Candy Industry articles from February 2008

Candy Industry archives from February 2008

Fresh from ISM.(OPENING SHOTS)(international sweets and biscuits)(Column)
February 1, 2008... Look closely and you'll see I'm reading Cologne's daily newspaper, the Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger, while sitting in the Bar Tabac restaurant on the next to last day of the International Sweets and Biscuits (ISM) fair. Christine Hackmann,...

Turkish company purchases Godiva.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... The Campbell Soup Co. will sell its Godiva brand to Turkey-based Yildiz for $850 million. Yildiz is the parent company of confectionery and snack firm Ulker, and Godiva will join its range of confectionery products once regulatory approvals are...

Financial firms purchase Necco.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... American Capital Strategies Ltd. and Clear Creek Capital LLC partnered with Domenic M. Antonellis, president and ceo of New England Confectionery Co., to purchase the candy company from UIS Inc. The deal with Necco, which is the oldest...

Cadbury Schweppes sells Monkhill to Tangerine.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... Cadbury Schweppes PLC sold its sugar confectionery and popcorn business, Monkhill to Blackpool, England-based Tangerine Confectionery Ltd. The deal, worth approximately $113 million in cash, follows Cadbury's recent initiative to disconnect...

Barry Callebaut closes Morinaga deal ...(NEWSLETTER)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Zurich-based Barry Callebaut recently announced the closing of its transaction with Japanese food company, Morinaga. The deal includes the acquisition of cocoa and chocolate production equipment at Morinaga's Amagasaki, Japan, site. Barry...

... And inaugurates its new facility in China.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... Barry Callebaut opened its brand new chocolate factory and its 8th Chocolate Academy in Suzhou, China, last month. The factory boasts a total production capacity of 25,000 metric tons per year and was built in the record time of only one year....

Companies faced with price fixing allegations.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... Some of the world's largest chocolate companies, including Mars, Hershey and Nestle, are facing price fixing lawsuits in the U.S. The allegations began in November 2007, when the Canadian Competition Bureau asked the companies to surrender...

Kumar retires from Wrigley.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... Surinder Kumar, Wrigley's chief innovation officer (cio) will retire from the company effective July 1, 2008. Kumar joined Wrigley in 2000 as its first-ever cio. Kumar will be succeeded by Rob Peterson, currently Wrigley's v.p.-new products and...

Cadbury's production move sparks environmental concerns.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... Cadbury confirmed plans to transfer some UK production to Poland, which has led to protests and accusations over food miles (a phrase referring to the proximity of place of manufacture to the place of sale). Considered one of the initial cases...

Lead levels recall Mexican candy.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... San Antonio-based Villa-Mex Imports is voluntarily recalling Miguelito Azucar Salada Enchilada Acidulada, a candy found to have contained elevated levels of lead. The candy is a reddish powder in a cellophane packet and is the third candy...

Interbrand secures Wrigley account.(NEWSLETTER)
February 1, 2008... Interbrand Corp.'s division in Cincinnati will take over design and packaging initiatives for Chicago-based Wrigley Co. This is not the first business venture between the companies--both have worked together for about two years. No financial...

Philly Candy seminars cater to businesses looking for a boost.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Seeking everything from packaging to manufacturing solutions, retail confectioners from across the country convened at the 117th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show, held at the Atlantic City Convention Center on January 6-8th....

Western Candy Conference announces events.(CANDY NEWS)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... The Western Candy Conference, which will be held at Loew's Lake Las Vegas Resort on March 26-30, will include a full line-up of expert speakers who will offer beneficial ideas and thoughtful tools during the show's two-part seminar series. The...

Moonstruck adds new master chocolatier, R&D director.(People News)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Portland-based Moonstruck Chocolate Co. welcomed Chef Julian Rose as its master chocolatier and director of research and development. Chef Rose brings more than 25 years of experience to the position, including...

Jones, Thompson join just born.(People News)
February 1, 2008... Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born, Inc. appointed Timothy Jones as its global supply chain commodity manager. In his new position, Jones will develop and manage supplier relationships, analyze commodity trends and forecast information, and support...

Jelly Belly appoints Thailand plant director.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Jelly Belly Candy Co. announced that Herman Rowland, Jr. will become managing director for the company's Rayong, Thailand, manufacturing facility. The facility, which is still under construction, is expected to begin operations later this year....

ADM names cocoa sustainability head.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Archer Daniels Midland Co. appointed Alain Fredericq director, global business development and sustainability programs for ADM Cocoa. The newly created position will allow Fredericq to put his West African and chocolate market experience into...

GTC Nutrition appoints manager.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Laurie Scanlin, Ph.D. joined GTC Nutrition as its manager of food applications. Scanlin's new position involves developing formulations, supervising the applications team and laboratory, and overseeing food science-related research. Prior to...

