 2003... Candy manufacturers can distribute proportional quantities of product to multiple weighers and packaging lines without cutting the main product supply by using Beat and Control's patented Revolution Proportional Gate on FastBack conveyors, the...

High-speed vertical bagger.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
August 1, 2003... Appleton, Wis.-based CMD Corp. manufactures a high-speed, continuous-motion bagger that can reach production speeds up to 225 cycles per minute. Billed as the fastest single-tube vertical form/fill/seal machine around, the CM 300 provides a...

Versatile and low-maintenance conveyors.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
August 1, 2003... Bunting's modular PowerTrac Aluminum Frame Conveyors come in low- and medium-profile models that offer versatility and low-maintenance. Engineered with V-guide belt tracks to eliminate belt drift as well as to maintain an even center even when...

Digital coder for flexible films.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
August 1, 2003... Coppell, Texas-based TNA North America Inc. has launched its new Intelli-date 53T Thermal Transfer (TI') date coder. Thermal Transfer over-printers are digital coders, primarily applicable for printing onto flexible packaging films and...

High-speed, compact cartoner.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
August 1, 2003... The Tisma Division of Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based SWF Companies has designed a high-speed, small center TC 100 vertical cartoner capable of reaching speeds up to 1,000 cartons per minute. Engineered to handle free-flowing items such as candy,...

Innovative packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2003.(Show Preview)(Interview)(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... Brand managers, marketers, engineers. R&D specialists and other professionals facing packaging challenges can find solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2003. Sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, the show is being held...

Space-saving containers.(Innovations in Packaging)
August 1, 2003... Berry Plastics Corp.'s new line of 6-in by 6-in. polypropylene containers offers superior clarity and shape while maximizing space. Candy makers can truly show their products well with these unique square packages. The resealable lids are...

Paperboard contest judges select two candy winners.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Amidst the 200 entries submitted by 24 members of the Paperboard Packaging Council, eight judges were able to sort out winners in respective categories based on innovation, structural superiority and creativity. In the confections category,...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)(Alisa Shakespeare of Shakespeare's Gourmet Chocolate )(Brief Article)(Interview)
August 1, 2003... Like many other entrepreneurial confectioners, Alisa Shakespeare started small. She began making chocolate roses in 1966, producing them in a 500-sq.-ft. space and selling them to local stores. Her first big break came when she attended the...

'Glamorama,' candy style.(Candy Wrapper)(Added Extras launches candy makeup)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Applying pretend make-up will probably forever remain a poignant life stage for many little girls. Now, those "big girl" play routines have a sweet twist, thanks to Candy Cosmetics. Armed with licensing arrangements from such industry...