Candy Industry articles from December 2004

Candy Industry archives from December 2004

Taking stock.(Opening Shots)
December 1, 2004... Has it really been four years already? I know, it's kind of hard to believe that at this time of the year in 2000 I was just beginning to make the transition from writing about the world of snack and bakery foods into candy and confectionery....

Speculation persists Wrigley looking at third acquisition.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... News service reports from The Chicago Tribune say Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is in the running for the candy end of CSM NV, a Netherlands-owned food ingredient group, which produces several gum and hard-candy brands in the Netherlands,...

Ivory Coast mediation fashions new peace effort.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Representing the African Union, South African President Thabo Mbeki successfully concluded five days of mediation with Ivory Coast government and rebel representatives by having all parties agree to step up the peace accord process. Mbeki...

Nestle hesitates in China's go-for-broke markets.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... While Nestle SA, the world's largest food company, has been selling in China for a quarter century, it squandered an early start as categories grew explosively, reports The Wall Street Journal. Nestle long has trumpeted its developing-world...

Sugar-free continues to grow in popularity in the UK ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The popularity of sugar-free confectionery has surged in the United Kingdom, according to a new report from Euromonitor International. The latest research shows that sugar-free confectionery grew on average by 10.6% each year between 2002 and...

... While Tate & Lyle control supplies on Splenda.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Rationing supplies, the London-based Tate & Lyle said it would not be taking on any new sucralose (brand name Splenda) customers in the United States until its Alabama plant expansion in 2006 and the new Singapore plant in 2007 come on line....

Hershey Foods acquires the leader in macadamia ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Pennsylvania-based Hershey Foods Corp. entered into an agreement to acquire Hilo, Hawaii-based Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. from The Shansby Group, a private equity investment firm. Manna Loa is the leading processor and marketer of macadamia...

... As new Hershey sales exec outlines retail strategy.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... In an interview with Candy Industry's sister publication, Confectioner, Hershey's new senior sales executive Christopher J. Baldwin detailed how the company will focus its sales resources on the retailers that are doing the best job of meeting...

Chemical found in chocolate helps to control coughs.(Newsletter)(theobromine)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A study from the Imperial College of London shows that theobromine, a chemical found in chocolate, is nearly a third more effective than codeine at controlling coughs. The researchers found that theobromine worked by suppressing activity of the...

U.S. packaging machinery industry ranks first in sales.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... With more than $5.9 billion in turnover, and a national consumption of approximately $6.8 billion in machinery sales in 2003, the United States continues its position as the leading packaging machinery marketplace, reports the Packaging...

Golden Stream changes name, logo to emphasize health.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... As part of a new branding strategy that focuses on consumers eating healthy, Fishers, Ind.-based Golden Stream Quality Foods has changed its corporate name to Harmony Foods Corp. The switch, which accompanites a new logo design as well as new...

Trade associations.
December 1, 2004... A Almond Board of California 1150 Ninth St., Suite 1500 Modesto, CA 95354 209-549-8262 Fax: 209-549-8267 www.almondsarein.com e-mail: cduerr@almondboard.com ABICAB: Associacao Brasileira da Industria de...

Who is behind all this?(Company Profile)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... For over 65 years, Terri Lynn, Inc. has supplied fruits and nuts to major food manufactures in the United States and abroad. Since that time, Terri Lynn has become one of the most committed and respected ingredient suppliers in me marketplace....

2005 calendar of industry events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... January * 16-18--Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, Valley Forge Convention and Exhibit Center, Valley Forge, Pa. Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia. Phone: (888) 226-3989 Web site: www.rcaphila.org...

The organic confectionery market: legitimacy broadens organic offerings, rollouts.(Special Report)
December 1, 2004... It has been two years since the USDA enacted the National Organic Standards program, which clarified organic product labeling and provided a special USDA logo to designate qualifying products. That action not only legitimized the industry, it...

Clif Bar.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Clif Bar introduced ZBars, a new line of energy bars with 70% organic ingredients that's designed specifically for kids. Available in Chocolate Brownie, Peanut Butter, and Caramel Apple varieties, ZBars are sold six 1.3-oz. bars per box,...

Dagoba.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Dagoba introduced three new organic products, which are Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans (Fair Trade-certified, 4-oz. box for $8.99 and 5-lb. bag for $84.75), Cacao Nibs (6-oz. box for $6.75 and 5-lb. bag for $62.50), and Unsweetened Hot...

Earth's Best Organic.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Earth's Best Organic extended its Sesame Street line with two Sunny Days Snack Bars (Apple and Strawberry) that contain eight essential vitamins and minerals and no trans-fats. There are eight 0.7-oz. bars per box and each box retails for...

