Candy Industry articles from October 2004

Candy Industry archives from October 2004

In 'sights' from Istanbul.(Opening Shots)(European Candy Kettle Club)(Column)
October 1, 2004... When I received word that the European Candy Kettle Club had selected Murat Ulker and the Ulker Group as its 2004 winner, I was pumped at the prospect of having the opportunity to travel to Istanbul. It's not often that a humble Polish boy...

Child labor tracking system will launch in Ivory Coast.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In response to some critics accusing the cocoa industry of not moving fast enough to eradicate child labor, the global chocolate industry will launch a pilot monitoring system in West Africa next month. The launch of the monitoring system in...

Brazil's Cade decides Nestle must sell Garoto ...(Newsletter)(Economic Defense Administration Council )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Economic Defense Administration Council (Cade), Brazil's top antitrust agency, rejected by a vote of 3-2 an appeal presented by Nestle that attempted to overturn the veto against its purchase of Chocolate Garoto for an estimated cost of...

... While Brazil's largest candy exporter invests in expansion.(Newsletter)(Simas Industrial de Alimentos)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Brazil's biggest exporter of candies and lollipops, Simas Industrial de Alimentos, has invested $10 million in a new industrial site, covering 25,000 sq. meters in Macaiba. The company had installed a capacity of 100 tons per day in Natal and...

Ecuadorian candy company's assets auctioned.(Newsletter)(La Universal )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The plant, stores, offices, machinery and the 182 brands of the Ecuadorian chocolate and candy manufacturer La Universal were sold off for an estimated $18.8 million. The money will be used to pay the 400 pensioners and 100 ex-workers of the...

Masterfoods licenses brands to healthy drink category.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Masterfoods USA has licensed several of its confectionery brands to Bravo! Foods, which will roll them out as vitamin-enhanced milk drinks targeting the growing market for healthy and indulgent products. Bravo! will now be responsible for Milky...

Proposed gum tax in Ireland would help litter problem.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... An independent study into ways to curb littering in Ireland suggests the money raised from a 10% levy on gum, about 5 cents a pack, would raise an estimated $8 million per year toward cleaning costs. In 2002, chewing gum was identified as the...

Lucas candies still on shelves despite promise to remove.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Lucas World Inc., a subsidiary of Mars Inc. that promised to withdraw four of its products from the U.S. market because of concerns about excessive lead, is still selling the sweets. Lucas brand seasonings can be found in liquor stores and...

Stollwerck closes down plant in Cologne ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... German chocolate products maker Stollwerck plans to cease production at its plant in Cologne, Germany, as of March 2005 in order to achieve cost-cutting measures. The plant in Norderstedt, owned by the Dutch division, Van Houten GmbH & Co. KG,...

... While Cloetta Fazer closes factory in Sweden ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Leading Nordic confectioner, Cloetta Fazer plans to close its factory in Norrkoping, Sweden, at the end of 2005 or beginning of 2006. The Norrkoping factory only produces one of the company's 12 largest brands, and the factory is the group's...

... As Warner Candy Company consolidates production.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Ill.-based Warner Candy Co., packers of gourmet confections, has consolidated operations of two facilities in Chicago and Schiller Park and moved into a new 112,000-sq.-ft. location in Elk Grove Village, Ill. The new headquarters allows the...

Companies plan joint venture for mint brands ...(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... European confectionery companies Chupa Chups, Perfetti van Melle and Lofthouse of Fleetwood are planning a joint venture to distribute certain confectionery brands in Germany from the beginning of next year. The new venture, which will be based...

... While Kraft Foods maybe looking to unload its mints.(Newsletter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Wall Street rumors allege that Kraft Foods Inc. is the latest in a line of big food companies looking to sell brands in efforts to right-size portfolios in the industry, reports the Chicago Tribune. In a report about food companies refocusing...

Pushing brands past confectionery.(Candy News)
October 1, 2004... (The following has been excerpted and edited from a Euromonitor International article, "Blurring the lines: confectionery players move into other food categories," published in early October. For additional information,...

Book details strategies for new products.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Most food and beverage marketers would agree: It's virtually impossible to keep a product category flourishing without a healthy flow of new products into the marketplace. Unfortunately, more than 75% of all new products fail to make a go of it...

Toy Fair adds special candy section.(Candy News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The 102nd 2005 American International TOY FAIR, which will be held February 20-23 in New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will add two special exhibition areas to its annual event, one of which will focus on sweets. Owned and...

