Candy Industry articles from May 2005

Candy Industry archives from May 2005

Anti-CAFTA math doesn't add up.(Opening Shots)
May 1, 2005... This issue's riddle of the month: What rhymes with NAFTA and Congress doesn't think it "hasta?" Well, if you guessed CAFTA which stands for Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, you must have been talking to Sal Ferrara,...

Cadbury goes organic, acquires Green & Black ...(Newsletter)
May 1, 2005... London-based confectionery giant Cadbury Schweppes announced it acquired Green & Black, the organic chocolate company founded by Craig Sams, the founder of Whole Earth, and his wife, Josephine Fairley. Although Cadbury didn't release financial...

... As execs promise to continue Fair Trade approach.(Newsletter)(Green & Black's would retain its Fair Trade approach)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Green & Black's top executives, William Kendall, ceo, and Craig Sams, president, said the company would retain its Fair Trade approach and that the sale was not a "selling-out" by any means. According to the Times, Kendal said Cadbury had...

Topps responds to sales rumors.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... As a result of stories concerning the possible sale of New York-based The Topps Co., the creator and marketer of confectionery brands such as Bazooka bubble gum, Ring Pop and sports/entertainment trading cards, issued a statement saying that...

Ragolds to shut down following brands sell-off.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Karlsruhe, Germany-based Ragolds revealed that it will shut down operations at the end of this year. The news follows the sale of its top cough drop brands, Aterngold and Rachegold, to German confectioner Storck. Confectionery news.com reported...

Lotte takes 100% stake in Chinese gum manufacturer.(Newsletter)(Lotte Group, Jinhu Shipin of Qingdao)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... South Korea's largest snack food manufacturer, Lotte, acquired total control of Jinhu Shipin of Qingdao in China by upping its stake from 14% to 100%. The $14.88-million transaction provides Lotte with its own manufacturing base in China and...

Chocolate industry to boost program in West Africa.(Newsletter)(World Cocoa Foundation )(Initiative for African Cocoa Communities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The World Cocoa Foundation announced "a new public-private partnership" involving The Hershey Co., Mars Inc., Nestle USA, Cargill, the Chocolate Manufactures Association and the National Confectioners Association that is dedicated to "improving...

Disarmament timetable for Ivory Coast in doubt.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Rebel forces cast doubt on whether the most recent agreement for disarmament of all warring parties in the Ivory Coast will actually go into effect. Following a peace accord signed in April, rebel and army chiefs of staff had reportedly signed...

Stockholders approve Hershey name change, shares.(Newsletter)(Hershey Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Hershey Co. announced last month that stockholders had approved the company's name change and an increase in the number of authorized shares. Of the name change, Rick Lenny, Hershey chairman, president and ceo, said, "This new name reflects...

Masterfoods expands Ethel's Chocolate Lounge concept.(Newsletter)(Masterfoods USA)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Hackettstown, N.J.-based Masterfoods USA will open up a 1,100-sq.-ft. lounge in the entryway of Westfield North Bridge, a Nordstrom-anchored mall located on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue in July. Ethels, which is owned by the Gourmet...

Fred Haley, Brown & Haley former president, dies.(Newsletter)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Fred Haley, the son of J.C. Haley, the co-founder of Tacoma-based Brown & Haley, passed away at the age of 92 in his home on April 6. Upon his return after serving in the Navy during World War II, Haley took over the reins of the candy company,...

Ferrara's congressional testimony supports CAFTA trade pact.(CANDY NEWS)
May 1, 2005... Sal Ferrara, president of Forest Park, Ill.-based Ferrara Pan Candy Co. and chairman ex-officio of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), testified last month before the U.S. House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee in support...

Sales 'force' teams up to offer giant Star Wars dispensers.(SportsLine Distributors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Marty Faierstain (left) and Bill Gausselin, founders of Northbrook, Ill.-based SportsLine Distributors, developed a line of giant limited-edition Star Wars Pez dispensers to ride the wave of the just released Star Wars III movie. The 12-in....

Cadbury Adams donates to dental care program.(CANDY NEWS)(Cadbury Adams USA L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... At least 4,000 children who otherwise would not have access to dental care will receive it under a program launched by Cadbury Adams USA LLC at a recent press conference in Chicago. Trident Smiles Across America, which Parsippany,...

Farley's & Sathers buys Bobs Candies.(CANDY NEWS)(Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc)(Bobs Candies Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Albany, Ga.-based candy cane maker Bobs Candies has been acquired by Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc., Round Lake, Minn., a leading marketer of general line candy. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. An 80-year-old company, Bobs...

Georgia Nut acquires The Chocolate House.(CANDY NEWS)(Georgia Nut Co.)(The Chocolate House)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Skokie, Ill.-based Georgia Nut Co. has announced the acquisition of The Chocolate House, Milwaukee, Wis. The Chocolate House manufactures upscale enrobed chocolate products, including caramels, English toffee, mint meltaways, creme eggs...

