Candy Industry articles from February 2004

Candy Industry archives from February 2004

The name game.(Opening Shots)
February 1, 2004... Back in the swingin' 60s, Shirley Ellis came out with a hit single that had nearly every teenager enthralled. Those of you in my age bracket may remember the lyrics, which went something like this: Shirley! Shirley, Shirley, Bo...

Nestle ordered to sell Brazilian candy company.(Newsletter)
February 1, 2004... The Brazilian antitrust authority ordered Nestle to sell an acquired chocolate company, a definite blow to the company's expansion plans. Nestle had bought Garoto Chocolates nearly two years ago for $230 million and most industry observers had...

Alfred Ritter adds second Russian plant ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... German confectionery company Alfred Ritter will build a $32-million factory near Moscow that will make the company's Ritter Sport chocolate bars. The company says that construction of the new facility, expected to have an output capacity of...

... While Ukrainian candy company adds $5-million line.(Newsletter)(Kyiv-Konti)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Kyiv-Konti, one of the Ukraine's five largest confectionery companies, has put into operation a chocolate production line costing nearly $5 million. The output capacity of the line consists of 700 tons of products monthly, which will include...

U.S.-Australia Trade Agreement excludes sugar.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Representatives from the National Confectioners Association were extremely disappointed to learn that the Free Trade Agreement does not include increased U.S. access to Australian-grown sugar, the critical factor for the industry in all trade...

Hershey Foods to produce Zone Diet bars.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Hershey Foods Corp. plans to introduce the first-ever nutrition bars with the science-based nutritional benefits of the Zone Diet and carry the "Dr. Sears Zone Approval" seal in the third quarter. "... The innovative products to be developed...

Tootsie Roll reaches agreement with union ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Chicago-based Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. came to an agreement with its 500 union employee workers after an escalating labor contract dispute that could have halted production. Earlier in February, Tootsie Roll workers voted to strike...

... As Hershey Foods deals with strike in Canada.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Feb. 5 walkout of nearly 600 workers at Hershey's plant in Smith Falls, Ontario, has not prompted increased production at Hershey's plants elsewhere, although it could happen with a prolonged strike. Interest is keen because Hershey's...

Purdy's Chocolates will expand retail stores to Ontario.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Vancouver, British Columbia-based Purdy's Chocolates will enter the Ontario market this fall with up to three new stores in greater Toronto. The chocolate maker, founded in 1907, currently has 47 stores in the provinces of British Columbia and...

Golden Stream Quality Foods gains 400 different candies.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Fisher, Ind.-based Golden Stream Quality Foods Inc. acquired Harmony Foods Corp. of Santa Cruz, Calif. Harmony Food produces more than 400 different types of candies under the Harmony Foods brand name. The Santa Cruz facility will continue to...

M&M's obsession leads to physics discovery.(Newsletter)(M&M Industries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... A series of studies have shown that oblate M&M's candies pack more tightly than perfect spheres--something that surprises many physicists. The issue of how particles pack together has implications in the design of high-density ceramic materials...

Brach's relocation sets stage for future moves.(Candy News)
February 1, 2004... Call it the tale of two headlines. On Jan. 21, The Dallas Morning News copy simply bubbled, "How sweet: Brach's is coming to Dallas." On the following day, the Chicago Tribune played it straight, no puns in sight, "Brach's picks Dallas as new...

Chocolate concoction.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The brewers at Samuel Adams brought together two of life's greatest pleasures, chocolate and beer, in their new brew, Chocolate Bock. The brewer partnered with San Francisco-based Scharffen Berger Chocolate to create a dark beer with a malty...

Wolfgang Candy to produce Carmelo Anthony's new bar.(Candy News)(Wolfgang Candy Company Inc., PLB Sports Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Only in America can two individuals bearing the names Wolfgang and Carmelo have a partnership. But then, it makes for good business. This month York, Pa.-based Wolfgang Candy Company Inc. announced that PLB Sports Inc., a Pennsylvania-based...

The Austin Co.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Cleveland-based The Austin Co. promotes Don Schjeldahl to v.p. and director of The Austin Company Facilities Location Group. In addition, it appointed Gregory Cinkouich to director of planning, tool and beverage facilities.

Brown & Haley.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Brown & Haley, Tacoma, Wash., announced the following changes: Anne Haley, elected chairperson of the board; Pierson Clair III promoted to chief executive officer; John Melin hired as executive vice president; and Richard Nicks, promoted to...

House of Brussels.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Houston-based House of Brussels appoints Bradley Romens senior vice president of sales Ed Orick named director of marketing for Douglas Machine, Inc. Alexandria, Minn.

Fortitech Europe.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Fortitech Europe, Nilose, Denmark, appoints Henning Villadsen technical director.

