Candy Industry articles from November 2004

Candy Industry archives from November 2004

A winning trifecta.(Opening Shots)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... As you skim through this month's issue I'm hopeful that you'll pick up on some themes running through our features, news sections and departments. Obviously change and crisis continue to dominate the news front, as Wrigley snaps up several...

Ivory Coast turmoil prompts foreign evacuation ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... An ill-fated military move by the Ivory Coast government to gain a tactical advantage against rebels in the north, which resulted in the death of nine French peacekeeping soldiers and one U.S. aid worker, has thrust the world's leading cocoa...

... Increasing volatility within cocoa futures market ...(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The subsequent stoppage of cocoa bean shipments, which have since resumed, coupled with the unrest in the country prompted spikes in the cocoa futures market. Prices topped $1,800 per metric ton in early November, a three-month high. Although...

... As Security Council imposes arms embargo.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... In response to the civil unrest in the Ivory Coast, the United Nations Security Council passed a French resolution placing a 13-month arms embargo. It also warned that further sanctions, including a travel ban and an asset freeze, would be put...

Hershey pledges $500,000 to United Negro College Fund.(Newsletter)(Hershey Foods Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Twenty minority students who live in the Harrisburg, Pa., area will have the opportunity to sweeten their college experience through Hershey Foods Corp. next year. The nation's largest chocolate maker will begin making annual contributions of...

Russian candy group looks to up capacity 40%.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Moscow-based United Confectioners, which encompasses 15 Russian confectioner plants, has indicated that it will increase its production capacity, which reached 300,000 tons annually, to 411,000 by 2008, a jump of 37%. The plan, which not only...

Warner's acquires Family Sweets.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Chicago-based Warner Candy Co. announced earlier this month that it had acquired Family Sweets Candy Co., a Winston-Salem, N.C.-based rebagger, on Oct. 1. In addition to handling both pre-priced and unpriced lines, the company also packs a...

Nestle to invest $7 million in Venezuela next year ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... On the heels of christening a new plant in Santa Cruz de Aragua earlier this year, Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestle SA revealed it will continue to match that level of spending in 2005. Juan Carlos Marroquin, president of Nestle de Venezuela,...

... As it outsources cocoa roasting in its Perugia facility.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Nestle Italiana SpA, a subsidiary of Nestle SA, looks to turn over cocoa bean roasting activity done by its Perugina confectionery unit in Perugia, Italy, to Gerkens Cacao BV. The move represents part of a strategic partnership with Dutch cocoa...

'Black candy' consumption beginning to stir in China.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... China's annual chocolate per capita consumption rate--0.05 kg.--pales next to the Swiss, 11.3 kg. Even Americans consume 5.4 kg. of chocolate annually. And while its total confectionery market, pegged at $4 billion, is Asia's second largest,...

Wrigley to buy Altoids and Life Savers from Kraft.(News)
November 1, 2004... Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. agreed to purchase a group of candy brands, including Life Savers and Altoids, from Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods for $1.48 billion. The agreement also includes ownership of the Creme Savers brand, as well...

Philly Candy show kicks off 2005 season.(News)
November 1, 2004... Following the successful "redo" of the Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show this past September--thanks to the leadership provided by show chairman Francis Cox, president of Fairhaven, Mass.-based Dorothy Cox's Chocolates, and...

Caotech expands staffing.(Suppliers News)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Wormerveer, The Netherlands-based Caotech, a supplier of grinding and mixing equipment for the cocoa and chocolate industry, announced three new additions to its staff. Edgar Oxfoort has joined the company as area sales manager and service...

Reaping the fruits: the second generation of van Dams remains committed to being "a driving force" in the gourmet candy sector. Product innovation and an unconditional resolve toward premium quality and customer service fuel the focus.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... There was no hesitation on the wm Dams' part when asked whether they now produce a better product than when their father and founder of Marich Confectionery was alive. Brad van Dam, president and ceo of the company today, points out his father,...

Parisian perfection: led by a master chocolatier dubbed the 'wizard of ganache,' La Maison du Chocolate creates ganaches with a scientist's precision and an artist's passion.(Chocolate Trendsetter)
November 1, 2004... Typically, French chocolatiers don't wake up one morning and decide which foreign confectionery market they want to enter next. By honing in on mastered skills, earned opportunities and a little bit of haphazard chance France's La Maison du...

