Candy Industry articles from August 2008

Candy Industry archives from August 2008

A summer 'suite' spot.(OPENING SHOTS)(Editorial)
August 1, 2008... No gang, this is not the way I dress at the office. Okay, I do wear Hawaiian shirts occasionally, but I don't come in with the flashing neon sunglasses. Actually, this photo was taken during a luau we threw for my son and his fiancee just prior...

Tiger Brands to acquire Chococam.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2008... South Africa's leading branded food and healthcare company, Tiger Brands Limited, has announced plans to purchase 74.7% of shares of chocolate manufacturer Chococam, located in Cameroon, Nigeria, from Barry Callebaut. The remaining shares will...

Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana release 2008 cocoa farming reports.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2008... The governments of Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana have released 2008 cocoa farming "certification" reports, which signify a positive step toward the development of cocoa farms in West Africa. "[The reports] represent an important first, providing...

Nestle to upgrade Bulgarian facility.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2008... Nestle has announced plans to invest $15.5 million in equipment upgrades for its Bulgarian production facilities. The new equipment is expected to produce 9,000 tons of the company's new Kit Kat Senses bars annually. The confectionery industry...

Ganong hires outside the family.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2008... Canada's oldest candy company, Ganong Bros. Ltd., has selected a new president and ceo for the company. Doug Ettinger will be the first top executive hired from outside the family in the company's 135-year history. In his past 20 years in the...

Milky Way marks 85 years.(NEWSLETTER)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Created in 1923, the first "filled" candy bar in the U.S. celebrates its 85th birthday this year. Originally made to mimic the taste of a malted milk shake, the milk chocolate, nougat and caramel-filled Milky Way bar has been an American...

Danisco sells sugar division to Nordzucker.(NEWSLETTER)
August 1, 2008... Danisco Sugar has announced plans to sell its sugar division to German sugar producer Nordzucker for around $1.2 billion. The deal will separate Danisco's sugar business from its ingredients business and allow the company to evolve into a...

Next Generation Chocolatier Competition to feature salty sweets.(NEWS)
August 1, 2008... Open to U.S.-based chocolate makers who use artisan production methods, Next Generation Chocolatier is America's only national chocolate competition. Participants can be established professionals, emerging chocolatiers (under 30 years of...

Wolfgang appoints new execs.(People News)(Wolfgang Candy appoints Benjamin McGlaughlin AND Paul Anthony )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Family-owned and operated Wolfgang Candy has named Benjamin McGlaughlin president and ceo of the 87-year-old company. Great grandson of the Wolfgang Candy founders, McGlaughlin went from management positions in two Philadelphia hospitals to...

Hershey promotes Saville to head up communications.(People News)
August 1, 2008... Previously senior director, corporate communications for The Hershey Co., Kirk Saville has been appointed v.p., corporate communications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Saville has worked tirelessly to tell Hershey's story both internally...

Barry Callebaut opens U.S innovation center.(Supplier News)
August 1, 2008... The world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, Barry Callebaut, has announced plans to open its first innovation center in the United States. The facility, located in Pennsauken, N.J., will consist of a...

Heat and Control builds equipment demonstration facility.(Supplier News)
August 1, 2008... Hayward, Calif.-based Heat and Control, Inc. has developed a new 28,000-sq.-ft. facility in Dallas, Tex. The building will act as a demonstration center for operators and maintenance staff to test the performance of equipment such as conveyors,...

Chocolate's caretaker: Gary Guittard, president of Guittard Chocolate Co. and Candy Industry's 2008 Kettle Award recipient, remains true to his family's cacao bean heritage, passionately extolling quality within the company while steadfastly preserving chocolate's identity amongst the industry and public.(Cover story)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "He who tastes, knows." Ancient Sufi proverb One of Gary Guittard's favorite memories as a child was going into the plant and tasting the cocoa liquor as it was undergoing the refining process. Fifty-plus years...

Glowing recognition.(63rd Candy Industry Kettle Award Reception)
August 1, 2008... Despite the shorter turnaround time in preparing for this year's Kettle Award--the switch back from autumn to a late spring date for All Candy Expo by the National Confectioners gave the Kettle Committee only three months to search out and...