Hi-Speed Checkweigher Co.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Jeff Adams joins Ithaca, N.Y.-based Hi-Speed Checkweigher Co. as general manager.

Just Born.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Just Born, in Bethlehem, Pa., welcomes Mark McLaughlin as its new v.p.--human resources and community affairs.

Key Technology.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Walla Walla, Wash.-based Key Technology announced the following changes: Rodney Larson, v.p.--sales & marketing; Neil Burck, director, Western Region Sales; Jack Kraemer, sales engineer--northern California and Nevada.

Koelnmesse GmbH.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Germany-based Koelnmesse GmbH names Mette Petersen president and managing director of Chicago-based Koelnmesse Inc.

PEZ Candy Inc.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... PEZ Candy Inc., Orange, Conn., introduced its new management team: Louis Falango, cfo and senior operating officer; Kathy Testa, v.p.-sales administration; Bud Damberg, v.p.-marketing; and Bob Jakosz, national sales director.

Pick Heater, Inc.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... West Bend, Wis-based Pick Heater, Inc. promotes Michael Campbell to vice president

PURAC.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... John Fenstermacher joins Lincolnshire, Ill.-based PURAC as sr. market development specialist in food & general sales.

Spangler Candy Co.(People on the move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... And Bryan, Ohio, -based Spangler Candy Co., promoted Patrick Hurley to sales director--international sales.

Weighing in: Carbolite Foods Inc. takes low-carb dieters' demands for tasty confections seriously.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... Overweight, lethargic and suffering from low self-esteem for most of his life, Adam Abraham dropped 91 pounds after reading and then following the advice found in Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. And while, Abraham seems like he could be the...

Delicious on purpose: Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates sees sales soar as the company plans for expansion.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
February 1, 2004... By today's standards being married 20 years, in and of itself, is a major accomplishment. But, when you start your own candy business and run it together for the entirety of your marriage, then the partnership takes on even greater...

Off the beaten track.(Advertorial)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Unlike typical ingredient producers, the GELITA Group, headquartered in Eberbach, Germany, focuses not only on the properties of gelatin itself, but anticipates the requirements of the market for successful and innovative products. For...

All for one (carb): candy companies unite behind the quest to produce a healthier candy--and the thought of capitalizing on what may be the biggest food trend ever to sweep the country.(Annual R&D Survey)
February 1, 2004... It's easy to find disturbing numbers on obesity: 64% of Americans are classified as overweight or obese; the U.S. is spending $75 billion a year on weight-related diseases; more than 325,000 people each year die from obesity-related illnesses;...

Recapturing seasonal highs.(Seasonal)
February 1, 2004... As much as confectioners who depend on seasonal sales would like to turn back the clock to the year 2000--times when this holiday-centric segment posted healthy, even double-digit gains in both chocolate and non-chocolate --they, like the rest...

Finding a middle ground: the drive for low-carbs may ultimately make sugar content no longer an all-or-nothing candy proposition.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
February 1, 2004... A funny thing happened on the way to sugar-free. Just when rising diabetes levels and concern over obesity lit a fire under sugar-free candy and chocolate sales, along came the Atkins Diet (and, perhaps more significantly, clinical studies...

David Michael teams up with Balchem.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Global flavor and stabilizer manufacturer David Michael & Co., based in Philadelphia, has formed a strategic alliance with Balchem Encapsulates, a business segment of New Hampton, N.Y.-based Balchem Corp., to manufacture and market...

MacIntyre to open R&D center.(Supplier News)(MacIntyre Chocolate Systems)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... In response to increased emphasis on product development work, which now represents 10% of its sales, MacIntyre Chocolate Systems, a division of Ladco in Scotland, will open a new 8,000-sq.-ft., self-contained research and development facility...

Who is behind all this?(Company Profile)(Brief Article)
February 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....

The real scoop is its functionality.(Company Profile)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Versatility is the theme when it comes to their ingredients. Terri Lynn's fruits and nuts are a natural plus for the dairy, bakery and confectionery products. Let them help you in metting your needs. A wide variety of food types and sizes,...

A PMCA production preview.(PMCA Preview)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... PMCA's 58th annual production conference, held April 26-28 at the Hershey Convention Center in Hershey, Pa., kicks offs with a "back-to-basics" panning primer, followed by a broad range of technical and issue-related presentations addressing...

Lunar mints.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicago THE PRODUCT: Eclipse mints THE HOOK: Branching out from its focus on chewing gum, Wrigley is rolling out a line of sugar-free breath mints under its Eclipse brand. The Eclipse peppermint and...

