Candy Industry articles from May 2004

Candy Industry archives from May 2004

Getting the lead out.(Opening Shots)
May 1, 2004... This was supposed to be one of those "feel good" editorials, the kind reflecting on several positive recent developments in the industry. The timing looked good, especially just prior to the National Confectioners Association's All Candy Expo...

Spangler Candy and Chupa Chups form alliance.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Spain-based Chupa Chups SA and Spangler Candy Co. in Bryan, Ohio, have formed an alliance to cooperate globally to provide customers and consumers with high quality confectionery products utilizing brands, global distribution systems,...

Archibald Candy puts Laura Secord "on the block" again.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Chicago-based Archibald Candy announced that it has commenced a process to sell Canadian-based retail chain Laura Secord. Archibald has engaged Paragon Capital Partners, an investment banking firm based in New York, to advise on and assist in...

Thirty Chicagoland Fannie May stores will reopen.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Alpine Confections Inc., the buyer of Fannie May, will reopen 30 stores by the fall, though specific dates have not yet been determined. Alpine said the stores, which will be located primarily in Chicago suburbs, will be joined by l0 more...

... As Chicago Public Schools ban candy and soda.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Chicago Public Schools will ban soft drinks, candy and fat-laden snacks from school vending machines, replacing them with healthier offerings. Chicago, the nation's third-largest public school district, joins other major school systems that...

Wrigley to publicize the healthy aspects of gum.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. plans to promote the health benefits of chewing gum, according to Advertising Age. Wrigley has compiled medical studies on the benefits of gum chewing, including stress relief, dental health and improved...

Nestle tries to negotiate to keep Brazilian company.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nestle proposed to "swap" approval of its acquisition of Garoto Chocolates for the alienation of some fixed assets, intellectual property and client portfolio to a third competitor if the Brazilian antitrust agency Economic Defense...

... While Mars says it wants to buy Nestle's Garoto.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Mars Inc. stated its intention to take part in the sale of Garoto in a letter to CADE. The anti-monopoly regulator, which ruled in February that Nestle must sell Garoto, confirmed it had received Mars' statement, reports Reuters. Mars, which...

ZonePerfect suing Hershey over use of Zone trademark.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A unit of Chicago-based Abbott Laboratories Inc. filed suit against Hershey Foods Corp., contending that the candy maker infringed on the trademark for its ZonePerfect products with a new nutrition bar called "SmartZone," Reuters reports. The...

Kraft to close chocolate facility in York, England.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Kraft Foods plans to close its Terry's chocolate facility in York, England, with the loss of more than 300 jobs. The York plant makes Kraft confectionery products, including Terry's Chocolate Orange, Terry's All Gold and Twilight, for the...

Italian Colussi to buy Sapori brand from IRPS.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Italian food group Colussi will buy the Sapori brand of Italian confectionery company Industrie Riunite del Panforte di Siena spa (IRSPS). Sapori specializes in the production of traditional regional sweets Panforte, Ricciarelli and Cantuccini....

Coming out party for next wave of chocolatiers.(Candy News)
May 1, 2004... The swank Explorers Club building in Uptown Manhattan has seen it's share of adventurers, scientists, businessmen as well as raconteurs mingling amongst stuffed heads of rams, bears, tigers and antelopes. It's unlikely, however, that this...

Independent Can celebrates 75th.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Acquired by Harry Huether in 1949, Belcamp, Md.-based Independent Can Co., which was founded in 1928, has grown to become a world leader in the manufacture of stock, custom-decorated and industrial metal...

Chr. Hansen, Inc.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Milwaukee-based Chr. Hansen, Inc. promoted Jim Funk to director of sales for sweeteners, Margot Connor to v.p.-sales for human health and nutrition, and John Brown to global marketing manager for human health and nutrition. In addition, it...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2004... In the March 2004 issue, Candy Industry misidentified a photo caption in its conference coverage of the Upakovka/Upak Italia show held in Moscow. The caption should have read: Jordi Tortes (standing), sales and marketing manager for Lloveras,...

We request the pleasure of your company ...(Kettle Invite)
May 1, 2004... Candy Industry Magazine, the chairman and members of the Kettle Committee will present the 59th Kettle Award at a gala reception on June 9th, during the All Candy Expo in Chicago. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the...

