Candy Industry articles from August 2007

Candy Industry archives from August 2007

Hershey sheds Mauna Loa plant.(NEWSLETTER)(The Hershey Co.)( Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut plant)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Hershey plans to sell its 130-acre Hilo, Hawaii-based Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut plant to PLK Partners, a group of Hawaiian investors. Hershey spokesman Kirk Saville said he expects the sale to be completed by the end of this year. Hershey's will...

Harry & David expansion aimed to increase production.(NEWSLETTER)( Harry & David Holdings Inc. )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Oregon-based Harry & David Holdings Inc. plans to add 45,000 sq. ft. to its Hebron, Ohio facility as part of a $16-million expansion. The packaging and distribution company will hire 160 new full-time employees, spending approximately $4...

New Mars plant in Russia to be constructed in Lenin's home town.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... Pennsauken, N.J.-based Mars will build its second production plant in Russia, a $60-million investment, in Ulyanovsk, the birthplace of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. In addition to producing confections such as Snickers and Milky Way, the...

Barry Callebaut promotes healthful chocolate ingredients.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... Barry Callebaut released nine new chocolate ingredients catering to manufacturers looking to expand healthful functional food offerings. The company will employ the same polyphenol-preserving production processes used for Acticoa in the...

Mexican candy found to be potentially toxic.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... De La Rosa Pulparindo, a Mexican imported candy produced by Dulces de la Rosa, was found to contain .12 to .18 parts per million of lead, the California Department of Public Health reported. These levels are above the U.S. Food and Drug...

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and The Grove plan airport shops.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, in partnership with natural snack retailer The Grove, signed an Airport Franchise Development Agreement to expedite the establishment of Rocky Mountain Factory stores in busy U.S. airports. The agreement states...

Campbell explores Godiva sale.(CANDY NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Hoping to promote a healthier image and refocusing on global sales of its soups, beverages and snacks, Camden, N.J.-based Campbell Soup Co. may sell Godiva Chocolatier. Campbell, the world's largest soup maker, has owned Godiva for more...

Company's anniversary inspires new packaging.(CANDY NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Hebert Candies' new packaging, inspired by a look back through its 90-year history, earned the company a prestigious packaging award. The winning package, created by The Mason Box Company, earned the Excellence Award for General Superiority...

Lloveras to open Innovation Center.(CANDY NEWS)
August 1, 2007... S.A. Lloveras, the Terressa-Spain based supplier of confectionery processing equipment, has added a 1,500-sq.-meter Innovation Center to its existing facilities. The new building, which will allow customers to develop new products on Lloveras...

Gomez named WFC controller.(People News)
August 1, 2007... Chicago-based World's Finest Chocolate announced Al Gomez as its controller, where he will direct and oversee the company's accounting department. Gomez attained accounting, financial and project management experience from his 23-year...

Hesser joins Barry Callebaut.(People News)(Andrew Hesser)(Barry Callebaut S.A.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Zurich-based Barry Callebaut appointed Andrew Hesser as corporate accounts manager in the food manufacturing division. Hesser joins the company with experience as a national accounts manager for Schreiber Foods, a global leader in dairy...

Barry Callebaut appoints Palmer.(People News)
August 1, 2007... With over 17 years experience working in cocoa product development, sales and account management, Denise Palmer joined Barry Callebaut as corporate accounts manager for North America. For most of her career, Palmer has worked in product...

Philly Candy Show boasts hefty seminar line-up.(CANDY NEWS)(Calendar)
August 1, 2007... The Philadelphia National Candy Gift and Gourmet Show, which will be held September 9-11, 2007 in Atlantic City, N.J., features a seminar schedule that offers confectioners a look into cutting-edge technologies, modern twists on techniques and...

Barry Callebaut adds Larsen as regional sales manager.(People News)
August 1, 2007... Chadwick Larsen was appointed to Midwest regional sales manager for food manufacturing sales for Barry Callebaut. An experienced food industry sales professional, Larsen most recently worked as regional manager for QA Products, a producer...

Symrise introduces new global brand. (Supplier News).
August 1, 2007... The new global brand Naturally Citrus! is the innovative platform for flavors and fragrances manufacturer Symrise to bundle its expertise in the field of citrus flavorings. By launching the brand, Symrise is taking the next step and...

Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2007 Kettle Award Nominees: September 18, 2007 during the ALL CANDY EXPO.(KETTLE INVITE)
August 1, 2007... JORGE FARBER President & CEO Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc. Rockaway Beach, N.Y. Jorge Farber joined Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc. in 1984, when he answered the call of the company's founders to help grow the...

