Candy Industry articles from August 2004

Candy Industry archives from August 2004

'And the winner is ...'.(Opening Shots)
August 1, 2004... There's nothing like photos to rekindle memories, particularly when those flashbacks bring back what some may call "warm and fuzzy feelings." As this month's cover dramatically portrays, as well as the following pictorials capturing the...

California and New York warn of lead in candy.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The California State Department of Health Services warned that lead, which exceeds the state and federal standard of .2 and .5 parts per million for candy, respectively, were found in Lucas Limon, Lucas Acidito, Super Lucas and Super Jovy...

Gordon Brothers buys Laura Secord from Archibald Candy.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Gordon Brothers Group LLC was chosen as the successful bidder for the assets of Archibald Candy's Laura Secord with a bid of approximately $27.6 million Canadian. The sale will provide financial stakeholders with a fair and market-tested price...

Hershey Foods repurchases $500 million worth of stock.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Hershey Foods Corp. has purchased $500 million worth of its stock from Hershey Trust Co., bringing the total to $1 billion of the value of stock repurchased over the last two years. The trust company, which oversees the finances of the Milton...

European onion sugar reform unlikely to impact market.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Changes to the criticized European sugar regime are unlikely to have a significant effect on the world sugar market. U.S. sugar prices are likely to remain low, as well, said a U.S. sugar industry analyst at the International Sweetener...

Children responsible for $40 billion of spending.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... According to a soon-to-be-published report from Mintel, in 2002 children 4 to 12 years old were estimated to be responsible for $40 billion of total spending, a number which is expected to rise to $51.8 billion in 2008. Children's spending has...

Impact confections acquires Melster candies.(Candy News)
August 1, 2004... It wasn't an easy decision for Lincoln Warrell, chairman of The Warrell Corp. and this year's winner of the 59th Candy Industry Kettle Award to make. Nevertheless, following what was a 22-year investment of time, resources, and effort in...

Record number completes PMCA chocolate course.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: With 15 still on the waiting list, a record 27 students (shown here in front of Wolfgang Candy Co.) completed the PMCA's popular "Chocolate and Compound Manufacture and Use" short course in mid-June in York,...

Quality Candy's Helminiak dies.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The co-owner and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Quality Candy/Buddy Squirrel, Leonard Helminiak, died July 28 from complications attributed to past strokes. Helminiak, together with his brothers, Edward and Raymond, help build the...

USF&F sells fragrance unit.(Supplier News)(FlavorChem)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Wauconda, Ill.-based U. S. Flavors & Fragrances has sold its fragrance business to Orchidia, a wholly owned subsidiary of FlavorChem. According to USF&F, the sale positions it to focus "on continued expansion in the flavor markets that it...

Venture partners acquires UCB Group's films business.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... A consortium led by Dennis Matthewman, the former managing director of Hays Chemical Distribution, and Candover Partners Ltd., looks to acquire the films business of the Belgium-based UCB Group for 320 million euros this September. The new...

'Linc'ed to leadership: Candy Industry's 59th Kettle Award recipient, Lincoln Warrell, chairman of the Warrell Corp., epitomizes the long-term thinking of leading family businesses, always focusing on what's good for the customer, the consumer and the industry.
August 1, 2004... Dick Billman, president of the Warrell Corp. admits he was a bit biased about whom he wanted to win this year's Candy Industry Kettle Award. After all, it was Lincoln Warrell ("Linc," as he's known to everyone) that hired him 35 years ago. ...

Kettle Award reception salutes industry leaders.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Once again, the confectionery's industry collection of who's who attended Candy Industry's 59th Kettle Award reception held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago on June 9. Amidst a strong nominating slate of industry leaders that featured...

A special vintage: finding its home in wine country has given DeBas Chocolatier the inspiration for innovative creations, making the company an appealing addition to House of Brussels Chocolates.(Chocolate Trendsetter)(DeBas Chocolatier)
August 1, 2004... Wine and chocolate--a perfect pairing, but not an easy combination. Because the tannins in the wine eat away at the chocolate compromising the integrity of the wine and the legality of the chocolate, many chocolatiers opt to combine the wine...

Powerful stuff: driven by low carb, other niches are now playing their part in increasing category sales.(Energy and Nutritional Bars)
August 1, 2004... The energy bar craze continues, despite industry expectations that the market will eventually collapse due to over saturation. Sales in the nutritional and energy bar category grew to $689 million in the 52 weeks ending July 11, according to...

Go nuts! New products are finding additional end original uses for nuts.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
August 1, 2004... Not long ago, nuts took on the stigma of ingredient non grata, blackballed by fatphobes. Science has now shown that snacking on an ounce a few times a week can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and even weight gain. Snack and...

Allergen labeling made easier.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
August 1, 2004... On July 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that includes the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, which at press time was awaiting the signature of President George Bush. The bill hopes to help consumers identify...

Organic options.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Thompson Candy, Meriden, Ct. THE PRODUCT: Premium Thompson Organic 50% Dark Chocolate, 70% Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Milk Chocolate Truffle and Milk Chocolate Almond bars THE HOOK: In addition to their line...

Rainbow taste.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Masterfoods USA, Hackettstown, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Skittles Bubble Gum THE HOOK: The popular Skittles brand extended its offerings with the release of Skittles Bubble Gum. The gum presents a crunchy candy shell and a...

Colorful candies.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Arcor USA, Miami THE PRODUCT: Rocklets Chocolate and Peanut Chocolate Candies THE HOOK: Rocklets, one of the Arcor's Group's major brands, will be launched in the U.S. with a special formula developed for the American...