Edward & Sons.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Edward & Sons added fruity lollipops (cherry, orange & lemon) to fill a niche in organic and vegan seasonal treats. The lollipops sell for $5.99/lb. The company also extended its Let's Do... Organic gummi line with Ginger Gummi Guys, an adult...

Endangered Species.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Endangered Species added two products to its 1.4-oz. Organic Baby Bar line: Marine Iguana, a 70% dark chocolate bar; and Puffin, a milk chocolate bar with key lime chiffon. Both bars are also Fair Trade-certified and retail for $1.75. The...

Equal Exchange.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Equal Exchange introduced three organic and Fair Trade chocolate bars (Very Dark, Dark, and Milk) made from beans grown in the Dominican Republic and Peru. These 3.5-oz. bars retail for $2.99. Contact: Equal Exchange at 774-776-7400 or...

Fuel Bars.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Fuel Bars has repackaged and reformulated its Organic Fuel Bars, a line of three organic hemp energy bars (Chocolate Crunch, Chocolate Espresso, and Apple Caramel). They are gluten- and dairy-free, weigh 1.6 oz., and retail for $1.69 to $1.79....

Gertrude & Bronner's Magic Alpsnack.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Gertrude & Bronner's Magic Alpsnack expanded its Alpsnack line with four new organic products (Espresso Chocolate; Apricot & Cranberries; Coconut, Mango & Pineapple; and Dark Chocolate). These 42-gram bars all contain hemp nuts (seeds) with 500...

Green & Black.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Green & Black's added Espresso-Dark Chocolate to its line of 3.5-oz. organic and fair trade chocolate bars. It retails for $3.75. In addition, the company now offers luxury gift boxes with individually wrapped squares of Dark, Maya Gold, and...

Health Valley.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Health Valley introduced its Cookie Bar line of organic breakfast snack bars. There are three flavors (Strawberry Shortbread, Chocolate Vanilla, and Peanut Butter Swirl). Each box contains six bars and retails for $3.12. Contact: Health Valley...

InterNatural Foods.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... InterNatural Foods introduced Helwa organic creme-filled wafers from Holland. They are available in three flavors (vanilla, lemon, and chocolate), contain no hydrogenated oil, weigh 3.52 oz. and retail for $1.99. This importer also added Vivani...

Nature's Answer.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Nature's Answer introduced Herbal Drops, a line of organic cough drops, in five flavors (Lemon Honey, Slippery Elm, Echinacea, Elderberry Cherry, and Traditional Herbal Blend). Each 2.5-oz. pack costs $2.78. Contact: Nature's Answer at...

Nature's Path.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Nature's Path introduced a line of snack products called Organic Granola Bars available in four flavors (Pumpkin FlaxPlus, Apricot 'n Nut, Cranberry Soy, and HempPlus). Packed five 1.4-oz. bars per box, the box retails for $3.49 to $3.99....

Organic Food Bar.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Organic Food Bar introduced Chocolate Chip (2.4-oz. bar for $2.89), Active Greens Chocolate (2.4-oz. bar for $2.99), and Almond Flax (1.4-oz. bar for $1.74) to its Organic Food Bar line. Active Greens are phytonutrient, rich superfoods, the...

Real Green.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Real Green introduced a Real Omega-3 Bar with flax to its line of Real Organic Bars. The 1.8-oz. bar retails for $1.37. Contact: Pure Source at 519-826-7585 or www. puresource.ca.

Raw Indulgence.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Raw Indulgence manufactures Heavenly Whole Food Brownies, which are snack bars for the raw food diet, the seventh most popular diet in the U.S. According to company President Alice Benedetto, raw foods preserve vital enzymes and "life force...

Rapunzel.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Rapunzel repackaged its organic Lady Bug Truffles in 8-count bags weighing 1.41 oz. and retailing for $2.99. The company also launched three baking chocolate products: Semi-Sweet Morsels (10-oz. pack for $4.99), Semi-Sweet Dollops (9-oz. pack...

Shaman Chocolates.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Shaman Chocolates redesigned the labels of its Fair Trade organic chocolate bars to feature faces of Huichol Indians, the beneficiaries of product profits. The 2-oz. bars retail for $3.00. Contact: Shaman Chocolates at 877-990-3337 or www....

Shakespeare's.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Shakespeare's has recently introduced organic versions of its Castle gift boxes and gift towers: Contact: Shakespeares at 319-286-0150.

