Candy Industry articles from November 2003

Candy Industry archives from November 2003

'Gen-X' tras.(Opening Shots)(new generation of candy industry leaders)
November 1, 2003... Some of you may recall articles that appeared in the 1990s discussing the characteristics of Gen X-ers, essentially the post-Baby Boom generation that was born between 1965 and 1978. You might also recall that some of the adjectives hurled at...

Central American Free Trade talks will include sugar.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... U.S. Trade Representative Bob Zoellick told a group of senators from sugar-producing states that he is unwilling to exclude sugar in trade talks with Central American nations. The Bush administration's Senate Sweetener Caucus plans to open the...

European Union warns Ivory Coast of aid cutoff.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The European Union will withhold $469 million in aid promised for the Ivory Coast's post-civil war rebuilding effort unless all sides comply with the stalled peace accord. EU Commission President Romano Prodi met with the Ivory Coast's...

Card maker turns to action figures to build up sales.(Newsletter)(Topps Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... With the sports trading card industry sales less than half what they were a decade ago, card manufacturer and maker of Bazooka Bubble Gum and Ring Pops, Topps Company Inc., New York, has turned to 2-in.-tall action figures representing at least...

UK ranks third in organic food sales.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The United Kingdom purchased nearly $1.7 billion worth of organic products in one year, thus placing Brits third behind the United States and Germany as consumers of organic foods in the world. UK sales of organic food and drink are growing...

Wrigley increases the price of five chewing gum brands.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. plans to raise the prices of five chewing-gum brands, the company's first such increase in 16 years. In January, the company will increase the suggested retail price of Wrigley's Spearmint, Doublemint, Juicy...

Cadbury's trays to go 'green' ...(Newsletter)(Cadbury Schweppes to use biodegradable trays)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Cadbury Schweppes plans to replace plastic trays with biodegradable substitutes that look like plastic, but are made of water-soluble cornstarch polymer. The new trays will be used for Cadbury's Milk Tray chocolates sold in Australia....

... As it places health message on chocolate.(Newsletter)(Cadbury Schweppes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Cadbury Schweppes will place a health advisory on its chocolate, sweets and drinks in an attempt to stifle backlash against food companies accused of contributing to obesity. The move comes amid warnings from British stockbroker analysts that...

House of Brussels targets women's health needs.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Vancouver, Canada-based House of Brussels Chocolates is bringing its chocolate to the expanding health food market by targeting medical diseases such as osteoporosis, perimenopause and elevated cholesterol. The company has been selected by...

Dark chocolate research supports 'good for the heart' claim.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... In a study conducted by A.J. Innes and associates at the University of Dundee, Scotland, thirty healthy volunteers were randomly selected to receive 100 grams of white, milk or dark chocolate. Later assessments of platelet function were...

Self-checkout systems not growing in numbers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Self-checkout systems that allow people to bypass the impulse magazine and candy section and scan, bag and pay for groceries on their own have not been as widely used as expected. Revenue fell 28% during the quarter ($21.4 million to $15.4...

NCA to host U.S. pavilion at new Sweets China show.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The National Confectioners Association (NCA) will host a USA Confectionery Pavilion at the new Sweets China confectionery trade show in Shanghai, China, September 21-24, 2004. NCA is working with Koelnmesse, the organizer of the annual ISM...

PMCA names Bill Dyer Marie Kelso winner.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... PMCA's Production Conference Program Committee named Bill Dyer, vice president, technical sales and services for Blommer Chocolate Co., as the seventh recipient of the Marie Kelso Memorial Award for his paper, Alkalized Cocoa Powders' and their...

Crespos donate $50,000 to Penn State.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Silvio Crespo, vice president--technical emeritus of Lititz, Pa.-based Wilbur Chocolate, together with his wife, Edith, have donated $50,000 to Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Half of the gift is designated for the university's...

Takasago launches sensory center.(Supplier News)
November 1, 2003... Last month at Takasago International Corp.'s North American headquarters in Rockleigh, N.J.. Brian Buck, vice president and general manager of the company's U.S. Flavor Division, opened the doors to the company's Sensoral Center of Excellence....

Hershey Foods.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... John Bilbrey named senior vice president, president--Hershey International by Hershey Foods, Hershey, Pa.