One sugar carb.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Hershey Foods Corp., Hershey, Pa. THE PRODUCT: Hershey's 1 gram Sugar Carb THE HOOK: Hershey's 1 gram Sugar Carb bars are formulated with sugar alcohols and fiber in place of traditional sweeteners, with only 1 gram of...

Abstract truffles.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Sterling Truffle Bar, San Francisco THE PRODUCT: Sterling Truffle Bar THE HOOK: Unlike ordinary truffles, Sterling Truffle Bars are triangular-shaped bars (6-ounce and 12-ounce sizes), encased in vibrantly colored,...

Flashy jewelry.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Malibu Toys, Malibu, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Finger Lites Light-up Candy Rings THE HOOK: Finger Lites Light-up Candy Rings magically light-up from inside the candy. Fingers Lites come in a variety of flavors and shapes...

Adams & Brooks.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Warner Brothers' beloved Looney Tunes characters, Tweety and Taz, let it all hang out on a new line of peg bags from Los Angeles-based Adams & Brooks. Tweety fruit flavor and Taz sour favor pops come in 7.2-ounce and 6.6-ounce bags for...

Cadbury Adams USA LLC.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Parsippany, N.J.-based Cadbury Adams USA LLC released new sugar-free Chiclets in Strawberry Breeze and Citrus Samba. The new fun, fruity flavors are expected to appeal to the teen demographic as the first sugarless, brightly colored, fruit...

Jelly Belly Co.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The most popular flavors of Jelly Belly beans from the Fairfield, Calif., based Jelly Belly Co. inspire the new line of JB Gum in Tangerine, Juicy Pear, Very Cherry, Blueberry and Watermelon flavors. The Watermelon gum, inspired by the melon...

Nutritional lubricants.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Neobee Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), available from Stepan Company Food and Health Specialties, Maywood, N.J., enable formulators of confections to enhance the nutritional profile of their products while solving performance problems. Free...

Microencapsulated flavoring.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... UK-based TasteTech Ltd. wants to ensure that chocolate products taste as good as they look. The company's development of milk and white chocolate flavors help with the authenticity of flavor. The flavorings' versatility mean they can be added...

Antioxidant blend.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The latest addition to Blauvelt, N.Y.-based RFI Ingredients, OxyPhyte Heart Blend, was created to meet market demand for a combination product that promotes a healthy heart while offering additional antioxidant benefits. As polyphenols and...

WDS opens its new R&D 'house' to guests.(International Spotlight)(Winkler and Dunnebier Susswarenmaschinen GmbH)
February 1, 2004... Just as the Koelmesse folks in Cologne were sweeping the last candy wrappers from Halls 1 through 8 in Cologne, bidding adieu to the 34th International Sweets and Biscuits Fair, Winkler and Dunnebier Susswarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS), the...

Starch moulding offers unparalleled variety, quality.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
February 1, 2004... Ongoing equipment and product development often result in improvements in output, quality, maintenance and/or sanitation. But as Sydney, Australia-based NID, a pioneering manufacturer of starch mogul equipment and lines points out, certain...

Moulds maximize productivity.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Liberty Engineering Co. (LEC), which was founded in Beloit, Wis., in 1940 by Gerald Belardi, started out doing contract work for the U.S. government, focusing on the manufacture of component parts for the Armed Forces. The post-war search...

Metal detector offers three options.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Fitchburg, Mass.-based Lock Inspection Systems' MET 30+ 3f is the first metal detector on the market to automatically operate at three frequencies--high, medium and low. The detector will automatically shift between frequencies as it recognizes...

'Smart'-ties twist for Nestle Canada.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Each year Nestle Canada produces a special holiday pack for its Smarties line during the Christmas season. Last winter, the company opted for something that's both interactive and collective, packing the candies in Sonoco's novel Twisterpack...

Shaping up for Easter.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Baltimore-based US Can has introduced a rectangular-shaped Easter decorative tin dubbed "Easter Egg Hunt" that measures 6 11/16" x 4 3/16" x 2 5/8. Because of its shape and size, the tin fits perfectly into Easter baskets. Designed by Donna...

Wickedly bigger and better.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Heftier hunks of premium chocolate in colorful, descriptive packaging are hallmarks of Cocoa Pete's new chocolate bars, which debuted last month at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Cocoa Pete, a.k.a. "Wicked" Pete Slosberg,...

Datebook.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... March 2004 * 2--National Association of Flavors & Food Ingredient Systems, California Meeting, Anaheim, Calif. Phone: (732) 922-3218 Web: www.naffs.org E-mail: naffs@naffs.org * 4-7--Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)
February 1, 2004... At nine years old, Craig Leva may be the youngest candy executive in the industry. All right, so he's a leap year baby, born Feb. 29th (he actually turns 36 this month), but he still has the enthusiasm and energy of a nine-year-old. Unlike many...