Tackling transition: in handing off ownership of a 134-year-old Cincinnati institution, Lou, Dick and Kathy Graeter did so to family members that understand the value of quality and tradition.(Retailer Profile)
November 1, 2004... Lou Graeter has always enjoyed working with his hands. Watching him sprinkle starch on a table before cutting caramel, you would almost say he was dancing. Even as he strings an identifying mark on caramels coming out of the chocolate...

Pleasing partners: chocolate and wine provide a plethora of pairings.(Wine & Chocolate)(Author Abstract)
November 1, 2004... Most chefs hate being told what to do. It's a personality trait that actually makes us good at our jobs--we take the rules and bend them to create exciting dishes that are far from the status quo. As the chef at Simi Winery in Healdsburg,...

Chocolate election results: a clear mandate from consumers: darker, value-added and organic chocolate bars win outright.(Chocolate Bars)
November 1, 2004... Following an U.S. presidential election where moral value seemingly roved to be the largest determining factor, making conscious and soul-searching decisions appears to be in vogue. Chocolate hasn't missed out on the trend to return to...

Bountiful benefits: chocolate still reigns supreme in consumers' palates for taste and in researchers' eves for health benefits.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
November 1, 2004... In addition to the health benefits chocolate naturally has, chocolate manufacturers and cocoa ingredient suppliers have been working to further improve chocolate's nutritional value in an array of new health, nutritional and low-carb products...

Complementary nut.(New Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Brown & Haley, Tacoma, Wash. THE PRODUCT: Cashew Roca THE HOOK: Bold in bright blue foil, Cashew Roca perfectly complements Brown & Haley's Almond Roca in its gold foil and traditional pink package. The butter richness of...

Rock'n candies.(New Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Au'some Candies Inc., Monmouth Junction, N.J. THE PRODUCT: American Idol Pop Mic, American Idol Bubble Gum CD, American Idol Klik THE HOOK: The American Idol Pop Mic's features an illuminated lollipop top, while the bottom...

Cape Cod Provisions'.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two of Pocasset, Mass.-based Cape Cod Provisions' most popular items, dark chocolate-covered cranberries and milk chocolate-covered cherries, are now offered in 10-oz, gable-top gift boxes for Christmas and Valentine's Day. A soft, romantic...

Added Extras.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Added Extras, a manufacturer of teen's and children's cosmetics, has licensed six Wonka candy brands and reproduced their flavors and fragrances in lipgloss that it packages along with the candy. Lipgloss/candy combinations include Nerds, Laffy...

Just Born.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born's Marshmallow Peeps will appear in a Valentine's Decorating Kit. For a suggest ed retail price of $1.99, fans can decorate and personalize a tray of four pink Peeps marshmallow candy hearts with a tube of either...

B.T. McElrath Chocolatier.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Minneapolis-based B.T. McElrath Chocolatier introduced a new line of gift chocolates for the holidays. The line includes new chocolate Peppermint Buttons, with thick dark chocolate covering "buttons" of peppermint-scented white chocolate mixed...

Lake Champlain Chocolates.(At a glance ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lake Champlain Chocolates in Burlington, Vt., launched its holiday line of chocolate gifts for Christmas and Hanukah. Three stacked boxes of chocolates make up the Tower of Treasures--the 18-piece Holiday Chocolates of Vermont, the Pecan...

Big wreck.(New Product)(Wrecking Ball)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Wrecking Ball THE HOOK: The Wrecking Ball, a giant 2.25-inch jawbreaker, became the newest addition to the Jelly Belly's line of novelty candies. Each individually...

Squishy guts.(New Product)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: The Topps Company Inc., New York THE PRODUCT: Juicy Bugs THE HOOK: Kids can enjoy the creepiness of squishing through the body of a candy scorpion and feeling its liquid guts oozing through their mouths. Juicy Bugs...

Skater dudes.(New Product)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Jel Sert Co., West Chicago, III. THE PRODUCT: Sweet Cred Skateboarders THE HOOK: Collect all four super cool skateboard dudes like Wild Dog, Crazy Dave, Mad Max And Jungle Jim. Each moving action toy sits on a tube filled...

Organic gum.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... With the market for certified organic products continuing to grow, TIC Gums now provides, in addition to its initial offerings like TICorganic Gum Arabic and TICorganic Locust Bean Gum, TIC Pretested TICorganic Guar Gum 3500 F Powder for food...

Digestive health.(Creators Briefs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Danisco Sweeteners in Ardsley, N.Y., reports that its Litesse polydextrose has a sustained effect throughout the entire intestine. As an effective prebiotic fiber, it improves the digestion process by affecting positive changes in the...