Hawaiian Host Inc.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Honolulu-based Hawaiin Host, Inc. promoted Rosalie Romo Char to marketing coordinator and Shawn Mahkorn to sales representative. The company also hired David Nguyen as assistant production supervisor for its Los Angeles facility.

Flavors of North America, Inc.(People on the Move)(named Michelle Green its European commercial manager)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Carol Stream, Ill-based Flavors of North America, Inc. named Michelle Green its European commercial manager.

Takasago Flavors.(People on the Move)(announces various promotions and appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Takasago Flavors, Rockleigh, N.J. promoted Philip Russell to senior flavor chemist and Thalia Kalamaridis to senior manager of customer service. In addition, the company named Mary Nguyen, sensory analyst; Catherine Marie Scarpati, senior lab...

ZuChem, Inc.(People on the Move)(ppointed Michael Friesema its chief operating officer and president, food ingredients)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ZuChem, Inc., Chicago, appointed Michael Friesema its chief operating officer and president, food ingredients. The company also added Charles Bibart to its board of directors and appointed David Ager, Ian Fotheringham and David Dodds to its...

Fast-forwarding the family business: with its move to a new 185,000-sq.-ft. facility, Sweet Candy Co. realized its goal of establishing a world-class manufacturing plant. Now the focus turns to marketing and sales.(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... As the third-generation leader of an 111-year-old general line candy company, Tony Sweet, president and ceo of Salt Lake City-based Sweet Candy Co., not only appreciates history, he lives it. A stroll through the company's newly built plant...

Plenty on the candy plate.(Executive Roundtable)
November 1, 2003... On October 28, Candy Industry, in cooperation with the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and its executive board, hem a roundtable discussion at the Loews L'enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. The meeting, which followed the...

Lake shore delights: with twenty years in the specialty chocolate business, Lake Champlain Chocolate's products are already golden.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
November 1, 2003... Tucked away in the northwest ruler of Vermont on the scenic ores of Lake Champlain, this low-profile chocolate company--named after this lake--has called Burlington its home for 20 years. Although Lake Champlain Chocolates sales continue to...

Energized competition: as candy manufacturers cross the line into the nutrition field, brand recognition and innovative flavors are key in catching consumers' attention.(Snack And Energy Bars)
November 1, 2003... The line between candy and nutrition just got a little blurrier. With the ever-increasing media coverage of what's been phrased in publications as the "obesity epidemic" and the growing popularity of the Atkin's Diet, candy companies are...

Taking up the Gauntlet: following the buyback of family stock in 1995, it's been a heady run for Blommer Chocolate Co., with the third generation stepping in and demonstrating its enthusiasm and resolve.(Chocolate Processing)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... Peter Blommer, chief operating officer of Blommer Chocolate Co., could see that there was some initial confusion on the interviewer's part when he began talking about the third generation of Blommers and their responsibilities within the...

Special effects with colors and flavors.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
November 1, 2003... Even though many women are too disappointed in themselves to admit it, research shows that the first thing they notice about a man is his looks. But, that's the way the world works. First impressions make or break job interviews and a bright...

Aloha wrapped.(New Products)(Hawaiian Host Inc., Macadamia Chocolates, Caramel Macadamia Clusters)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... THE COMPANY: Hawaiian Host Inc., Honolulu THE PRODUCT: Macadamia Chocolates and Caramel Macadamia Clusters THE HOOK: This is the first time lovers of chocolate-covered macadamias will find products individually wrapped in a bag. Perfect...

Flavored chocolate.(New Products)(Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker introduces new chocolates)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... THE COMPANY: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Berkely, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Milk Chocolate, Extra Dark Chocolate, Mint, and Mocha Squares THE HOOK: The first milk chocolate product for the company, Milk Chocolate Squares possess a 41%...

Cool rush.(New Products)(Cadbury Adams USA L.L.C., Trident Cool Rush, Trident White Cool Rush )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... THE COMPANY: Cadbury Adams USA LLC, Parsippany, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Trident Cool Rush and Trident White Cool Rush THE HOOK: Trident adds an invigorating mint flavor experience to its line as well as the Trident White line Cool Rush's...