Diamond Precision purchases DT&G.(Supplier News)(Diamond Precision Engineering Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Following the retirement of Frank Finn, confectionery machinery manufacturers DT&G (Specialised Engineering) Ltd has been acquired by Diamond Precision Engineering Ltd. Both companies are based in northwest England. DTG and Diamond have...

Union to auction Chicago inventory.(Supplier News)(Confectionery Machinery Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Bronx, N.Y.-based Union Confectionery Machinery Co. will close its 47th St. warehouse in Chicago as part of a "multi-faceted operational improvement plan," the company announced last month. In conjunction with the closing, the company will...

Ladco purchases Petzholdt-Heidenauer.(Supplier News)(Ladco Advanced Engineering)(Petzholdt-Heidenauer International)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... On September 1, Scotland-based Ladco Advanced Engineering purchased Petzholdt-Heidenauer International, a Dresden, Germany-based supplier of chocolate processing equipment. The company manufactures an extensive range of roasting, winnowing,...

Chocolat Pavot ... an exquisite pleasure: new delight for all chocolate enthusiasts.
October 1, 2004... At the beginning it was just a product idea of Storck: A praline with an unique, new shape and extravagant design should be born. A light, attractive praline which--in its packing--should give an impression of a ripe poppy flower. A jewel to...

A 'glo-cal' approach: this year's European Candy Kettle Club winner, the Ulker Group, has demonstrated a knack for weathering economic and political volatility. Now, with Turkey's economy, racing along at a double-digit clip, the company, hasn't missed a beat, remaining ahead of the country's growth curve by posting 20% sales gains.
October 1, 2004... The Economist's headline in its September 18-24 issue didn't mince words. "Why Europe must say yes to Turkey," the cover boldly stated. Given the discussion surrounding Turkey's application to become a member of the European Union, it...

Purdy's purely Canadian: fifty retail locations in Western and now Eastern Canada keep Purdy's Chocolates' colder climate consumers heading toward sweet spots.(Chocolate Trendsetter)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2004... Hedgehogs, those little spiny-haired, insect-eating mammals, have grown in cultural familiarity to warm the hearts of many in the Northwest region of North America. Surprisingly enough, hedgehogs, the Belgian symbol of good luck, aren't even...

A sweet 'n sour outlook: Candy Industry's annual survey of packaging practices highlights opportunities in convenience and productivity in a mixed economic environment.(2004 Candy Industry Packaging Survey)
October 1, 2004... New package materials and equipment abound to help the candy industry take advantage of market opportunities. But Candy Industry's exclusive Internet survey of 202 companies conducted in September shows that processors are watching their...

Smile-worthy products: beneficial sweeteners, well-known brands and innovative marketing give candy manufacturers an edge in oral and dental care products.(Oral/Dental Care)
October 1, 2004... Cavity fillings and the occasional root canal often prompt recipients to search for a culprit to blame. Additionally, cigarettes, spicy foods and coffee drinks are also easy prey for bad breath. Confectionery products then become easy targets...

Coating choices: a wide range of new coating options provides candy makers alternatives to using chocolate in their products.(Candy R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
October 1, 2004... The properties of chocolate that make it most appealing to consumers resonate as some of the same features that make confectioners go nuts when they try to coat with it. In order to obtain the snap, gloss and mouthfeel consumers' desire in a...

Aloha crunch.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Hawaiian Host Inc., Honolulu THE PRODUCT: Macadamia Crunch THE HOOK: Macadamia Crunch combines crunchy chunks of dry roasted macadamia nuts and crisped rice enrobed in My Hawaii Chocolates' signature milk chocolate. The...

Little hotties.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Edward & Sons Trading Co., Carpinteria, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Ginger Gummi Guys THE HOOK: Let's Do Organic launched Ginger Gummi Guys, the chewy vegan gummies in the shape of little people. Ginger lovers will adore the...

Peanut buttered up.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Costas Candies, Pottsville, Pa. THE PRODUCT: Peanut Butter Club Sandwich THE HOOK: This established Central Pennsylvania favorite now offers 25% more peanut butter. The creamy peanut butter spread lies on crispy saltine...

Masterfoods USA.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Susan G. Komen Foundation and Hackettstown, N.J.-based Masterfoods USA's brand M&Ms partnered to fight cancer just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October. Supporters can purchase a bag of M&Ms Milk Chocolate Candies to...

Godiva Chocalatier.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Chef Norman Love created the G Collection of hand-made decorated chocolates exclusively for Godiva Chocalatier with a limited release in the 2003-2004 holiday season. Now, 15 flavors make up the collection, eight of them new for 2004-2005. They...