Fortitech Europe adds new managing director.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Fortitech Europe recently announced Martin Austin as its new managing director/general manager. Austin will oversee all of Fortitech Europe's operations, such as manufacturing, technical, sales and purchasing, at the company's Gadstrup, Denmark...

Takasago expands oral care team.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Takasago Flavors welcomed Mike Munroe as its global v.p.-oral care. Munroe's 18 years of oral care experience, along with former sales, marketing and category management positions, make him a valuable addition to the company's oral care team....

Former Kettle Committee member dies.(CANDY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... John "Jack" Wolf, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, died January 15, 2008, at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Jack retired in 1997 after more than 30 years in the edible fats and oils business servicing the confectionery trade. He held various sales and...

Bradman Lake breaks from German subsidiary.(Suppliers News)(Packaging Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Packaging technologies group, Bradman Lake, announced that it ended business from its former German subsidiary, Bradman Lake GmbH. The disconnection comes after a strategic review by Bradman Lake's new parent, Langley Holdings PLC. The company...

Ilapak completes acquisitions.(Suppliers News)
February 1, 2008... Ilapak recently finalized the acquisitions of the tangible and non-tangible assets of Delta Systems Inc. and Food Machinery Sales (FMS) Inc. The business aspects have been reorganized under two operating divisions of Ilapak Holding USA Inc. The...

Fair trade dilemma.(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2008... The last several days I have been thinking and wondering about our great land and its many business opportunities. The media--print and television--have been replete with news of businesses, small and large, coming and going. Today, after...

Nielsen-Massey launches cookbook.(NEWS CANDY)
February 1, 2008... Nielsen-Massey Vanillas recently introduced its new cookbook entitled "A Century of Flavor." The book, written in honor of the company's centennial anniversary, contains 50 recipes for dishes ranging from Creme Brulee French Toast and...

Concord Foods marks its 40th anniversary.(NEWS CANDY)
February 1, 2008... Concord Foods, a leading supplier of retail food products and custom ingredients, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Under the direction of Peter Neville, the company's Brockton, Mass. facility houses all its departments, including a...

Blue Pacific Flavors to collaborate with HortResearch.(NEWS CANDY)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Blue Pacific Flavors, a leading innovator of creative natural and organic compliant fruit flavors, announced its strategic collaboration agreement with The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Ltd., more commonly known as...

Under the radar: Morris National creates upscale flavors and packaging for its traditional chocolate truffles and liquor-filled chocolate lines, while also spearheading innovative novelty candy launches.(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some companies just don't fit the mold. Morris National, undoubtedly, is one such example of a business that prefers to do things its own way. Take its product lines, for instance. Morris National's roots...

Doctor chocolate: renowed chocolatier Jean-Pierre Wybauw shares his thoughts (and recipes) about what it takes to master the art.(ARTISANS IN ACTION)(Reprint)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Jean-Pierre Wybauw walked in the French Pastry School's conference room and sat down for an early afternoon interview, one couldn't tell that the Belgian-born, world-class chocolatier had begun his day at 4:30...

Stick figures: advances in nutraceutical gums provide consumers with value-added benefits beyond just fresh breath and bubbles.(CATEGORY CLOSE-UP: NUTRACEUTICAL GUMS)
February 1, 2008... Breath freshening chewing gums are being blown away by the segment's new leaders of the pack--functional gums. Functional gums will experience a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% up to 2010 in the U.S., according to Global Business...

All in gum boasts multiple advantages.
February 1, 2008... Leading gum base supplier, Cafosa, recently introduced All in Gum, a directly compressible powder gum made with gum base and different polyols. All in Gum's versatile nature simplifies functional compressed gum production. It may be...

Healthful organic offerings.(NEW PRODUCT MARKETPLACE)
February 1, 2008... THE COMPANY: Endangered Species Chocolate, Indianapolis, Ind. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE PRODUCT: 2008 Organic Line-up THE HOOK: Endangered Species Chocolate will kick 2008 off with the launch of five new organic chocolate bars....

Sweet and spicy peanuts.(NEW PRODUCT MARKETPLACE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE COMPANY: Nuts are Good!/Fresh Roasted Almond Co., Warren, Mich. THE PRODUCT: Buffalo Peanuts THE HOOK: Made using a small-batch kettle process, Buffalo Peanuts are the signature products for Nuts are...

Erlanger, Ky.-based Perfetti van Melle recently introduced Airheads Crazy Dips.(At a glance)
February 1, 2008... Erlanger, Ky.-based Perfetti van Melle recently introduced Airheads Crazy Dips. The unique treat combines two different candies--an Airhead balloon-shaped pop and power rocks. The pop can be dipped into the rocks, creating a snapping and...

