Candy Industry articles from June 2000

Candy Industry archives from June 2000

Newsletter.(Business Brief)
June 1, 2000... New company expands `functional' sector For consumers seeking more passion, energy, and serenity in their lives, or increased memory, eating a SmartChocolate bar may be the most delicious way to accomplish it. SmartChocolate is the newest...

Candy Industry hosts NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE.
June 1, 2000... BOSTON, MA -- Brand building, product innovation tactics, successful new product development methods and strategies for creating breakthrough new packaging are some of the exciting issues to be discussed at Candy Industry's Confectionery and...

Planet Harmony goes organic.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Harmony Foods' natural candy line, Planet Harmony, has received organic certification. "Consumers choose `good for you' products when the flavors, textures and eye appeal are equal or surpass traditional candies and...

Manual details sweetener use.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... SURREY, ENGLAND -- For food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, Leather-head Food RA has published a manual that covers the principal regulations relating to sweeteners in foods from more than 60 countries. "Sweeteners --...

Hartel wins Marie Kelso award.(food engineering)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... CENTER VALLEY, PA -- Dr. Richard Hartel, professor of food engineering at the University of Wisconsin, received the third Marie Kelso Memorial Award at the PMCA annual production conference here in May. Hartel won for his paper that was...

Hershey posts first quarter growth.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Foods Corporation experienced an increase in consolidated net sales and net income for the first quarter ending April 2. Consolidated net sales rose 8.7 percent to $913,115,000; and net income was $71,80,000, or...

Shop online at exquisite.com.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... IRVINE, CA -- Online shoppers can find upscale truffles, toffee, chocolates, and a variety of other confections worldwide at www.exquisite.com. When looking for sweets, the site lists five categories from which to choose from: bakery,...

Sugar re-export program in danger.(Canada)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... For a number of years, many confectioners have taken advantage of the sugar reexport program that allows sugar to be purchased at the lower world-market price, as long as the final product is sold outside the U.S. Unfortunately, due to...

Shade-grown cocoa returns to Ecuador.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The corporation for Conservation and Development (CCD) is helping Ecuador return to its status as a leading cocoa producer without sacrificing environment. CCD is encouraging a return to the practice of shade grown cocoa -- an ecological...

Water, water everywhere.(humidity causes problems for manufacturers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The ancient mariner had plenty to complain about, and so do many candymakers, ancient and modern. The water everywhere is in the air. Failure to control it can wreak havoc with production, quality and shelf life. Air readily absorbs...

Amurol measures new heights.(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The climb to Amurol Confections' most recent successes began in 1995 when it moved from the home of its birth -- a cramped, facility dating from the 1950s in Naperville, Illinois -- to a fun-filled, sugar-scented, high tech headquarters that...

VIEW FROM THE TOP.(Interview)
June 1, 2000... Corporate chiefs share their perspectives on the industry Industry experts and consultants shed much light on the state of the industry, and how various companies stack up. Although useful, Candy Industry feels it is equally important to...

eCandy.
June 1, 2000... SPEARHEADS INTERNET RENAISSANCE The Internet has opened many new marketing, selling and distribution doors for the confectionery industry that will inevitably lead to an exciting new avenue of growth for candy. "There will always be...

CHATHAM CANDY MANOR a fount of chocolate wonders.(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... As screen door gently closes behind visitors, they tentatively take their first steps inside the Chatham Candy Manor, where all their senses radio to their brains that they've just been transported into chocolate heaven. Among the many...

Strawberry fields forever.(includes recipes)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... One of the sure signs of summer is seeing chocolate dipped strawberries. It is a classic addictive combination of tart/sweet/fruity flavors that is sooooo popular. While the recipe is basically (a) obtain strawberries (b) dip in chocolate (c)...

NEWS Ticker.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has named Diane Mora as vice president, global strategic communication; and Andrew Kindfuller as director global eBusiness strategy. Neil Humphreys, currently vice president and area manager, IFF Asia...

People.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Ed Gross has been promoted to manager, total customer satisfaction at David Michael & Co.

