Candy Industry articles from July 2005

Candy Industry archives from July 2005

So, 'what's an exit?'.(Opening Shots)(David Hawk)(winner of Kettle Award)(Column)
July 1, 2005... No, this doesn't refer to my extensive coverage of Interpack 2005, which I hope all of you will read. Nor is this a parody of Jean Paul Sartre's existential masterwork, Huis Clos or No Exit. (Although from my point of view, 102-degree weather...

Hershey plans to acquire Scharffen Berger.(Newsletter)
July 1, 2005... Calling it "a strategic opportunity for Hershey based on increasing consumer demand for distinctive, high-end chocolate and for the antioxidant benefits of dark chocolate," Richard H. Lenny, chairman, president and ceo of The Hershey Co....

Work continues on West African child labor monitoring ...(Newsletter)(launched a pilot program to monitor child labor practices )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The chocolate and cocoa industry continues to strive for a public certification of labor practices in West African cocoa farms, dedicating more than $5 million annually to support it. A deadline of July 1, 2005 for this system was established...

... as groups sue Nestle, ADM and Cargill.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... San Francisco-based Global Exchange, a nonprofit international human rights organization, and International Labor Rights Fund, filed suit on behalf of three former child laborers against Nestle, Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill this month....

Mars and Snickers bars destroyed after threat.(Newsletter)(MasterFoods Australia)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... MasterFoods Australia recalled and destroyed three million Snickers and Mars bars in New South Wales after threats of contamination. An unknown offender claimed to have poisoned seven chocolate bars as part of an extortion threat against a...

Mars, Incorp. announces new use of flavanols.(flavanols medicinal properties)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Flavanols, antioxidants naturally found in cocoa and dark chocolate, may soon be prescribed to treat various ailments. McLean, Vir.-based Mars, Incorp. announced late this month that it has been able to synthesize flavanols and is in "serious...

Congress approves CAFTA ...(Central American Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Senate approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement in a vote of 54 to 45 late last month. Voting was much closer in the House, where it was approved by a vote of 217 to 215. Most Democrats oppose the pact, saying it does not offer...

... while EU slashes sugar subsidies.(European Union )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The European Commission, the executive body for the European Union, agreed to reduce the main subsidized price of white sugar by 39% and the price of sugar beets by 42% within two years of 2006-7. This comes as a result of a ruling by the...

Chicago bans sale of hemp-flavored candies.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Windy City became the first major metropolis to ban the sale of hemp-flavored candies that are marketed as marijuana-based confections, with the City Council passing the law June 29. Any store caught selling the candy will face up to $500...

Lead found in Mexican candies.(contamination reports)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Washington state health officials warned consumers about possible lead contamination from tamarind and chili candy imported from Mexico and Southeast Asia. Tests conducted on several brands of candy from Mexico, Thailand and Malaysia determined...

Wrigley acquires Kraft confectionery brands.(NEWS)
July 1, 2005... The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. increased its confectionery holdings with the purchase of various assets of Kraft Foods Global, Inc. late last month. The $1.46-billion transaction gives Wrigley ownership of the Altoids, Life Savers, Creme Savers and...

Philly Candy show unveils fall program.(NEWS)
July 1, 2005... Building on the improvements implemented last year, the Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show has put together another impresssive program for its 111th show this September 11-13 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of...

60th Kettle award reception: 60th bash big on memories.
July 1, 2005... Six decades. Scores of winners, guests, cherished moments. Some of those were displayed on the tables at the Intercontinental Hotel's Seville Room June 15th in commemoration of the 60th presentation of Candy Industry's Kettle Award during the...

Living the plan: Kettle Award winner David Hawk: Candy Industry's 60th Kettle Award winner, David Hawk, was surprised to receive the recognition this year. Given his personal and business philosophy--one that recognizes the need to embrace change as it presents itself--it's not surprising that Gertrude Hawk Chocolates looks to another banner year.(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon, English singer and songwriter for the Beatles, 1940-1980. Opportunistic? Yes. Entrepreneurial? Definitely! An obsessive planner? Not so much. Mind you, Dave...

'In chocolate Veritas (1)': from the basement to the board room, family-owned Chocolate Potpourri continues to grow with the addition of a new brand.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
July 1, 2005... Simple is as simple does, and simple often does the best job. With candy, the straight forward recipes often produce the best product. Richard Gordon, president of Glenview, Ill.-based Chocolate Potpourri, strives to embrace simplicity in both...

Dark and decadent hits the big time: premium dark chocolate aims to be the next everyday luxury.(Category Closeup: PREMIUM CHOCOLATES)
July 1, 2005... No, your father wouldn't have paid five dollars for his daily cup of coffee. In fact, he probably would have questioned your financial sanity if you had suggested it. In the past two decades, however, coffee entrepreneurs dramatically broke new...

Clearing the hydrogenation hurdle.(Candy R&D: TRENDS & APPLICATIONS IN INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2005... Current medical knowledge has pegged trans fatty acids as a culprit in clogging arteries and reducing "good" cholesterol. Unfortunately, the public's imperfect understanding of hydrogenation has made that process guilty by association, making...

Energy beans.(Jelly Belly Candy Co. sports beans)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Company: Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif. The Product: Sports Beans The Hook: This candy combines the benefits of sports drinks with the portability of jelly beans. Available in lemon lime and orange, each serving contains...

