Candy Industry articles from June 2005

Candy Industry archives from June 2005

Chocolates 'n China.(Opening Shots)
June 1, 2005... Back in the heyday of the Cold War, and for a brief time after the Berlin wall came tumbling down, businessmen, diplomats and journalists referred to China as that giant sleeping dragon. It was during the early 1990s, however, when China...

Bimbo acquires Empresas Chocolates La Corona.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mexico City-based Grupo Bimbo has reached an agreement to acquire several assets and brands from chocolate manufacturer Empresas Chocolates La Corona S.A. for 471 million pesos ($43.7 million), which will be self-financed. La Corona has a...

Disarmament, elections in Ivory Coast doubtful.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Despite an agreement reached in mid-May by the government and warring rebel chiefs, reports from the Ivory Coast suggest that the June 27 date for disarmament looks more and more symbolic than significant. Recent ethnic violence in the United...

Global Organic Brands acquires N.A. rights to Rapunzel.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Reflecting the growing interest in organically produced, artisan-crafted foods, Katonah, N.Y.-based Global Organic Brands LLC acquired the North American rights to Rapunzel Pure Organics. Rapunzel Pure Organics, one of the leading brands of...

Cadbury launches 'under 99 calories' chocolate bars.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... London-based confectionery giant Cadbury has launched a new range of chocolate bars that will tout their low-calorie content, specifically less than 99 calories. The three bars are thinner versions of three consumer favorites: Cadbury Dairy...

Testing of 'strength-building' candy chew completed.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mosaic Nutraceuticals, a Dallas-based manufacturer of dietary supplements and products, revealed it has completed preliminary testing of a chocolate chewy candy containing creatine, a natural nutrient found in humans and animals that is...

Hershey workers approve new contract ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Hershey Co. workers would receive wage increases but pay a higher percentage of their health care premiums under a contract workers voted to approve June 22, the Associated Press reported. The fiveyear contract, favored by 86% of those voting,...

... swayed by potential re-investment in plants.(Newsletter)(Chocolate Ave. plant)(Hershey Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Hershey spokeswoman Stephanie Moritz said the contract strengthened the competitiveness of the Hershey and West Hershey plants. The company assured workers it would consider increased investment and new product lines at the plants, though it...

Harte Foods snatches Bako Products.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Incline Village, Nev.-based Harte Foods, a dessert manufacturer specializing in ingredients, foodservice bakery and confectionery products, acquired Bako Products, a provider of specialty bakery desserts located in Sacramento, Calif. With the...

'Hat trick' debut for Canadian Sweets Expo.(Newsletter)(Intev Productions Inc)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Citing a "void" in the Canadian candy industry, Toronto-based Intev Productions Inc., announced it has launched a new consumer show that will travel to three cities in Canada next year. Sweets Expo, which will open in Toronto (May 13-14),...

Candyland's changing terrain: All Candy Expo reveals shift of niche consumers to the forefront.(CANDY NEWS)(Baby boom generation market for candy industry)
June 1, 2005... The take on this year's All Candy Expo show floor--it's not just your grandfather's candy aisle anymore. Nor your grandmother's, great aunt's or great uncle's. New candy consumers are not only shaping the industry's future, they are affecting...

David Hawk receives 60th Kettle Award.(CANDY NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... David Hawk, chairman of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, a candy maker and specialty retailer, was honored by his peers for his contributions to the candy industry when he received Candy Industry's 2005 Kettle Award on June 15, during the ALL CANDY...

Just Born.(People on the Move)(appointed Rich Saffron as Packaging Graphics Manager)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Rich Saffron has joined Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born asPackaging Graphics Manager. Saffron will be responsible for all packaging graphics activities. He will also be the main contact for related vendors; coordinate all aspects of...

Carle & Montanari, USA.(People on the Move)(appointed Mark Finney as director of sales)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mark Finney has joined Carle & Montanari, USA, based in Raleigh, N.C., as director of sales. Having previously worked for APV Baker in the United Kingdom as well as in the United States for the last 20 years in confectionery and related...

Securing success: a call to action by Bob Wolfgang and his son, Rob, helped recruit fourth-generation Wolfgang family members to the candy business. The move injected energy as well as management expertise.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... It began with a phone call. Actually, several phone calls. Three years ago Robert Wolfgang II, president of Wolfgang Candies, recognized that time was fast approaching for him and his partners, William Schmid and Dennis McGlaughlin, to deal...

Even in Fort Wayne, it's 'De' Brand.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
June 1, 2005... Given chocolate's exotic origins, which date back to the Mayans and Aztecs, it's actually surprising that public experimentation and acceptance of non-traditional flavors and fusions has only recently gained favor. That palatal progression...

The fruits of summer: breath and mint manufacturers introduce more fruit flavors to cool the heat for consumers.(Category closeup)
June 1, 2005... Hot times in the city, cooling flavors in the category. With summer in full-force, established mints and breath fresheners are coming out with new fruit flavors to tap into their "cooling" effect. In addition, new additions continue to expand...

Oh, that sweet sabor! Will Latin candy flavors jump across the cultural divide?(Candy R&D: TRENDS & APPLICATIONS IN INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2005... Everything's global now, right? Millions of people on every continent pack theaters to watch Brad Pitt and his Hollywood colleagues flicker across the silver screen. American pop music producers hunt down Brazilian samba grooves and Indian...

Genuine java.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Fusion Gourmet, Gardena, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Bali's Best Coffee, Espresso and Latte Candy THE HOOK: This all-natural hard candy collection in coffee, espresso and latte flavors is made with Sumatran coffee from the island...