SunRidge Farms.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SunRidge Farms added organic Milk Chocolate Almonds (8-oz. pack for $6.25 or $8.99/lb.), Milk Chocolate Raisins (8-oz. pack for $4.99 or $6.50/lb.), Sour Sunny Bears ($7.59/lb.), and Organic Mango Grove trail mix ($7.79/lb.) to its product...

Thompson Organic.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Thompson Organic introduced five 1-oz. premium organic chocolate bars retailing for $0.99: 70% dark chocolate, 50% dark chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, milk chocolate with truffle, and milk chocolate caramel. The company also launched...

VerMints.(Organic Confections Roundup)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... VerMints added Chai, flavored with Honest Tea chai, and GingerMint to its line of organic breath mints. Each 1.4-oz. tin costs $3.58. Contact: VerMints at 802-869-2233 or www.vermints.com.

Processing & Packaging Equipment.(Product Listings)
December 1, 2004... Adhesive Systems 1-Cold; 2-Hot Melt Accraply, Inc. (2) National Starch (1, 2) Zimmer Custom Made Packaging (2) Aerators Bainbridge Associates * Robert Bosch GmbH--Packaging Technology Division Waiblingen ...

Packaging Materials & Containers.(Product Listing)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Packaging Materials & Containers Adhesives 1-Hot Melt; 2-Resin & Dextrin Base, 3-Sealing Tape Eastman Chemical Company (1) National Starch (1, 2) Zimmer Custom Made Packaging (1) Bags 1-Cellophane; 2-Film;...

Instrumentation, Computers & Controls.(Product Listing)(Brief Article)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Instrumentation, Computers & Controls Analyzers 1-Color: 2-Fat & Oil, 3-Fructose; 4-Milk Fat; 5-Moisture; 6-Moisture/Water; 7-Oxygen: 8-Packaging; 9-Product; 10-Salt; 11-Starch: 12-Sugar; 13-Viscosity * APV Baker--UK (1) ...

Construction, Sanitation & Maintenance.(Product Listings)
December 1, 2004... Construction, Sanitation & Maintenance Automated Handwashing Systems Nelson-Jameson. Inc. Brushes G2Safety.com Nelson-Jameson, Inc. Remco Products Clean-In-Place Equipment KOCO, Inc. Kuhl Corporation...

Ingredients.(Product Listings)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Ingredients Acidulants 1-Ascorbic; 2-Citric; 3-Fumaric; 4-Lactic; 5-Malic; 6-Phosphoric; 7-Stearic; 8-Tartaric ADM (1, 2, 3, 4) Balchem Encapsulates (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) Barrington Nutritionals (1, 2, 3) Cargill,...

Finished Confections.(Product Listings)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Finished Confections Bulk Candy Abdallah Candies Inc. Asher's Chocolates Bestsweet Inc. Birnn Chocolates of Vermont, Inc. Century Foods International Criterion Chocolates Eddyleon Chocolate Co., Inc. / Barricini Empress Chocolate Co.,...

Services & Supplies.(Product Listings)
December 1, 2004... Services & Supplies Appraisals Crosio & Associates, Inc. Knechtel Research Sciences, Inc. National Equipment Corp. Rabin Worldwide Union Confectionery Machinery Co. * Union Standard Equipment Co. Bronx, NY...

Shipping & Delivery.(Product Listings)(Brief Article)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Shipping & Delivery Boxes, Delivery 1-Corrugated: 2-Plastic WRH Industries Ltd. (2) Container Logistics Services WRH Industries Ltd. Distribution Services Sunrise Confections Dollies & Carts WRH...

Vending & Dispensing.(Product Listings)
December 1, 2004... Vending & Dispensing Vending Machines (Bottle, Can, Carton, Bulk Candy KoKo's Confectionery & Novelty Vendmax International Inc. Note: Advertisers are indicated with *.

Supplier listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... A Aarhus United 131 Marsh St. Port Newark, NJ 07114 973-344-1300 Fax:973 344-9049 www.aarhusunited.com ed.wilson@aarhusunited.com Aarhus United A/S M.P. Bruunsgade 27 DK-8000 Aarhus DENMARK...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)
December 1, 2004... Sometimes, Sweet Profiles hit home. Take Rich Clemmensen, for example. A Chicago native transplanted to California, Clemmensen actually wound up going to elementary schools in Deerfield, Ill., the current headquarters location for Candy...

No fudging this world record.(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Weighing in at 2,100 lbs., the 18-in. high by 62-in wide by 48-in deep slab of giant fudge produced by Eagle Family Foods of Gahanna, Ohio, established a new world record under the "Largest Slab of Fudge" heading. Unveiled at the...