Rocking Reno: Kimmie Candy Co. may have only 19 employees in Reno, Nev., but with strong global distribution and a brand new production facility, it might just be the biggest little candy company in the world.(Cover story)
August 1, 2007... Oftentimes, the willingness to take risks unlocks the true potential of a company. A leap of faith requires courage and confidence and can bring unimaginable rewards. That being said, you need to know which risks are worth taking. For Joe...

Bean there, doing better: in realizing his dream of creating chocolate directly from the bean, Jacques Torres continues to refine what gourmet chocolate branding is all about.(CHOCOLATE TRENDSETTER)
August 1, 2007... Be careful what you ask for; because you just might get it. Anyone tracking Jacques Torres' career as a chocolatier would undoubtedly acknowledge the man's passion for purity of ingredients and process. Hence, when Torres expressed his...

Centennial perspectives: as the PMCA gathers this fall to celebrate its 100th anniversary, several involved members share their memories and insights about the past, present and future.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2007... The confectioners who gathered in Philadephia in 1907 really didn't know what the future promised. Their mission was to form an organization intent on improving and preserving the integrity of the confectionery industry. No one gathered...

Constant creation: to keep up with kid demands, confectioners rely on their inventive imaginations and accessible technology. Taste always takes center stage, but health and education are waiting in the wings.(CATEGORY CLOSE-UP: INTERACTIVE CANDY)
August 1, 2007... From an illuminated, bug-shaped lollipop to sour spray candies that cut calories and sugar, the interactive candy industry continues to literally pull out all the bells and whistles to vie for children's taste buds. In the interactive or...

Natural innovation: despite its sometimes shaky price foundation, acacia gum's long list of functional assets make it among the most useful ingredients in confectionery.(Candy R&D: TRENDS & APPLICATIONS IN INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2007... An unsung hero for confectionery manufacturers, gums have long boasted an impressive list of functional benefits--from film-forming agent to texturizer to emulsifier. Andrea Caremoli, president of Ames, Iowa-based Caremoli USA, Inc., says...

Got a jones for fizzy candy?(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... THE COMPANY: Big Sky Brands Inc., Toronto, Canada THE PRODUCT: Jones Soda Carbonated Candy THE HOOK: In partnership with Jones Soda Co., Big Sky Brands introduced new Jones Soda Carbonated Candy. The sugary candy, though tiny, packs a...

Chilies, cherries and chocolate.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... THE COMPANY: Chocolove, Boulder, Colo. THE PRODUCT: Chilies & Cherries in Dark Chocolate THE HOOK: Chocolove's newest flavor, Chilies & Cherries in Dark Chocolate, melds the fiery flavors of ancho and chipotle chilies with sweet dried...

Minty Sweet Twist and Wild Blueberry Twist are two new sugar-free flavors of Trident gum.(At a glance)(products)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Minty Sweet Twist and Wild Blueberry Twist are two new sugar-free flavors of Trident gum. Minty Sweet Twist combines mint with candy sweetness, and Wild Blueberry Twist provides a blend of blueberry and pomegranate. Wild Blueberry Twist is...

McCraw's Confections.(At a glance)
August 1, 2007... McCraw's Confections of Farmersville, Texas, released a new line of products mid-July. At this year's Fancy Food Show in New York City, McCraw introduced gourmet boxes of brittle, peanut coconut brittle and peanut pralines. McCraw recently...

Endangered Species Chocolate.(At a glance)
August 1, 2007... Pouches of .32-oz.-bite-sized chocolate squares from Endangered Species Chocolate hit shelves mid-June. Containing 70-88% cocoa content, the pouches come in five assortments of dark chocolate--organic, supreme/extreme, with blueberries, with...

Pure Fun.(At a glance)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Pure Fun's line of certified organic, kosher, vegan hard candies and lollipops are composed of eight styles of candy including citrus slices, chocolate meltdowns and fruit pinwheels. Pure Fun's products don't contain artificial colors or...

Jelly Belly Candy Co.(At a glance)
August 1, 2007... Jelly Belly Candy Co. will release three assortments for the fall season. For Halloween, the company will release its Black & Orange Halloween Mix and Monster Mash Mix. The Black & Orange Halloween Mix includes Orange Juice and Licorice...