Just Born Inc.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc. will have Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike wearing eye-catching festive attire. Hot Tamales Candy Cards feature a new packaging format and dazzling graphics. Mike and Ike Original Fruits will light up the...

Groovy Candies.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... With the holiday season approaching, the I Dare You gift box from Groovy Candies (www.groovycandies.com) makes a lively alternative to other gifts. "I Dare You" candies are a collection of hot, sour and ghastly treats. The candies come with the...

Seattle Chocolate Co.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Chocolatiers at Seattle Chocolate Co. have combined toffee, almonds and decaffeinated espresso beans in a creamy milk chocolate to create the newest offering in its truffle bar lineup: Cappuccino Crunch Truffle Bar. The ingredient choices were...

Adams & Brooks.(Recent Rollouts ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Los Angeles-based Adams & Brooks says enjoying taffy doesn't have to depend on the season, especially with so many good, old-fashioned flavors like raspberry, watermelon, strawberry-lemon, strawberry-vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, wintergreen...

Old made new.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Chocolate Bar, New York THE PRODUCT: Retro Bars THE HOOK: New York's candy store for grown-ups debuts their new line of Retro Bars in six nostalgic flavors: Malted Milk, Key Lime Pie, Caramel Apple, PB&J, Raspberry Jam and...

Eye candy.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Cap Candy, a division of Hasbro, Pawtucket, R.I. THE PRODUCT: Candy Specs THE HOOK: This "eye candy" consists of hollow plastic eyeglass frames filled with flowing flavored sugar candy. When the candy's gone, kids can wear...

Fruit squares.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... THE COMPANY: Dillon Candy Co., Boston, Ga. THE PRODUCT: Carolyn Candies Jelly Candy Fruit Squares THE HOOK: Dillon Candy introduces its Carolyn Candies line of pectin Jelly Candy Fruit Squares in Key Lime, Orange, Lemon and Strawberry...

Low-carb ingredients.(Creators Briefs)
October 1, 2004... In a changing business environment, customers rely on Kerry Americas for proactive problem-solving in pioneering new sweeteners for lower-carb foods. Kerry's NSA caramel and fruit fillings, for example, offer a rich, genuine caramel and natural...

Antioxidant fiber.(Creators Briefs)
October 1, 2004... Colloides Naturels International (CNI) in Rouen, France, now offers Fibregum Tan, a selection of the richest origins of acacia gums in antioxidant. The antioxidant capacity of this complex fiber is due to its polyphenols contents. Fibregum Tan...

Vitamin E nutritional.(Creators Briefs)
October 1, 2004... Eastman Chemical Co. in Kingsport, Tenn., offers a vitamin E ingredients to the food market: NuTiene tocotrienols. Derived from rice bran oil, NuTriene is ideal for nutritional supplements or vitamin E fortified foods, such as sports bars. A...

Moulding options stress versatility, flexibility.(Processing Solutions)(Lloveras)
October 1, 2004... Terrassa, Spain-based Lloveras has developed a new line of chocolate moulding lines that encompass a broad range of speeds and applications. Christened the SIMA series, the line is available in the following configurations: SIMA-360. This...

Chocolate novelties a snap for robotic wrapping system.(Processing Solutions)
October 1, 2004... When Meriden, Conn.-based Thompson Candy Co. went looking for a packaging system to handle the foil-wrapped chocolate novelties, the company not only had equipment specifications, but installation and rapid integration as key considerations....

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

Improving quality while extending shelf life.(Processing Solutions)(F.B. Lehmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH)
October 1, 2004... The challenge posed to F.B. Lehmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH, based in Aalen, Germany: Deliver a line that counters fat separation while improving the quality and shelf life of chocolate masses used for coatings, topping and fat-based pastes. ...

Enhanced licorice extract simplifies processing.(Processing Solutions)
October 1, 2004... By specifically customizing its innovations to food industry partners, Hamburg, Germany-based Alfred L. Wolff continues to demonstrate its leadership and commitment within this growth sector. By drawing on its extensive knowledge of raw...

Producing top-notch toffee.(Processing Solutions)(Klockner Hansel Prozesstechnik GmbH)
October 1, 2004... Klockner Hansel Prozesstechnik GmbH (KHP) has been supplying processing systems and packaging machines for the confectionery industry for more than ninety years. Based in Hannover, Germany, the company has worldwide operations and works with...