Dark delights.(Hershey Co. chocolate lines)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Company: The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa. The Product: Hershey's Extra Dark The Hook: The Hershey Co. adds to their dark chocolate line with three new extra dark flavors: Pure Dark Chocolate: Pure Dark Chocolate with Cranberries,...

Monstrous miniatures.(Masterfoods USA candy product info)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Company: Masterfoods USA, Hackettstown, N.J. The Product: Mega M&M'S The Hook: Following the popularity of "Ogre-sized" M&M'S for the release of "Shrek 2," larger-sized M&M'S now become a permanent addition to the M&M'S line. On...

Melstar Candies, Inc.(Circus Peanuts product info)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For the Halloween season, Cambridge, Wis.-based Melster Candies, Inc. releases their marshmallow Circus Peanuts individually wrapped in orange and black. The 16-oz. bag retails for $2.49. In addition, the company's Peanut Butter Kisses are now...

Lake Champlain Chocolates.(holiday products info)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Lake Champlain Chocolates' products for the holiday season come in packages of various shapes and sizes. The Burlington, Vt.-based company features truffles and chocolates in tree-, star- and snowman-shaped-boxes. Hanukah items include a solid...

Spangler, Candy Co.(bryan a valentine kit )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kids can get creative with the new Valentine's Day product from Bryan, Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. The new Dum Dum Pops Valentine Kit comes with 32 Dum Dum Pops in six assorted flavors, 32 Valentine cards, 100 Valentine stickers and a box to...

NutraBella.(BellyBar product info)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For expectant mothers looking to get the extra vitamins they need, San Mateo, Calif.-based NutraBella has come out with the new energy bar, BellyBar. Available in Berry Nutty Cravings, Baby Needs Chocolate and Mellow Oat flavors, each 1.59-oz....

B.T. McElrath Chocolatier.(new products and new versions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Minneapolis, Minn.-based B.T. McElrath Chocolatier gets ready for the holiday season with new products and new versions of old products. The new products include Mocha Java Buttons, made with their own blend of fresh-roasted coffee, and Holiday...

Yummy yogurt.(Signature Snacks Co yogurt flipz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Company: Signature Snacks Co., Stamford, Conn. The Product: Yogurt FLIPZ The Hook: The Signature Snacks Co. teams up with TCBY to release yogurt-covered pretzels in two popular TCBY flavors, chocolate swirl and strawberry swirl....

Box of cherries.(Sweet Candy Co. cherry sticks)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Company: Sweet Candy Co., Salt Lake City, Utah The Product: Cherry Sticks The Hook: Adding to their line of Chocolate Sticks, cherry joins the existing orange and raspberry flavors. "Since cherry is such a popular candy flavor, we...

Expanding options for acacia gum.(Colloides Naturels Inc. acacia gum products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The producer of acacia gum products, Bridgewater, N.J.-based Colloides Naturels, Inc., releases two new products in response to the current shortage of acacia gum. Encapcia is a product for encapsulation that combines enhanced emulsifying...

Helping the vitamins go down.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Biodar Ltd. dietary supplements)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Yavne, Israel-based Biodar Ltd. launches Chew&Eat, a line of microencapsulated vitamins and minerals designed for the children's market. The line has been formulated to reduce the metallic taste of mineral supplements so confectionary companies...

Healthier pastries.(Aarhus United EsSence Puff Pastry )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Aarhus United, a Port Newark, N.J.-based company that develops specialty vegetable fats, debuts EsSence Puff Pastry shortening for gourmet food manufacturers. The non-hydrogenated shortening contains no trans-fat, an important quality with the...

Intense days, intrepid evenings at Interpack 2005: editor Bernard Pacyniak's personal recounting of Interpack 2005 not only brings back memories; it details the huge investment by suppliers in groundbreaking innovations and technologies.(Interpack 2005)
July 1, 2005... Anyone who's been to Interpack, be it their first or 15th time, will quickly admit that it's not just about equipment or packaging. Rather, it resembles more of an Ereignis, the German word for a happening. At this "happening," visitors...

Today's depositors and extruders offer more flexibility, capabilities.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
July 1, 2005... Long part of a confectioner's key manufacturing tools, automated depositing systems and extruders have evolved into amazing pieces of technology, providing plant and product managers with versatility and efficiency at new levels. A brief...

TC&C changes name to The Tanis Group.(Supplier News)(Tanis Confectionery and Consultancy)(Tanis Group moniker)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... New name, more company underscores TC&C Process Designers' move to do business under The Tanis Group moniker as of July 1, 2005. "As our business has grown over the last ten years, we have increasingly felt that the TC&C name no longer...

Zip-Pack picks up Supreme Plastics' recloseables division.(Supplier News)(purchasing of reclosable division)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Zip-Pak, an ITW Company based in Manteno, Ill., has purchased Supreme Plastics Ltd's (London) reclosables division, comprising its resealable zipper and resealable bag business, including the associated technology portfolios. Zip-Pak will also...

Sweet profile.(CANDY WRAPPER)(Terry Hicklin management)
July 1, 2005... When Terry Hicklin and his wife, Pat, decided to purchase The Candy House in 1999 from former owners, Bill and Joyce Kastler, they did so knowing that "unquestioned quality" was part of the package. Both also knew there would be quite a...