Just in time for New Year's celebrations, Kathy Chocolaterie, Bruges, Belgium, introduced Marc de Champagne.(At a glance)
February 1, 2008... Just in time for New Year's celebrations, Kathy Chocolaterie, Bruges, Belgium, introduced Marc de Champagne. Marc de Champagne is the latest addition to the company's family of Crispy Chocolates, Truffles, Cherries and Assorted Chocolates. Each...

Walford, Iowa-based Chief's Choice recently launched super-soft Gourmet Caramels.(At a glance)
February 1, 2008... Walford, Iowa-based Chief's Choice recently launched super-soft Gourmet Caramels. The wax paper-wrapped caramels, which are marketed as "the smoothest, creamiest, most delectable caramels you will ever have," are available in 4-oz. bags for...

San Francisco-based natural foods company Attune Foods has introduced two new Probiotic Wellness Bars in Dark Chocolate and Mango Peach Granola varieties.(At a glance)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] San Francisco-based natural foods company Attune Foods has introduced two new Probiotic Wellness Bars in Dark Chocolate and Mango Peach Granola varieties. Each bar contains more than five times the healthful...

Reading, Pa.-based R.M Palmer Co. announced its new Halloween lineup, which features Worry Warts.(At a glance)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Reading, Pa.-based R.M Palmer Co. announced its new Halloween lineup, which features Worry Warts. Available in pouches and movie theatre boxes, the "warts" feature a tart, apple flavor with a creamy white center. The...

Amoriss chocolate.(New Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2008... Melding indulgent dark chocolate with unique health benefits, Orem, Utah-based Phytobase recently introduced Amoriss. The bite-sized organic dark chocolate bonbons are infused with a proprietary blend of red wine extract, resveratrol and...

Number of new confectionary products launched globally by sub-category.(NEW MARKETS)
February 1, 2008... Number of New Confectionary Products Launched Globally by Sub-Category Chocolate Snack/Cereal/ Date Confectionery Gum Energy Bars Dec 2006 824 87 105 Dec 2007 897...

Number of new confectionary products launched in the u.s. by sub-category.(NEW MARKETS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Number of New Confectionary Products Launched in the U.S. by Sub-Category Date Chocolate Snack/Cereal/ Confectionery Gum Energy Bars Dec 2006 212 9 12 Dec 2007 ...

Fresh-tasting pomegranate extract.(CREATORS' BRIEFS)(Canadian R&D company Canagra Technologies )(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Canadian R&D company Canagra Technologies introduced its newest line featuring pomegranate extract. The extract contains nutritional properties of the superfruit, including pomegranate's cancer-preventing antioxidants. The ingredient is made...

Ingredient supports bladder control.(CREATORS' BRIEFS)
February 1, 2008... Frutarom's Go-Less is a proprietary ingredient blend that promotes bladder control. It is estimated that 25 million Americans suffer from bladder issues. Go-Less combines the company's EFLA 940 special pumpkin seed extract (pumpkin is a natural...

Mastertaste launches new superfruit flavors.(CREATORS' BRIEFS)
February 1, 2008... Mastertaste recently introduced NutraFlavors, a brand new line of superfruit flavors that pack flavor and nutrition. The flavors, which include cranberry and grape, do not contain any artificial colors, solvents, chemically-modified food...

Unwrapping the benefits of an indulgent treat: the outlook for healthy chocolate.(INGREDIENT INTELLIGENCE)
February 1, 2008... Chocolate has a long history as a favorite treat and even as a guilty pleasure, but the ongoing research on the possible health benefits of cocoa is changing the way that manufacturers and consumers look at chocolate. In fact, extensive...

Sweetener seminars: the PMCA's 62nd annual production conference, which will be held April 7-9 in Hershey, Pa., kicks off the association's second centennial by focusing on sugar-free technology in its Back to Basics training series.(PMCA CONFERENCE PREVIEW)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... MONDAY, APRIL 7 Back to Basics--Sugar-free Confections Sugar Free--Confections Welcome and Introduction--Why Sugar Free? Judy Cooley, senior staff scientist for international product development, The Hershey Co., reviews sugar-free...

2,700 for 2008.(interpack solutions)(International Trade Fair for Packaging)
February 1, 2008... Three months before the start of interpack 2008--which will take place from April 24 - 30 at the fairgrounds in Dusseldorf, Germany - already 2,700 exhibitors from 58 countries have reserved 1.8 million sq. ft. of net exhibit space. For...

Aasted-Mikroverk.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... At interpack 2008, Aasted-Mikroverk will exhibit a completely new concept for modular moulding lines, one that will be marketed under the Jensen name. As many past chocolate manufacturers may recall, Mr. Jensen was the individual who--in...

A.E. Nielsen.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... A.E. Nielsen will exhibit its Master enrober in a 1,300 mm band width connected to a 20-meter cooling tunnel, also in a 1,300 mm band width. Visitors will be able to see the company's new XXL cooling tunnel in a 1,800 mm band width. In...