Something to talk about: from musician to local candy man, Robert Untiedt follows his own recipe for success.(CHOCOLATE TRENDSETTER)(Company overview)
August 1, 2008... Located in the historic town of Geneva, Ill., Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream blends in well as a friendly, family-owned chocolate shop. But that's just the crema in a cup of espresso; it's become much more than that. Robert Untiedt,...

Remember, everybody likes candy.(Celebrate Pennsylvania! The snack food capital of the world)
August 1, 2008... Nicknamed the snack food capital of the world, Pennsylvania ranks first in the production of chocolate, potato chips and pretzels, with more than 2,300 food processing and manufacturing companies based in the "Keystone State." Although...

Wolfgang Candy Co., York.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)
August 1, 2008... Founded in 1921, Wolfgang is one of the oldest family-owned and managed confectionery manufacturers in the United States. Now in its fourth generation, Wolfgang prides itself on its skilled artisanship in the confectionery craft, its...

ADM, Hazleton.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)(Company overview)
August 1, 2008... ADM Cocoa, one of the world's largest processors of cocoa beans, will open a new plant this October in Hazleton, Pa. The Hazleton facility will create many new employment opportunities and enhance the company's existing production of cocoa...

PMCA, Bethlehem.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)(Conference notes)
August 1, 2008... Through its annual production conference, research funding and hands-on, in-plant training, PMCA remains true to its original mission of providing world class confectionery research and education for its membership. Founded in 1907 by a small...

Asher's Chocolates, Souderton.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)(Company overview)
August 1, 2008... Asher's Chocolates has been a Pennsylvania tradition since 1892 and is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated candy manufacturer in the United States. Asher's offers a wide selection of chocolates and other confections from a full...

R.M. Palmer Co., Reading.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)
August 1, 2008... The R.M. Palmer Company manufactures and markets unique, fun, exciting and affordable seasonal, everyday and private label candy to worldwide consumers through all retail channels. The company is committed to total customer satisfaction,...

Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG), Linesville.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)
August 1, 2008... Founded in 1948 in Ashtabula, Ohio by Robert Morrison, the Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG) are world leaders in the manufacture of reinforced polyester composites. The Morrison family continues to provide leadership to MFG, which operates...

Just Born, Inc., Bethlehem.(Celebrate Pennsylvania!)(Company overview)
August 1, 2008... Just Born, Inc. exemplifies the perfect combination of history and innovation. The company's products say it all. In addition to its iconic Peeps brand marshmallow candies, the Just Born portfolio also includes Mike and Ike, Hot Tamales, Peanut...

A spoonful of sweetener: as the sugar-free trend continues to grow, candy companies have begun expanding their consumer base.(CATEGORY CLOSE-UP)
August 1, 2008... As the headline suggests, a spoonful of sweetener is all it takes to sweeten up hard candy treats--without any of the unwanted effects of sugar. These sugar-free hard candies won't make you gain a single pound and will still deliver the same...

Igniting innovation.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2008... It can start as a mere spark of an idea, gaining momentum in the intense heat of the moment. As it travels from creation to concept, all sorts of obstacles can prevent its fulfillment: self-doubt, inherent flaws, a flood of corporate...

Bosch Packaging Technology.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... For decades now, the Bosch brand has been synonymous with innovation, quality and reliability. Our solutions are creating added value. This, in turn, lays the foundation for our customers' commercial success. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In...

A.E. Nielsen.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... It takes vision and vigor to be innovative. Mads Hedstrom, the company's managing director, understands both, having worked with his father and uncle who founded the company in 1942. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today, as then, "We're...

Barry Callebaut.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high quality cocoa and chocolate products, has developed a unique range of chocolate products that offer an improved, rebalanced nutritional profile. "Rebalanced chocolate" contains more...

LoeschPack.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... The confectionery industry remains the most innovative segment of all the food industries since all of the new packaging ideas need especially innovative technical concepts to enable their implementation. The constant increase in more demanding...

BCH Ltd.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... UK-based BCH Limited has been developing innovative process solutions since it started in 1835. Today, the company is a world leader in the production of licorice and fruit candy extrusion equipment. Combined with the on-site 11,000-sq.-ft....

Hebenstreit.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)(Hebenstreit GmbH)
August 1, 2008... The history of German-based Hebenstreit GmbH and Hebenstreit-Rapido GmbH goes back to the year 1898. Together we can look back at 110 years of experience in developing wafer products and building wafer production lines. Our aim is to provide...