Bosch acquires SIG Pack.(Supplier News)
May 1, 2004... Pending final approval by antitrust authorities, Bosch Packaging Technology based in Waiblingen, Germany, agreed to acquire the SIG Pack division from SIG Group in Neuhausen on the Rhine Falls, Switzerland, last month. Terms of the purchase...

A long-term view: Spangler Candy Co.'s most recent alliance with the world's largest lollipop maker, Chupa Chups, underscores the company's more aggressive growth philosophy, one that seeks to capitalize on the ever-changing marketplace.(A Favorite Giveaway Pop)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... When Dean Spangler returned home to Bryan, Ohio, as Spangler Candy Co.'s new president and ceo in 1996, he had several good reasons for doing so. After all, as he relates, "I used to ride my bike to the plant and visit my father who would...

Accidental tourist attraction: Helen's landscapes draw the crowd, but Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen provides visitors with something more than sweet memories.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
May 1, 2004... Quietly, yet passionately, David and Janet Jones have been conducting their only little research and development project in Helen, G a., for the past 31 years. As the tourism in Helen's downtown Bavaria setting began to boom, so did the...

Sixth annual European suppliers roundtable.(Panel Discussion)
May 1, 2004... Once again Candy Industry was pleased to host its annual European Suppliers Roundtable, sitting down with the confectionery industry's who's who amongst equipment and ingredient suppliers. And while several themes re-appeared this year at...

Increasingly interactive: new product introductions keep sparking fresh ideas to attract kids.(Category Closeup)
May 1, 2004... If it glows in the dark, spins or changes colors, what could be more fun? Candy in and of itself is an enjoyable reward for kids, but the interactive features just add to the excitability of it. Candy makers are keeping innovation alive, by...

Color my world: Candy colors send consumers signals triggering subconscious responses.(Trends & Applications In Ingredient Technology)
May 1, 2004... The color of an object tells us so much. In the United States, we even have a color-coated system to help end "confusion" over terror warning. So, if color can trigger a sense in the public of how safe to feel, it's no surprise that color helps...

Boxes to bags.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... COMPANY: Just Born Inc., Bethlehem, Pa. THE PRODUCT: Mike and Ike THE HOOK: After 60 years, Mike and Ike chewy fruit-flavored candies have changed its packaging and taste. By adding more fruit juice flavor to a smaller piece size, the...

Licorice revitalized.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... COMPANY: American Licorice Co., Burr Ridge, Ill. THE PRODUCT: Sugar Free Vines and Red Vines Pink Strawberry and Red Cherry THE HOOK: American Licorice is relaunching its Sugar Free Vines in addition to two new Red Vines flavors: Pink...

Triple treat.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... COMPANY: Double Play Foods, New York, NY. THE PRODUCT: OverLoad King Size S'Moores THE HOOK: OverLoad King Size S'Moores start with a custom graham cracker, then real Campfire Marshmallows covered in milk chocolate. For the ultimate...

Hint Mints.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hint Mints in Los Angeles added a sugar-free Mini to their Classic mint line. While the original Classic tins are sized to fit snugly in your back pocket, the Mini is the size of a matchbook to fit into your front pocket. Both the tin and the...

The Topps Co.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Garbage Pail Kids, the irreverent 80s icon, is back for more outrageous fun with a new second series. From the New York-based The Topps Co., the series includes Justin Timberleg, the bat-eating Scuzzy Ozzy and the snot slinging super hero...

Remember how much fun Wax Lips and Fangs were when you were a kid?(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Remember how much fun Wax Lips and Fangs were when you were a kid? Well, Concord, Ontario, Canada-based Concord Confections has taken wax to the next level with the introduction of the Wack-O-Wax Wowee Whistle. The new Wack-O-Wax Wowee Whistle...

Intensely subtle.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... COMPANY: Binaca, Westport, Conn. THE PRODUCT: Binaca Gel Bursts THE HOOK: Binaca Gel Bursts offer intense, but not overpowering flavor and provide long-lasting fresh breath. The dissolvable blue gelatin beads are filled with liquid...