Health claims.(Creators Briefs)
November 1, 2004... Following its June 25, 2004, voluntary notification submission to the Food and Drug Administration, Lipid Nutrition, a division of Channahon, Ill.-based Loders Croklaan, can now officially use the following four structure/function claims for...

Expanding product variety easily.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
November 1, 2004... Drawing upon years of development and its extensive field experience, Nedenhorst den Berg, Netherlands-based Haas-Mondomix B.V. continues to add innovation and flexibility within the marshmallow and aerated products sector. The company recently...

Innovative mould design improves productivity.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Poly2plus moulds )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hans Brunner, a leading global designer and manufacturer of chocolate moulds based in Glonn, Germany, has introduced a new polycarbonate material named Poly2plus for advanced state-of-the-art chocolate mould applications. German chocolate...

Tootsie Roll/C-P Flexible win Golden Mummy.(Innovations in Packaging)(18th annual Golden Mummy and Pyramid Awards)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The 18th annual Golden Mummy and Pyramid Awards, which were held earlier this month during the PACK Expo 2004 show in Chicago and are sponsored by the Films Business of Exxon Mobil Chemicals, added another confectionery package to its long list...

Building to a packaging crescendo.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Chocolate Frey AG, the Buchs, Switzerland-based manufacturer of fine chocolates, sweets and chewing gum, understands the need for its packaging to convey a premium image. Thus, when it was ready to launch a new private-label series of...

Fashion plates 'to die for'.(Candy Wrapper)
November 1, 2004... Candy Industry temporarily placed its Sweet Profile feature on a one-month hiatus to devote this month's coverage to the seventh annual Chocolate Show, which took place earlier this month in New York City, Nov. 11-14. As usual, the...

Servicing the demand for sweets: Candy Industry and Confectioner magazines'. inaugural Contract Manufacturing and Private Label Source Book.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)
November 1, 2004... In compiling this resource, Stagnito Communications' Confectionery Group (Candy Industry and Confectioner magazines) invited confectioners throughout the world to indicate capabilities for contract and private label manufacturing. Nearly 100...

Company profile: Bartons Confections.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... At Bartons Confections one finds a unique synergy of 97 years of fine confectionery tradition coupled with drive, innovation and state-of-the art manufacturing and distribution facilities. Products Nutritional, cereal and energy bars,...

Company profile: Brach's: 100 years of innovation, 100 years of Driving Sales, 100 years of exceeding retailer expectations. And now, our new customer label division. Sweet!(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... You know Brach's has been making quality chocolate and candy for more than 100 years. Today, with a century of satisfying America's sweet tooth under our belt, we're also poised to help you take an even bigger bite out of the candy market with...

Company profile: PISSA.(Productos Industrializados de Saltillo )(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Productos Industrializados de Saltillo (PISSA) is located in Northern Mexico and has been in the confectionary market for more than 20 years with a very successful track record of satisfied customers all over the world. PISSA became a part...

Manufacturer capabilities.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... Manufacturer Capabilities CHEWEY CANDY CHOCOLATES CHEWEY CANDY CARAMELS TAFFY CHOCOLATES Akas Akbalik Gida San.ve...

Manufacturer listings.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... A Akas Akbalik Gida San.ve Tic.A.S. Esensehir yolu No:4 Sarigazi Istanbul 34766 Turkey P: 90.216.365 02 15 F: 90.216.364 51 62 www.akas.com.tr American Licorice Company 15 W. 700 S. Frontage Road Burr Ridge, IL...

Company profile: Canel's.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Canel's S.A. de C.V. is the leading Mexican chewing gum and candy manufacturer with more than 73 years of experience in the domestic Mexican market and more than 40 years in the international market. Canel's which is currently exporting to more...

Company profile: Primrose Candy Company: manufacturer to the world.(Company Profile)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Primrose Candy Company began its journey 76 years ago in 1928. Mr. Frank C. Puch, founder, began with a $500 investment, a 4,000-square-foot facility, and great determination to become a significant player within the confectionery industry. ...

Company profile: Linette Quality Chocolates.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Linette Quality Chocolates was founded in 192 / and was owned by the Linette family for three generations until 2000 when we were acquired by Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. For more than 77 years Linette has been a respected producer of quality...

Company profile: Asher's Chocolates.(Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Resource Guide)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Asher's Chocolates began its tradition of fine confections with Chester Asher in 1892. His attention to quality has been handed down through four generations of candy makers. Asher's success story lies in having built a reputation for making...