Buhler.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Buhler believes in the future of the cocoa and chocolate market and is committed to the continuous development of new technologies and knowledge. In this, the Chocolate & Cocoa business unit profits from the exchange of experiences and...

Caotech.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Development is done by Caotech in an evolutionary manner, avoiding dangerous mistakes. Customer relations are viewed as mutual opportunities for long-term rewards and profits. As an example, we can refer to our recent developments in cocoa...

Dumoulin.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... At Dumoulin, innovation is an integral part of daily activities prevalent in all departments, be it in enhancing processing expertise, exploring the use of new ingredients or developing new equipment. Working with leading manufacturers in...

Aasted-Mikroverk.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... It is innovation--constant innovation--that keeps a company fresh, forward thinking and fast on its feet. For Aasted-Mikroverk, innovation is as inherent as its chocolate heritage, says Allan Aasted, managing director. Going back to founder Kai...

Duyvis/Wiener.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Duyvis is specialized in engineering, producing and installing processing machines for the cocoa and chocolate industry. With its excellent engineering and mechanical team, Duyvis holds an impressive record in providing innovative solutions to...

Klockner Hansel Processing.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)(Klockner Hansel Process Machinery)
August 1, 2008... At Klockner Hainsel Processing, innovations are created by our skilled and experienced team of engineers and processing engineers, often in cooperation with our customers. Experience and competence in processing and machinery development...

F.B. Lehmann.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Given its rich history with five-roll refiners, it was only natural that F.B. Lehmann introduce a new generation of five-roll refiners. Two key developments highlight the innovations: First, the new generation of five-roll refiners contains...

Lloveras.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Over the last several years enormous changes have occurred in the world in general and in our industry specifically. One catalyst is, of course, communication technology. The speed, volume and incredible ease with which customers and suppliers...

Sollich.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... The Sollich company originated in 1920 as a bakery and pastry manufacturer, founded by Robert Sollich. In 1928 Robert Sollich started to invent the first candy machines because no appropriate machine for his demand was on the market. This...

Winkler und Dunnebier Susswarenmaschinen.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... With 95 years of experience in the production of confectionery machinery, Winkler und Duinnebier Susswarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) reflects the spirit of the family owned middle-size company that has an outstanding manufacturing and engineering...

Sympak Group.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... With a turnover of approximately 150 million Euros and 600 employees worldwide, the Sympak Group is one of the major European companies exclusively focused on designing, manufacturing and commercializing processing and packaging machines/lines,...

Fortitech.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Ingredients have not changed in name over the last several years, however many other factors have. For example, consumer awareness regarding the long-term benefits of a healthy diet is driving manufacturers to consider nutrient fortification to...

Haas-Mondomix.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Haas-Mondomix B.V., a business unit of the privately owned Haas Group, whose brands include Franz Haas Waffel, und Keksanlagen Industrie and Haas-Mondomix, is the world-wide market leader in the field of continuous aeration-related processing...

Carle & Montanari.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)
August 1, 2008... Carle & Montanari, part of SACMI, Imola, Italy, and Carle & Montanari USA, Inc., once again demonstrated their penchant for innovation by developing a new moulding concept, one that's suitable for all customers, be they small to large...

Tanis Food Tec.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Much of the innovation in the food processing equipment segment comes down to refining and simplifying. Over the years Tanis Food Tec has been one of the leading companies in fine tuning, resulting in expert process solutions for mixing,...

Wolf Spezialmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG.(SPECIAL REPORT: Leaders in innovation)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Wolf Spezialmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG offers complete solutions relating to tempering, enrobing and cooling, decorating, chocolate coating, depositing compounds, and special units such as nut cutters and nut cluster machines. Peripheral units...

Organic panned chocolates.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCT MARKETPLACE)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Explorer's Bounty, Miami THE PRODUCT: Artisan panned dark chocolates THE HOOK: Explorer's Bounty introduces a healthier way to enjoy chocolate with its dark chocolate organic panned nuts and beans. The 70% cacao premium...

Carbonated Candy.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCT MARKETPLACE)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Big Sky Brands, Toronto THE PRODUCT: Jones Soda Carbonated Candy THE HOOK: Jones Soda Co. takes its carbonation into the candy category with its new Carbonated Candy. The bubbly candy features the unique Jones Soda taste...