Jelly Belly Candy Co.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Fairfield, Calif.-based Jelly Belly Candy Co. has set its sights on the growing consumer demand for low-carb and sugar-free treats. The Sugar-Free Fruit Slices, Spice Drops, Fruit Drops, Cola Bottles, Inchworms and Gummi Bears being released in...

Madelaine Chocolate Novelties.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Decorated with wacky zoo animals, including funky frogs, hilarious hippos, grinning giraffes, amusing monkeys, dotty Dalmatians and floppy-eared elephants on gold, green, blue, red, pink and purple foil, the new lollies from Rockaway Beach,...

Cadbury Adams USA LLC.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Cadbury Adams USA LLC released Dentyne Tango, the first long-lasting, sugarless fruit pellet gum in the Dentyne product lineup. Dentyne Tango, available in a Mixed Berry flavor, builds on the success of sister brands Dentyne Ice and Dentyne...

Honey please.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Hawaiian Host Inc., Honolulu THE PRODUCT: Hawaiian Honey Coated Chocolate Covered Whole Macadamias and Hawaiian Honey Glazed Macadamias THE HOOK: For a sweet variation, Hawaiian Host has enhanced its classic...

Teen appeal.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Cadbury Adams USA LLC, Parsippany, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Chiclets Citrus Samba, Chiclets Strawberry Breeze THE HOOK: With new packaging and two new sugar-free fruit flavors, Chiclets are all dressed up and showing teens how...

Organic kid's lollipops.(New Products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: College Farm Organic, a division of JOEL, Elizabethtown, Pa. THE PRODUCT: College Farm Organic FunPops THE HOOK: College Farm Organic FunPops use the same ingredients as the original bagged candies, but are offered in...

Gelling power.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... To help manufacturers keep their products together, Belcamp, Md.-based TIC Gums has developed a cold-water soluble gum system that is as versatile as it is high performing. TIC Pretested TICA-algin HG-300 Powder is a medium viscosity, sodium...

Glazing agents.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Capol 195 from Norwalk, Conn.-based Centerchem Inc. polishes sucrose-free chocolate and compound-coated surfaces. The sucrose-free aqueous dispersion of natural ingredients is used in conjunction with Capol 153D, an ethanol-based glaze, to...

Sensory delivery system.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Channahon, Ill.-based Loders Croklaan, part of the IOI Group, re-branded its BetrFX flavor delivery system under a new name, Sensory Effects. The change reflects the multiple sensory experiences delivered by the system's distinctive flavors,...

Instilling innovation from the ground up: chocolate equipment supplier Lloveras has not only identified innovation as the key path for future growth, it's implemented such as a plan of action.(International Spotlight)
August 1, 2004... The castellers or "human pyramid" tradition in the Catalonian region of Spain dates back to the late 18th century. And while all participants have to be skilled and trained to scale up atop their partners' backs to attain neck-craning heights,...

Diversification taps into growth niche.(International Spotlight)(Clinical Nutrition)
August 1, 2004... (Editor's note: During Candy Industry's visit to Lloveras, the Spanish chocolate equipment supplier graciously set up tours involving two of its customers, both of whom have prospered as a result of embracing changes in the marketplace. The...

'Desperate act' revitalizes chocolatier.(International Spotlight)(Torras Chocolates )
August 1, 2004... (Editor's note: During Candy Industry 's visit to Lloveras, the Spanish chocolate equipment supplier graciously set up tours involving two of its customers, both of whom have prospered as a result of embracing changes in the marketplace. The...

Upgrade resolves cotton candy conveying issues.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Country Fair Confections )
August 1, 2004... Eating cotton candy without getting your hand sticky can be a challenge. On the other hand, moving and packaging cotton candy shouldn't be a challenge Founded in 1992, Waco, Texas-based Country Fair Confections has steadily found a fan...

Designed for candy.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Skokie, Ill.-based Ammeraal Beltech Inc., supplies belting for every facet of the candy production process, from extrusion through packaging. Lightweight and flexible, the belting is designed to flex over the tightest nose-bar transfers and...

Tight radius belt performs within limited space.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Swiss-based Habasit, the world's leading lightweight conveyor belt manufacturer, has developed a new Habasit LINK plastic modular belt. The new M2543 Tight Radius 1" is a side-flexing belt with a small collapse factor of 1.6 that allows...

Latest generation of f/f/s machines debuts.(Innovations in Packaging)(form/fill/seal baggers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The ROBAG 3 series, from Coppell, Texas-based TNA represents the latest evolution in highly efficient, completely versatile, and easily maintained form/fill/seal baggers. The series includes a patented stripper/tube closer, which enables the...

Combining the best of both technologies.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Bosch SVE 2510 AB and SVE 3800 AB baggers are high-performance form/fill/seal machines combing the best features of Bosch's continuous motion, servo technology with Rockwell/AllenBradley based machine controls. Cost-effective film handling...

Continuous motion bagger designed for fragile products.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The CM300 from Appleton-based CMD Packaging Systems offers continuous-motion vertical form/fill/seal packaging of candy, snacks and confectionary products in a variety of package styles and sizes. Through extensive research and testing, the...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)
August 1, 2004... As a youngster growing up in Dolton, Ill., a southern suburb of Chicago, Scott Albanese was exposed early on to business--his mother and father each ran their own ventures. Albanese recalls his father advising him even then, "Always be...

A Gemz of a candy.(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Malibu Toys plans to use some pop-sensibility to delve further into the tween market as the company takes off on an exclusive sponsorship deal for their Finger Lites Light-Up Candy Rings with new pop group sensation, The Gemz. Finger Lites will...

Jelly beans and wine tasting.(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... You've seen it in the wine section at the store--wines described in glowing terms of lush cherry, spicy pepper and fragrant grass. Wine connoisseurs report that one of the most difficult skills to develop is identifying subtle flavors in wine...