Morning marathon.(New Products)(Kellogg Co., Nutri-Grain granola bars, bites)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... THE COMPANY: Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich. THE PRODUCT: Nutri-Grain granola bars and bites THE HOOK: To help busy adults get out the door on the right foot, Kellogg has created Nutri-Grain granola bars and bites. A good source of...

Madelaine Chocolate Novelties.(Holiday Rollout)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Topping Rockaway Beach, N.Y.-based Madelaine Chocolate Novelties' new gift line includes 6-in. high Santa and Snowman Stackables, featuring three keepsake boxes filled with 8 oz. of milk chocolate crisp balls wrapped in coordinated holiday...

Just Born Inc.(Holiday Rollout)(is introducing new limited-time Mike and Ike flavors to its product line)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc. is introducing new limited-time Mike and Ike flavors to its product line. Mike and Ike Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream and Mike and Ike Root Beer Float will be shipped in January 2004 and will be available through...

New products magazine industry watch.(New Products)(candy)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2003... NEW PRODUCTS MAGAZINE INDUSTRY WATCH YTD THROUGH YTD THROUGH 7/31/03 7/31/02 REPORTS SKUS REPORTS SKUS ...

Corn syrup alternative.(Creators Briefs)
November 1, 2003... Litesse II solution from Danisco Sweeteners in Ardsley, N.Y., can be used as an alternative to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in applications where the goal is to reduce sugar or lower glycemic load. With functionalities similar to HFCS,...

White chocolate.(Creators Briefs)
November 1, 2003... UK-based TasteTech Ltd.'s latest development ensures that chocolate lovers can enjoy the velvety, creamy texture of white chocolate in a wide range of applications, including confections. TasteTech's controlled release technology...

Stability oil.(Creators Briefs)
November 1, 2003... Loders Croklaan in Channahon, Ill., released Durkex NT 100 high stability oil, an ideal no-trans solution for spray oil needs. The product combines high stability with a low solids profile to deliver the functionality required from spray oil....

Lavish reception for Loacker.(European Candy Kettle Club Award)(Armin Loacker, A. Loacker AG/S.p.A.)
November 1, 2003... Women were advised to bring a second set of shoes in order to more easily negotiate the cobblestone walkway that leads to Castle Presule, a late 15th century fortress not more than a 35-minute drive from Bolzano, Italy. As members of the...

Suppliers push aeration development.(Aerating Equipment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Continuous aeration continues to be a well-known technique in the manufacture of "light" products for confectionery applications. Other applications involving the use of continuous aeration focus on product development, such as improving the...

Single-piece construction improves performance.(Aerating Equipment)(Tanis Food Tec)
November 1, 2003... Lelystad, Netherlands-based Tanis Food Tec (TFT) has developed a new mixing head for aerating equipment that is constructed of just a single piece of stainless steel. Using EDM-technology, TFT produces rotors and stators in their factory...

Every bit natural.(Innovations in Packaging)(JoEL Inc. uses Nature Works PLA film from Cargill Dow L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... When Elizabethtown, Pa.-based JoEL Inc. elected to produce organic candy, the idea of pairing environmentally friendly packaging seemed, well, a natural. In debuting its College Farm line of organic hard candies--available in five...

New chocolate wrapping.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A.M.P Rose, a principal supplier of machinery for the chocolate and confectionery industry, has recently launched its new range of machines for bunch foil-wrapping chocolate pieces. The '26DM' machine can handle a variety of shapes and sizes of...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)(Sherri Lecrone, Kenny's Candy)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Sherri Lecrone first became familiar with Perham, Minn.-based Kenny's Candy while she was in college, having had the opportunity to work at the company's plant during a summer break. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a...

Chocolates and Candide--Amazon.com to handle both.(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... It really was just a matter of time. After all, walk into any Border's or Barnes & Noble bookstore, and customers will find gourmet delights (including chocolate). Although Amazon.com's new gourmet foods section is still in the "beta"...

Stripping away the blahs.(Candy Wrapper)(HealthTech Inc. offers energy strips)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Feeling tired? Need an immediate boost? Can't get to a cup of coffee? Well, Totowa, NJ.-based HealthTech Inc. has the answer: energy strips. The latest entry into the $250-million breath strip category combines breath freshening with a dab of...