Extreme milk.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... COMPANY: Niche Import Co., Cedar Knolls, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Hachez Maracaibo Miniature Bars THE HOOK: Uniquely packaged in a clear recloseable sleeve, 10 mini bars of 7.5-grams each feature a full-bodied milk chocolate with a 55.5%...

Licorice flavor.(Creators Briefs)
May 1, 2004... For those who favor licorice extract as a unique flavoring ingredient or flavor enhancer for many kinds of sweets and candies, Alfred L. Wolff (ALW) in Park Ridge, Ill., has developed quick-processing qualities of licorice extract to make the...

Low-carb flavor.(Creators Briefs)
May 1, 2004... With the alarming rates of obesity and overweight consumers, the food industry is responding by creating products to address these issues. Consumers are trying to make better choices. Erlanger, Ky.-based Wild Flavors Inc.'s turnkey solutions...

Healthy coating.(Creators Briefs)
May 1, 2004... Westport, Conn.-based MantroseHaeuser Co., in response to growing consumer demands for heart-healthy organic products, has developed a new generation of confectionery coatings that will enable candy manufacturers to address the concerns of...

Obesity Summit 2004: food industry crisis & opportunity: Conference sets its sights on the obesity crisis--and how the food industry can respond to help turn the tide.
May 1, 2004... Stagnito's Obesity Summit 2004 will be held on June 24 and 25 at the Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, Ill., near Chicago. This powerful conference will draw together leaders from all segments of the food industry to evaluate the challenge...

Distilling essentials for growth: London-based F.D. Copeland & Sons combines a tradition of quality processing with unparalleled modern-day service to meet customers' needs.(International Spotlight)
May 1, 2004... They're called stills. But unlike the home distillery apparatus found in basements, these units, which range from 100- to 3,000-liter capacities, don't extract alcohol. Rather, these steam-jacketed as well as electriccoil stills rectify natural...

'Ultra' efficient cooling tunnels.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... When Bettendorf, Iowa-based The Schebler Co. introduced its new line of UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) cooling tunnels in 2002, it did so to accommodate a wide variety of product cooling applications. Capable of chilling down relatively small...

F/F/S-type baler.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Taylor Products, a division of Magnum Systems, based in Kansas City, Kan., has just unveiled its V5100 baling machine, a vertical form/fill/seal-style baling machine that packages finished bags of product into film-wrapped bales, eliminating...

Faster, easier tunnel wash-downs.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The new Sollich wash-down cooling tunnels are engineered to enhance easier and faster wash-down procedures between product changes where crossover contaminations are a regular issue. The tunnel design features completely stainless steel...

Economical case sealer.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... O/K International's worldwide design group brings sleek European design to the U.S. market. The newly designed OK Supertaper 1M from the Marlborough, Mass.-based company seals cases up to 90 lbs. on the top and bottom with tape. Deemed the cost...

Non-contact packaging boosts fruit snack output.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, the $100-million Sun-Rype Products Co. makes a large number of top quality fruit juices and snacks, which range from 100% pure fruit juices to its Fruit to Go and Energy to Go fruit snack bars. Its...

Framing chocolate works of art.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Isn't it about time to place a picture frame around those chocolate works of art? Beachwood, Ohio-based Sweet Packaging's new picture frame box with its clear vinyl, set-up or hinged lids will enhance any confections' image. A beautiful box...

Club pack for Flipz.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... When Signature Snacks Co. decided to come up with a new club store package for Flipz milk-chocolate covered snacks, it opted to go with Sonoco's Linearpak rigid paperboard can. "The club store market is entirely different from other retail...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)
May 1, 2004... Although it took Brendan Kelley a few years into his carrer before he actually started working in the the confectionery industry--Kelley joined the Ben Myerson Candy Co. as its central region manager in 1993--it's been one sweet ride since...

An 'uber-sized' sweet tooth.(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It's not every day that the sales clerk in north London rings up a candy bar order for $3,828 (that's 2.131 pounds, mind you). But earlier this month, a mysterious woman walked into the Woolworth's store and asked for every single Mars bar in...

Sweetening one's pillowtalk.(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... You don't have to really rent the 1959 movie Pillow Talk featuring Rock Hudson and Doris Day to sweeten discussions in the bedroom anymore. One company believes they've come up with a more discrete way to make those conversations livelier,...