Liquor-filled caramels.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCT MARKETPLACE)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Crown Candies LLC, Duluth, Ga. THE PRODUCT: Gourmet Caramel Candies THE HOOK: For five generations the Aguas-Hernandez family has produced "borrachitos." Finally, Crown Candies is introducing "borrachitos" into the U.S. in...

Sunrise Confections.(At a glance)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] El Paso, Tex.-based Sunrise Confections adds two new products to its laydown bag line. Gummi Bears and Gummi Worms are now packed in 11-oz. bags with bright, bold graphics to appeal to consumers. These new additions...

Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc.(At a glance)
August 1, 2008... Round Lake, Minn.-based Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc. brings back the good old days with Fruit Stripe Gum, now in sugar free. The colorful striped gum, featuring Yipes, the Fruit Stripe Zebra, comes in five sugarless flavors: orange,...

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicago, and cosmetic company Lotta Luv, New York, have joined in a licensing deal, which will turn Wrigley gum flavors into lip balms and glosses.(At a glance)
August 1, 2008... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicago, and cosmetic company Lotta Luv, New York, have joined in a licensing deal, which will turn Wrigley gum flavors into lip balms and glosses. The lip balms will appear in stores in the fall in flavors Big Red, Juicy...

Kimmie Candy Co.(At a glance)
August 1, 2008... Reno, Nev.-based Kimmie Candy Co. has launched an all natural version of its healthy treat, Sunbursts. All natural Sunbursts consist of sunflower kernels covered in fine cocoa and coated with candy to form a colorful shell. The all natural...

Candy Planet.(At a glance)
August 1, 2008... Pinellas Park, Fla.-based Candy Planet introduces Smiley Central Marshmallow Pops that act as candy emoticons. These soft vanilla-flavored pops feature many different emotions for children to use to express themselves. The treats fit well in...

Popping chocolate.(New Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Zeta Espacial S.A., Barcelona, Spain (distributed in the U.S. by Pop Rocks Inc., Atlanta) THE PRODUCT: Pop Rocks Chocolate Bar THE HOOK: Pop Rocks are more than a fun candy for kids because now they come scattered in a...

Fruits and liqueurs.(New Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Anthon Berg, Ballerup, Denmark THE PRODUCT: Chocolate-covered almond tart with raspberry in orange liqueur THE HOOK: Danish chocolate manufacturer Anthon Berg has added a new chocolate to its Marzipan and Fruit line. The...

Number of new confectionery products launched globally by sub-category.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCT MARKETPLACE)
August 1, 2008... Number of New Confectionery Products Launched Globally by Sub-Category Chocolate Snack/Cereal/ Date Confectionery Gum Energy Bars June 2007 396 ...

Green & Black's Cherry & Dark.(New Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Green & Black's, Parsippany, N.J. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE PRODUCT: Cherry and Dark chocolates THE HOOK: Organic chocolate company Green & Black's has introduced two new flavors to its chocolate line. In the new...

Chili chocolate bar.(New Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Lindt & Sprungli USA, Stratham, N.H. THE PRODUCT: Excellence Chili bar THE HOOK: Gourmet chocolate company Lindt & Sprungli has made a new addition to its signature Excellence Bar Collection. The new flavor, Chili, is made...

New citrus flavors.(CREATORS' BRIEFS)
August 1, 2008... German flavor supplier Wild adds three exotic fruits to its citrus flavors: dalandan, kalmansi and yuzu. Found in the Philippines, dalandan's taste is similar to a tangerine. Although originating from the same country kalamansi is a mix of...

Blommer goes organic.(CREATORS' BRIEFS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chicago-based Blommer Chocolate Co. debuts its "Blommer Organic" chocolates in dark chocolate with medium and high cocoa masses, milk chocolate, semi sweet and milk chocolate drops. The chocolates are certified...

A.M. Todd introduces lemon oil extenders.(CREATORS' BRIEFS)
August 1, 2008... Ingredients and flavors company A.M. Todd has developed a line of lemon oil extenders as a solution to lemon oil shortages and price increases. The all-natural extenders are citrus based and allow users to reduce the amount of lemon oil in...

Candy wrapper.(Olympia Candy Kitchen )(Interview)
August 1, 2008... Originally a combination soda fountain and candy store, the Olympia Candy Kitchen opened its doors in Chambersburg, Pa. in 1903. One hundred and five years later, the store is family-owned and still producing some of the finest confections in...