'Philly Candy Show' moves to Atlantic City.(CANDY NEWS)(Atlantic City Convention Center candy show)
May 1, 2005... For 56 years, the Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show has faithfully brought in wholesalers, retailers and buyers twice a year to William Penn's stomping grounds to showcase seasonal confectionery products in or near Philadelphia....

Kraft exec Buck heads to Hershey.(People on the Move)(Hershey Foods Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Michele Buck, formerly senior vice president and general manager of Kraft Confections, has joined Hershey Foods as senior vice president and president of its recently formed U.S. Snacks Group. In this capacity, she will serve as an officer of...

Brad Maslan joins Guylian USA.(People on the Move)(Guylian USA Inc. vice president of sales department)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Brad Maslan, a marketing executive with Ferrero USA Inc. since 1991, has joined Guylian USA Inc. as vice president of sales and marketing. In this newly created position he will be responsible for strategic planning and day-to-day sales and...

Storck USA hires Chris Mattina.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Chris Mattina has been named vice president of sales at Storck USA. In his new position, Mattina will oversee U.S. sales of all Storck products, supervising the sales management team and sales planning departments. Mattina has extensive...

Butterfields recruits Frank Klimovitz.(People on the Move)(Butterfields Candy Co)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Frank Klimovitz has joined Butterfields Candy Co., Nashville, N.C., as executive sales director. He most recently served as bakery director for Kencraft Candy, Alpine, Utah. "We are very pleased to have someone with Frank's experience and...

New appointments at Spangler Candy Co.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Spangler Candy Co., Bryan, Ohio, has hired Christina Farrar as western region She spent three years with Newell Rubbermaid in sales and communications. Rob Piecuch has assumed the role of sales director-convenience stores, moving from his...

Charles Reese dies.(People on the Move)(H.B. Reese Candy Co chairman )(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Charles Richard (Dick) Reese, 77, of Hershey, Pa., a former co-owner of the H.B. Reese Candy Co., passed away Friday, April 8, in his Vancouver home in B.C., Canada. Born Feb. 11, 1928, in Hershey, Pa., he was the youngest of sixteen children...

Former Storck chairman dead at 67.(People on the Move)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Klaus Oberwelland, longstanding chairman and chief executive officer of German confectioner Storck, died April 23 after a severe illness. Having begun his career at Storck in 1955 when he was 17, Oberwelland quickly rose through the ranks,...

Constantia merges Multifilm and H&N Pack.(Supplier News)(Constantia Packaging)(Multifilm Packaging)(H&N Packaging)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Austrian packaging giant Constantia Packaging has recently made a strategic move in the United States by merging its two plants, H&N Packaging in Colmar, Pa., and Multifilm Packaging in Elgin, IL under one management team. The move gives...

Opting for a bigger bite: R.M. Palmer probably produces more chocolate bunnies than anyone in the United States. But just like its famed rabbits, it's not sitting on its haunches. President Rich Palmer understands the need to sniff out new opportunities in today's competitive landscape.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Rich Palmer broke into an easy laugh when quizzed about changes and similarities since Candy Industry's last visit to R.M. Palmer Co. in 1991, the year he won the magazine's prestigious Kettle Award. "Well, my blood pressure's higher, my...

'Preserving a candy tradition--priceless: when Jim Day and Ralph Schmidt opted to take over Esther Price Candies, they did so hoping to grow the local candy maker using the lessons they learned from their own business experiences. Along the way, they also learned how to make excellent confections.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
May 1, 2005... One wonders when Esther Price first started selling her chocolate confections to former co-workers in 1926 whether she envisioned her business growing to the point of producing a million boxes of chocolates a year. Or when she began wholesaling...

No limits: technology and imagination are pushing interactive confectioners to launch truly creative candies, addressing kid demands for more fun and flavor in this ever-evolving niche.(Category Closeup)
May 1, 2005... In the interactive candy sector, trends come and go at a faddish rate, changing much more frequently than manufacturers even retailers would probably like. Nevertheless, it's imperative to stay abreast of what's hot, what's not. "You need to...

Doing what comes naturally: growth of natural foods sector spurs interest in natural colors.(Candy R&D: TRENDS & APPLICATIONS IN INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2005... A good year? No. 2004 was the year for the natural foods sector. At Austin-based Whole Foods Market, the nation's leading natural-foods grocery chain, sales jumped 23%, to just under $4 billion. The firm now operates 169 stores, including new...

Let the food science roll!(IFT Show Preview)(Food Expo at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
May 1, 2005... The 2005 IFT Meeting and Food Expo occurring in New Orleans, July 16-20, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, returns to a traditional weekend start. The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m., at the Convention...