Cooling every inch.(Processing Solutions)(Sollich GmbH and Co KG)
October 1, 2004... Everyone in the confectionery industry knows that cooling tunnels are often the bottle-neck when it comes to cranking up output to meet higher production demands. Given its long experience with designing and manufacturing cooling tunnels for...

Moulding success.(Processing Solutions)(moulding machinery industry)(agathon GmbH & Co. KG)
October 1, 2004... With more than 500,000 produced moulds per year, Bottrop, Germany-based agathon is the largest chocolate mould manufacturer worldwide. Within the last two years agathon has extended its product range to the following kinds of moulds:...

Embracing the future today.(Processing Solutions)
October 1, 2004... It takes imagination, perseverance and pluck to grow sales in the highly competitive chocolate novelty sector within the United States. To do so while maintaining a dynamic business with the co-manufacturing sector simultaneously requires...

Beltway to food safety.(Processing Solutions)
October 1, 2004... All food processors in Europe face highest demands in terms of hygiene. They have to keep the risk of microbial contamination during processing to a minimum. At the same time they have to be competitive, which means having to minimize costs. A...

Close cooperation delivers results.(Processing Solutions)
October 1, 2004... Albanese Confections, a manufacturer of roasted nuts and chocolate covered products located in Merrillville, Ind., wanted to enter the soft-sugar confectionery market. They approached Pick Heaters Inc, a jet cooker manufacturer located in West...

Product design improves wrapping speed.(Processing Solutions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In today's highly competitive confectionery market, new product launches need to capture the imagination of the consumer, particularly if they are children. Thus, creativity in design takes on even greater importance. Thus, it's not...

Leaving a better footprint.(Processing Solutions)
October 1, 2004... Atkinson Candy Company has been making candy since 1932. Located in Lufkin, Texas, the company is known worldwide for its fine quality candy, including some of the best peanut butter and peppermint candies available. When it came to their...

Servicing the industry.(Processing Solutions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In today's fast-paced world, it is refreshing to find a company quietly going about its work. One such company is family-owned and operated Chocolate Concepts. Located in beautiful, historic downtown Hartville, Ohio, this midsized company has...

Packaging innovation sweetens performance.(Processing Solution)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Throughout 2004, leading candy manufacturers incorporated a wide range of innovations from Milprint, a technology-based printer and converter of ultra-thin high-barrier films based in Oshkosh, Wis. According to Dan Kearny, Milprint director of...

Conveyor modularity optimizes lollipop handling.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)
October 1, 2004... With the profusion of regulations, microprocessor-based processing equipment, formulation, testing and other issues, the last thing that packagers need to worry about is material handling. Nevertheless, lack of scrutiny can impact both quality...

New generation depositors increase output, flexibility.(Plant, Processing and Packaging Technology)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... APV Baker, headquartered in Peterborough, UK, and with offices in Grand Rapids, Mich., has launched a new generation of 'ServoForm' depositors for the production of hard and soft candies, toffees, gums, jellies and lollipops. The new...

Design makeover helps boost sales.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... When Menomonie, Wis.-based Legacy Chocolates approached DBD International about a complete makeover of its brand identity, packaging and Web site, David Brier, president and creative director of the design firm also located in Menomonie, saw...

Clear shelf appeal.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Controlled Moulding Inc., a Hadley, Pa.-based designer and manufacturer of dispensing closures, has introduced an integrated product system consisting of clear PVC containers with dispensing tops and labels. This new "off the shelf" packaging...

Scanning enhances robotic output.(Innovations in Packaging)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... One of the highlights that Crailsheim, Germany-based Gerhard Schubert GmbH will display at its booth during Pack Expo show in Chicago this November will be its new overhead scanner mounted onto the company's TLM-44 high-speed picker line. ...

Santa's on his way.(Innovations in Packaging)
October 1, 2004... Baltimore-based US Can has introduced a new decorative tin for the holiday, "A Gift for Santa." The tin, which measures 6 5/8" x 1 13/16" was designed by Tom Browning and features a warm and inviting Santa Claus in a long red coat with a sack...

Sweet profile.(Candy Wrapper)
October 1, 2004... Gwen Stansu's association with the confectionery industry began when she joined Brach's Candy in 1991, back when the company was still headquartered on Chicago's West side. Naturally, once you take a bite out of the candy industry as a...

!Hola, San Valentin!(Candy Wrapper)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Kansas City-based Russell Stover Candies will roll out a line of Hispanic candies under its Pangburn's Chocolates brand for the coming Valentine's Day holiday. The new line will come in the traditional heart-shaped box, which will be decorated...