Nuggets of nutrition.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Au'some Inc., Monmouth Junction, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Florida's Natural Au'some Fruit Juice Nuggets Fruit Snacks THE HOOK: These snacks in blueberry, strawberry, orange and cranberry-apple flavors contain 64-66% real fruit...

'Gooshy' fun.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Arcor, Coral Gables, Fla. THE PRODUCT: Mr. Pop's Evolution THE HOOK: Mr. Pop's Evolution is a cherry-flavored, bubble gum-filled lollipop featuring an abundant, sour cherry-flavored liquid center. INGREDIENTS: Sugar,...

Just Born Inc.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Just Born Inc., Bethlehem, Pa., extends its successful Marshmallow Peeps Decorating Kit line with a kit for Halloween that includes a four-count tray of orange Peeps marshmallow pumpkins, a tube of black Cake Mate gel and ondecorating and usage...

Annabelle Candy Co. Inc.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The enduring, retro-packaged Abba Zabba bar from Annabelle Candy Co. Inc., Hayward, Calif., now comes in sour apple fla vor. Abba-Zabba Sour Apple combines sour apple taffy with a creamy peanut butter center. The 2-ounce bar has a one-year...

Lifemax LLC.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Launches new Slim Mints)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Cinnamon is the new flavor addition to the diet-aid, breath-freshening Slim Mints line from Lifemax LLC. This Iow-carb, sugarfree mint sweetened with Splenda contains two weight-loss ingredients, chromium colynicolinate to reduce appetite and...

NECCO.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... New for Christmas, Revere, Ma.-based NECCO's sugar-free, candy cane-flavored Sweethearts Holiday Gum is shaped like snowflakes and comes in assorted colors. Holiday greetings appear on both sides of the gum. Windowed blister packs create a...

Ford Gum & Machine Co. Inc.(Recent Rollouts ...)
June 1, 2005... Each package of Taco Factory Lunch Box Gummies from Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Ford Gum & Machine Co. Inc. contains the ingredients to make four complete gummi tacos--four peach-flavored gummi taco shells, cherry flavor taco "meat",...

KoKo's Confectionery & Novelty.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Interactive Candy Logs from Timonium, Md.-based KoKo's Confectionery & Novelty can be used to build log cabins. The pressed dextrose logs come in banana, strawberry, orange and blue raspberry flavors and the reusable container holds 28 grams of...

Smoke out!(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: XPL Innovations, Inc., Westfield, N.J. THE PRODUCT: XPL Smokers' Gum THE HOOK: XPL gum naturally helps break down and expel nicotine from the human body. Developed by Korean scientist and professor Hyun-Won Kim, XPL uses...

Farm-fresh confections.
June 1, 2005... The Company: Sconza Candy Co. The Product: Sconza Naturals The Hook: A new line of six packaged natural confections "delivered" directly from the farm. "We took the highest grade of fruits and nuts that we could find and created...

Sweetening mints.(Nutrinova's products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Nutrinova's high intensity sweetener, Sunett (acesulfame K), can be applied in a wide range of confectionery products. For example, in intensely flavored mints or breath freshening strips, it pro vides fast-acting impact sweetness while...

Increasing antioxidants.(health benifits)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The latest buzz in consumer health trends involves antioxidants. Many are exploring the benefits of diets high in antioxidants, thereby increasing their intake of fruits and vegetables. At the same time, convenience looms larger than ever....

Chocolates for the mind and body.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Danisco Sweeteners' new Mind Body Chocolates contain 1/3 less sugar than normal chocolates. In addition, their fiber content is higher. Mind Body Chocolates are made with Litesse, polydextrose and new "wellness" combinations of Danisco flavors....

Conveyor redesign adds strength, durability.(Dorner Manufacturing Corp's product)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dorner Manufacturing, headquartered in Hartland, Wis., has enhanced the durability and reliability of its popular selling 2200 Series conveyors through a re-engineering that completely protects the conveyor's bearings. Bearings on the 2200...

Lithuanian confectioner invests in depositing line.(APV Baker's Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... With the successful installation of an APV Baker line, Vilniaus Pergale, the Lithuanian confectioner, has expanded into the deposited candy market. The 1,000 kg/hour, two-color depositing line can produce a wide range of confections, including...

Sugar-free revolution spurs innovations.(Supplier News)
June 1, 2005... In sponsoring the Confectionery Innovation conference organized by UK-based Leatherhead Food International this month, Lestrem, France-based Roquette did so as part of its ongoing efforts to further product development targeted toward emerging...

Corner labeler easily integrates into most cartooning lines.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... New Freedom, Pa.-based Exact Packaging Inc., otherwise known as EPI, has introduced a Corner Labeling System that's designed to apply labels to the corner of a package so that batch and product data can be seen on two sides of the carton. The...

Seal, speed address Wolfgang Candy's special needs.(Innovations in Packaging)
June 1, 2005... When Wolfgang Candy Company started looking for a supplier for their new Sweet Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries and Raspberries, it had some special challenges. The company had developed a patent-pending method of manufacturing confections...

Priced for pouching.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The new Pouchpack, manufactured by Marlborough, Mass.-based O/K International Corp., automatically takes 1 or 2 pre-made pouches from a magazine, rotates for printing or label application for easy filling of the pouch and then rotates to a...

Sweet shots from All Candy Expo.(candy indsutry)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Jelly Belly's Herm Rowland Sr. officially opens ALL CANDY EXPO, which was held in Chicago's McCormick Place, June 14-16, with a snip of the scissors as Herm Rowland Jr. and Bob Simpson look on. Hershey pulled out the bells and whistles,...