Bosch Packaging Technology.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... Bosch Packaging Technology will be exhibiting its latest products, including new twist-wrapping as well as bar processing and packaging technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bosch--Hansella The fondant beater is the heart of the new...

Buhler AG.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... By launching the idea of a Future Center at the booth, Buhler wants to involve the chocolate and nut world into the earlier stages of new developments, thereby implementing solutions to the demands of the marketplace from the beginning. ...

Caotech.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... At interpack 2008, Caotech will unveil its latest developments on cocoa, chocolate and compound processing. The CAO 3000 IN-LINE installation will be on display, including the Mini Mix automatic weighing and mixing unit. This latest...

Carle & Montanari.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Carle & Montanari offers the widest range of moulding plants for the production of chocolate products. With variable capacities, the plants feature advanced technical solutions for dosing into moulds of various sizes, from 275 to 1700 mm....

Chocotech.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... Together with its sister company, Sollich KG, Chocotech GmbH will exhibit a broad range of confectionery and chocolate processing equipment during the interpack 2008 show, the two companies occupying a booth encompassing 1,500 square meters....

Confitech/Ruffinatti.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... The Italian company Confitech/Ruffinatti has been manufacturing confectionery equipment for more than 75 years, building its current reputation on robust design and technological innovation as well as widely recognized expertise and strong...

Dumoulin.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... As world leader in coating technologies, Dumoulin offers a wide range of equipment solutions for all coating requirements, from the simple to the most sophisticated. Single-control packages operate the entire panning process, including syrup...

Haas-Mondomix.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... Haas-Mondomix B.V., a business unit of the privately owned Haas Group whose brands include Franz Haas Waffel- und Keksanlagen and Haas-Mondomix, is the world-wide market leader in the fields of continuous aeration-related procesing equipment...

Hebenstreit.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... HEBENSTREIT supplies production systems for flat and hollow wafers that range from semi-automatic lines with a capacity of about 120 kg/h to fully automatic, high-efficiency lines rated at 1,200 kg/h and more. The extent of the product...

Klockner Hansel.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... For more than 100 years, Klockner Hansel as well as its parent companies, have merged the terms high quality and know-how into a mission statement, one that's been realized internally and recognized externally worldwide. Advanced machines...

Ladco.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ladco Group, which includes MacIntyre Chocolate Systems, Petzholdt Heidenauer and Beetz Mixing Technology, has extended its range of production facilities this year and has a large program in place for next year....

Lehmann.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... F.B. Lehmann, which manufactures complete confectionary lines to produce chocolate, compounds, fillings, coatings, fat binders, chocolate blocks, chocolate spreads and nut pastes, will showcase the latest trends and developments in the field of...

LLoveras.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Lloveras' comprehensive range of SIMA moulding lines, known throughout the sector for their reliability and high performance, continues to be enhanced by the company's engineering team. Our engineers are constantly developing and implementing...

Max Riner.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... Founded in 1944, Rupperswil, Switzerland-based Max Riner AG remains one of the world's leading producers of chocolate moulds and continues to be completely focused on the confectionery industry. Customers in more than 60 countries have...

NID.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... With digital technologies now pervading all aspects of our everyday life, new possibilities have arisen in the starch moulding industry. When digital technology is applied to enhance the performance and further simplify the already...

Sollich.(interpack SOLUTIONS)(Sollich will exhibited turbotemper tempering mechines at interpack 2008 )
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At interpack 2008 Sollich will exhibit a wide range of equipment at its booth representing the company's latest innovations, which will highlight the intensive research and development activities conducted during the...

Tanis Food Tec.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... Confectionery and bakery manufacturers are keen to stay ahead of the crowd in their markets, be it local or global. As a result, they turn to Tanis Food Tec (TFT), based in the Netherlands, to find new product ideas as well as procure...

Union Confectionery.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... As the world's largest supplier of second-hand, used and rebuilt machinery for the confectionery, food, packaging, processing and biscuit industries, Union Confectionery Machinery Co., a fourth-generation, family-owned business since 1912, is...

Winkler & Dunnebier.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In developing depositing lines with a third, independent piston axis, Winkler und Dunnebier Susswarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) has opened ways of manufacturing new, interesting and high quality chocolate products. ...

Wolf Spezialmaschinen.(interpack SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... Wolf Spezialmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG distributes its new machines for the confectionery and chocolate industry worldwide. The company offers complete solutions relating to tempering, enrobing and cooling, decorating, chocolate coating,...

Candy wrapper.(Zipcar)
February 1, 2008... When Larry Slotnick hired Alex Whitmore to work for him at Zipcar as a "car-jockey," riding his bike from car to car, neither of them would have guessed that in the fall of 2006 they would start building a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in...