Sugar alternatives -- the sweeteners of choice for consumers?(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... There have been movements to replace sugar before: saccharin and cyclamate in the 1960s, aspartame in the 1980s, to name the highest profile. But these days things are a little different. Never before has public sentiment been so willing...

No Pain, JUST GAIN.(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... In Part 2 of our series, Candy Industry reports how confectioners have gone natural and organic, fortifying their products with vitamins, minerals and herbs To accommodate health-conscious consumers, manufacturers of natural, organic and...

NEW PRODUCTS.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Chocolate bar delivers botanical boost COMPANY: Functional Foods Company, St. Clair Shores. Michigan THE PRODUCT: Jimmy Schmidt's SmartChocolate THE HOOK: This organic Belgian milk chocolate bar delivers not only a wonderful...

INGREDIENTS.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Lecithin from Central Soya FORT WAYNE, IN -- Central Soya has extended the functionality and physical characteristics of lecithin -- used as an emulsifier in chocolate -- to include a range of functionalities like wetting, dispersion,...

All Candy Expo draws near and far.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The National Confectioners Association's (NCA) All Candy Expo has become the fastest growing show in the confectionery industry, and will draw more than 95 percent of U.S. retail buyers this year. Exhibit space for the expo, which will be...

Record turnout for RCI in recent years.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... With 100-plus exhibitors expected at Retail Confectioners International's (RCI) 80th convention and industry exposition this year, it will exceed suppliers' commitments of the previous two shows, and in turn, boost attendance by...

IFT showcases technological advances.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Confectioners will be given a unique opportunity to learn about the latest advances in food science and technology at the annual meeting and food expo of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Held June 10-14 in Dallas, Texas at that...

Cadbury adopts easy open packaging.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Never let it be said that Cadbury has only consumers' sweet tooths in mind when it develops new products. In Europe, both Cadbury's relaunched version of its Caramel bar and new Nuts About Caramel bar feature an easy open self-adhesive tear...

Cellophane brings trouble-free wrapping for Smarties.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Cellophane has already passed its pensionable age -- it's 66 years old this year. But anyone who thinks this material's ready to go out to pasture should think again. History is a critical factor for cellophane. The material has a long...

LABELING.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Labeler for short-runs NEW RICHMOND, WI -- SIG Pack's Doboy division offers a jaw sealer labeling machine (JSL) that is ideal for all short-run packaging applications. The JSL is a semi-automatic machine with speeds up to 35 packages...

Cremer opens North America sales office.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... LAVAL, QUEBEC -- Cremer Speciaal-machines B.V. of Holland has opened a sales office here to provide better support and easier communication for its North American customers. Cremer specializes in the development and manufacture of...

AET updates manual.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... NEW CASTLE, DE -- AET Films has updated the comprehensive catalog of its oriented polypropylene film range to include 23 new products. Detailed descriptions of its films range includes product schematics, applications, features, and...

Lokem trayloader for delicate items.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... ALTENDORF, GERMANY -- The Lokem tray loading system from Loesch is designed for the automatic packing of delicate dry baked goods (cookies or biscuits) of different sizes and shapes, filled or coated, or of brittle texture. The products...

Buhler refiner offers high throughput.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... UZWlL, SWITZERLAND-- Buhler's SFLA-2500 five-roll refiner is the largest machine in its series of refiners, with a useful roll length of 2500 mm. The SEDA online product film measurement device, in conjunction with state-of-the-art...

AET's Terry Rave, retires.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... NEW CASTLE, DE -- Terry Rave, vice president of technology at AET Films will retire after a 34-year career. "We will miss the leadership and experience Terry contributed to AET Films," says David Terhune, executive vice president and...

Fellco's Lorena Fell, dies.
June 1, 2000... MEMPHIS, TN -- Lorena Fell, vice-president and co-owner of, Fell & Company Int'l Inc., (Fellco Int'l), has died after a long battle with lung cancer. Fell was active in PMCA and the National Confectioners Association's exhibitions for...

BCH offers process control service.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND -- BCH Limited offers complete in-house service for the application, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of complete control systems. The BCH engineering and design team uses the latest in CAD systems...