Scrumptious seasonals.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... THE COMPANY: Thompson brands, Meriden, Conn. THE PRODUCT: Seasonal line-up THE HOOK: Thompson Chocolate's 2007-08 season features the addition of six dark chocolates and four milk chocolates to the company's all-natural and organic...

Hard rock.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Dryden & Palmer Co.)(rock candy)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... THE COMPANY: Dryden & Palmer Co., Branford, Conn. THE PRODUCT: Flavored Demitasse Sticks and Gourmet Pearl Mints THE HOOK: Branford, Conn.-based Dryden & Palmer Co., best known for its rock candy, introduced two new gourmet product...

Robertet introduces key lime flavors.(CREATORS BRIEFS')(Food additives industry)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Robertet Flavors of Piscataway, N.J., released new Key Lime flavor variations in Key Lime, Key Lime Pie and Lime. Containing a high juice content, Key limes are suitable for a wide range of applications. While Persian limes are more available...

Turona recently launched.(CREATORS BRIEFS')
August 1, 2007... Barry Callebaut's newest confectionery concept, Turona, combines layers of premium Callebaut chocolate with layers of hazelnut and almond nut pastes. Turona is a contemporary version of Turron, a traditional Spanish nougat and whole nut...

Organic black cocoa replacer.(CREATORS BRIEFS')
August 1, 2007... Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. of Chilton, Wis., announced the addition of its newest ingredient--Organic Briess Black Cocoa Replacer. The whole grain flour bears the color and flavor profile of black cocoa. The ingredient is also all-natural,...

Distribution/accumulation system minimizes damage.(INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING)
August 1, 2007... tna, a Sydney, Australia-based supplier of turnkey integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, offers confectioners roflo, a gateless distribution and accumulation system that handles product with the...

Easily adjustable case erector.(INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING)(OK International Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Marlborough, Mass.-based OK International Corp. has re-designed its Superformer series of stainless steel case erectors & bottom tapers for easy adjustments. These compact in-line machines come with a low-level, easy-load, powered case magazine...

Habasit opens innovation center: state-of-the-art belt testing facility aims at developing the optimal customer solution.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASE)(Habasit AG)
August 1, 2007... As one of the leaders in demonstrating the versatility, durability and safety of plastic modular belts in manufacturing, Reinach, Switzerland-based Habasit has always done so with the customer in mind. To underscore its role as a proven...

Sweet profile.(CANDY WRAPPER)(Rob Sobkowski)(Occupation overview)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... Like many chocolatiers of late, Sobkowski's training began in a bakery. That training commenced at a fairly early age; he began working at his grandparents' business, Piazza Bakery in Staten Island, N.Y., at the age of 10. While growing up...

Ready for reform.(OPENING SHOTS)(agriculture reforms)
August 1, 2007... If you would believe the majority of representatives in the U.S. Congress, it appears the nation--to paraphrase that famous Chicago alderman, Paddy Bauler--"ain't ready for agrian reform yet!" Naturally, I'm speaking about the most recent...

Hershey Co. to supply Starbucks with chocolate ...(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... Beginning this fall, the Hershey Co. and the Starbucks Coffee Co. will develop and market new Starbucks-branded premium chocolates. Drawing upon the expertise of its Artisan Confections Co. subsidiary, which consists of Scharffen Berger,...

... As restructuring, higher dairy costs hammer second quarter profits.(NEWSLETTER)(Financial report)
August 1, 2007... Hershey's second quarter profits fell 96% compared to 2006's numbers as a result of increased costs brought on by production and supply chain investments, as well as higher dairy prices, the company said. For the quarter ending July 1, costs...

Cadbury to dole out $1.5 million for salmonella incident ...(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... Cadbury has agreed to pay $1.5 million for knowingly selling chocolates contaminated with salmonella. The confectionery and soft drink company previously pleaded guilty in a UK court to releasing contaminated products between January 19th and...

... And purchases Japanese confectioner ...(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2007... Cadbury Schweppes acquired Sansei Foods, a Japanese confectioner. In 2006, Sansei held a 4% share of the Japanese candy market, selling branded sugar-free candies. Cadbury's goal is to expand into the Japanese confectionery market, and to...

... While it solidifies gum partnership.(NEWSLETTER)(Cadbury Schweppes )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... With plans to expand its gum business, Cadbury Schweppes has extended its partnership with Senomyx, an ingredient firm charged to develop new flavors for the multinational. Cadbury previously purchased Turkish Intergum, a top five gum...