How ya doin'?(NEW PRODUCTS)(Webb Candy Company mints)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Webb Candy Company, Rosemount, Minn. THE PRODUCT: HIYA Liquid-Filled Mints THE HOOK: The Lenticular label on HIYA's package features a photograph of a smiling person who "waves" when the box is moved. Webb Candy will...

Dental "artistry".(NEW PRODUCTS)(Bubbagum Candy Teeth )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Bubbagum, Fridley, Minn. THE PRODUCT: Candy Teeth THE HOOK: These comically unattractive novelty teeth are made of chewy candy and held in the mouth by a wad of chewing gum. Bubbagum's advertising suggests several usage...

Blueberry Hill Foods.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... El Paso, Texas-based Blueberry Hill Foods has launched its first Valentine's Day collection, with heart-shaped varieties of jellies, jujus, cremes and gummis packed in laydown bags and tubs. Bags range from eight to 12 ounces and have a...

Vincent Foods LLC.(At a glance ...)(Oh Mama! launched)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The first nutrition bar formulated specifically for pregnant women comes from Vincent Foods LLC in Baltimore. The Oh Mama! Nutrition Bar is high in protein, low in fat and calories, and available in Chocolate Peanut Butter, Frosted White...

Van Damme Confectionery Inc.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Packaged to look like ice cream cones, MMM mallows! Mallow Scoops from Hillsborough, N.J.-based Van Damme Confectionery Inc. are pastel-colored marshmallow puffs coated with crystallized sugar. Flavors are strawberry, peach and banana.

Cadbury Adams USA.(At a glance ...)(Cadbury Adams USA L.L.C. bubble gum packaging design)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... National Basketball Association 2004 Rookie of the Year LeBron James was involved in product development and packaging design for Cadbury Adams USA's LeBron's Lightning Lemonade Bubblicious bubble gum. Available in a five-piece single pack, a...

CandyRific LLC.(At a glance ...)(dog bone-shaped Crayola Candy Bonz)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Crayola Candy Bonz is a dog bone-shaped lollipop/squeak toy combination from Louisville, Ken.-based CandyRific LLC. Kids can choose to eat or play. Suggested retail price for the licensed item is 99 cents.

And finally, Los Angeles-based Adams & Brooks, Inc., announces its new LUV pop duo, which features the beloved Looney Tunes' characters Pepe Le Pew and Penelope.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... And finally, Los Angeles-based Adams & Brooks, Inc., announces its new LUV pop duo, which features the beloved Looney Tunes' characters Pepe Le Pew and Penelope. The LUV pop duo, obviously geared for Valentine's Day, come in 12-oz., laydown...

Energy two ways.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Arctic Blast and Cherry Bomb Energy Strips)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Candy Dynamics, Carmel, Ind. THE PRODUCT: Arctic Blast and Cherry Bomb Energy Strips THE HOOK: These high-impact energy strips deliver their respective pick-me-ups in different ways. Peppermint-flavored Arctic Blast Energy...

Dinosaur fun.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Barba, Becerra & Rogers Candy Company)(CraniYUMS! Pops)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Barba, Becerra & Rogers Candy Company, LLC, Denver, Colo. THE PRODUCT: CraniYUMS! Pops THE HOOK: These lollipops were in development two years, and the technology used to manufacture them is patent pending. The clear, soft...

Gourmet coffee and chocolate.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Espresso and Latte Coffee Cup Truffles)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... THE COMPANY: Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Rockaway Beach, N.Y. THE PRODUCT: Espresso and Latte Coffee Cup Truffles THE HOOK: Madelaine incorporates two of the most popular coffee flavors in delicately moulded truffle cups. The Latte...

Juicy start for gum lovers.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Gum Base Company's new chewing gums)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A new orange juice-flavored chewing gum introduced by Gum Base Company, Milan, Italy, "refreshes" current standards in flavor and enjoyability. Made with the Compressed Powder Gum (CPG) technology developed by Gum Base Co., the new gum provides...

Supplying ingredients for today's products.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Roquette, a leading manufacturer of starch derivatives and the world's largest manufacturer of polyols based in Lestrem Cedex, France, operates 13 facilities globally, producing a range of ingredients including sweeteners, polyols, starches,...

Technical resource for pecans available.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(National Pecan Shellers Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Atlanta-based National Pecan Shellers Association has published a brochure that provides food technologists and commercial buyers the latest health and nutritional information about pecans. Dubbed Perfect Performance with Pecans... A Guide...

Sanitizing solutions.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Developed in cooperation with manufacturers of multihead weighers, Clearwater, Fla.-based Douglas Machines Corp. has introduced its Model 1536-SPW Scale Parts Washer, which quickly and efficiently cleans scaling parts such as weigh and feed...