AMCO offers range of caseinates.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... BURLINGTON, NJ -- American Casein Company (AMCO) offers a full line of spray-dried and attrition-dried calcium and sodium caseinates in a variety of products for the confectionery industry. "AMCO converts casein selectively sourced from...

Munters consolidates operations.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... SELMA, TX -- Munters Corporation has consolidated its Cargocaire and Dry-Cool businesses to form a new dehumidification division here. "Our reorganization will offer benefits to our customers while streamlining our internal operations,"...

Sweet Profiles.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Sylvia Coyle enjoys the fun and creativity her job as Just Born's R&D manager, brings. Involved in the confectionery industry for 20-plus years, she will complete her second year with Just Born in November. Previously, she was employed with...

Jelly Belly tour hits the road.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... FAIRFIELD, CA -- The Jelly Belly tour 2000 has taken to the highways and byways of America. "To taste a Jelly Belly bean and learn about the different flavors involves people in a fun way. We decided to take the message on the road,"...

Name the Executive.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Reflect with the Candy Industry staff on the longevity of executives in the industry through archival photos of years past.

Introduction.(Candy industry.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Candy has come a long way since the ancient Egyptians first dipped figs and nuts in honey and nibbled on licorice root more than 3000 years ago. From those humble beginnings, the confectionery industry has evolved to satisfy confectionery...

Executive Summary.(Includes several articles.)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Demographic/Food Trends The over 50 crowd is growing as a percentage of the population and will make up a third of all Americans by 2010. While older Americans tend to buy less candy than when they were younger, they have a keen interest...

1999 Retail Performance.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The confectionery category exploded in the second half of 1999 resulting in the largest increase in retail sales in three years. What started as a disappointing year through the first five months turned into a robust growth period, which saw...

A CONFECTIONERY HISTORY.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... 1901 Pastel-colored little candy disks called NECCO wafers first appear named for the acronym of the New England Confectionery Company. 1902 NECCO makes conversation hearts - tiny Valentine's Day favorites with messages printed...

Demographics/Food Trends.(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Three major demographic trends will affect candymakers in the coming years: an increase in households headed by older Americans; a decrease in the absolute number of kids over the next five years; and an increase in minority populations...

Commodities COCOA REVIEW.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Supply World Cocoa Production Remains in an Upward Trend Annual global output rose to reach a record 2.8 million tons in the 1998/99 cocoa year--projections for 99/00 season are approximately 3 million tons. Ivory Coast's Share...

Commodities OTHER MAJOR INGREDIENTS.(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The market environment The current weakness in markets for major agricultural commodities like grain, oilseeds and cotton is mirrored in the markets for other ingredients of importance to the chocolate and confectionery industries....

Packaging & Manufacturing.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Robotics and automation will continue to play a larger role in the confectionery plant as companies reduce costs and increase output. Packaging and manufacturing suppliers experienced modest growth and increases in volumes for the...

Media Issues.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Dark chocolate contains about six times the amount of high quality polyphenol antioxidants as most fruits and vegetables while milk chocolate contains nearly three times as much. Indulgent foods containing functional elements, like...

Government Affairs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Visit the Legislative Action Center at www.NCA-CMA.org to email Washington quickly and easily. Sugar In 1999, the confectionery industry and our allies were able to successfully prevent an attempt by the sugar growers to raise sugar...

International Markets and Trade.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Suspended in Seattle Planning and preparations for the World Trade Organization's (WTO) ministerial talks in Seattle had been underway for years, since the Marrakesh Agreement formally ended the Uruguay Round in 1994. No one could...

National & International Regulatory Outlook.(Includes several articles.)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The regulatory issues facing confectioners in 1999 will carry through 2000. In the US and abroad, consideration of proposals to require labeling of foods produced from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) will remain a "hot topic" because of...

RESEARCH SUSTAINABLE COCOA RESEARCH.(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... About 85 percent of the world's cocoa is grown on small farms of just two hectares each. Sustainable Cocoa Program The American Cocoa Research Institute, the research arm of CMA, in 1998 initiated the Sustainable Cocoa Program....