Wellness program for refiners.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
May 1, 2005... The customer service specialists from the Buhler Chocolate & Cocoa business unit can make "new" out of "old" with their wellness program designed for revitalizing aging chocolate refiners. Existing machines are upgraded to state-of-the-art...

Laser capabilities added to optical inspection.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
May 1, 2005... Walla Walla, Wash.-based Key Technology has added laser-sensing technology, dubbed Raptor Laser Technology, to its optical inspection capabilities. The new Optyx G6 3000 Series Sorter with Raptor Laser Technology combines Key's proprietary...

Compact, economical case erector.(Innovations in Packaging)
May 1, 2005... With more than 50 years of experience in the packaging industry, O/K Durable Packaging Inc. in Country Side, Ill., has developed its new OK Durapack 33 Power Form. The unit provides manufacturers with a cost-effective semi-automatic system to...

Innovative rectangular containers maxmize display surface.(Innovations in Packaging)
May 1, 2005... Quebec, Canada-based IPL, a North American leader in the design and manufacture of innovative packaging, has developed a Shure-Lock rectangular container line, a uniquely space-efficient solution for packaging, protecting and displaying a wide...

Vertical pouching unit reaches 500 units/min.(Innovations in Packaging)
May 1, 2005... Circle Packaging, headquartered in De Pere, Wis., has designed a pouching machine, the V22S Dry/Solid Products unit, that can reach speeds up to 500 packages per minute. Circle uses Allen-Bradley drive and control systems to increase speed and...

Magical new package for Bertie Bott's jelly beans.(Innovations in Packaging)(Jelly Belly Candy Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Although the debut of Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is still months away (November 18), Fairfield, Calif.-based Jelly Belly Candy Co. believes now's the right time to show off the newly designed packages for Bertie...

PAI Partners new owner of Chr. Hansen.(CANDY NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The leading European private equity firm, PAI Partners, has taken ownership of Chr. Hansen, a leading supplier of natural ingredients to the food industry. The new owners indicated they intend to use Chr. Hansen as platform for growth, which...

Bell China moves to larger facility.(CANDY NEWS)(Bell Flavors and Fragrances Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... After more than five years of manufacturing at the Shenzhen plant in China, Northbrook. Ill.-based Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. has moved to a new location in Shanghai. The plant is located in two separate buildings and has...

CMD.(Suppliers on the move)(Mark Zastrow appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Mark Zastrow has joined Appleton, Wis.-based CMD as director of marketing and sales. He brings 22 years experience in capital equipment sales, sales management and product development in the converting equipment industry. In his new position,...

GTC Nutrition.(Suppliers on the move)(John Musselman appointed )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... GTC Nutrition, a business unit of Corn Products International, Inc. based in Golden, Colo., has appointed John Musselman as its national sales manager. In this role, Musselman will direct GTC Nutrition's sales activities in the United States...

Sweet profile.(CANDY WRAPPER)
May 1, 2005... At age eight, Daniel Cooper was already helping out in the family business, doing odds and ends for his grandparents at their small restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. "I would spend most of my time working with them in the kitchen and helping...

Hazelnuts seize the opportunity.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Consumers are recognizing the taste and health benefits of hazelnuts more than ever before. Across the country, an increasing number of premier chocolatiers and confectioners are seizing the opportunity to transform their hazelnut...

Refined enticement.(hazelnuts can turn a merely normal confection into the most desirable upscale treat you produce)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Whether you've long enjoyed the benefits of using hazelnuts in your confections or never given them a try, hazelnuts can turn a merely normal confection into the most desirable upscale treat you produce. Hazelnut's deep sophisticated flavor...

Hazelnuts for health.
May 1, 2005... Consumers are searching for ways to eat a healthy balanced diet. Just a handful (about 1.5-ounces) of hazelnuts every day can help consumers follow the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. While hazelnuts are energy dense, a number of studies...

Fatphobes no more.(hazelnuts contain some fat)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Yes, hazelnuts contain some fat, but most of that fat is unsaturated. Unsaturated fats, such as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated, can actually decrease low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or bad cholesterol) levels. Better yet, with the low...

Hazelnut make gourmet trendier.
May 1, 2005... With gourmet chocolates reaching more than $1 billion in sales in 2003 (according to the U.S. Market for Gourmet Chocolate by Packaged Facts), all trends show the category will continue to grow. With marketers trying to position their products...

Smooth or textured: hazelnuts create perfection.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Hazelnuts possess a wonderful nutty flavor--like a subtle sweetness making them a perfect traditional companion with milk chocolate. A popular premium hazelnut product, gianduja, blends smooth hazelnut paste with milk chocolate. Because of the...

Making the right selection.
May 1, 2005... MAKING THE RIGHT SELECTION Forms Description Function Applications WHOLE KERNEL Natural: Kernel Nut recognition Bark with brown Garnish for Brittle ...