Candy Industry articles from October 2006

Candy Industry archives from October 2006

Don't blame it all on Willie.(new guidelines being framed for school snacks)
October 1, 2006... Let's face it, everyone loves a scapegoat. It's just so much ore convenient to pass along blame rather than acknowledge it. Lately, it seems that former President Bill Clinton has been under attack for a variety of past and present ills,...

UIS looks into potential NECCO sale.(Newsletter)(New England Confectionery Co.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... UIS, Inc. said it will research the prospective sale of its subsidiary, New England Confectionery Company. NECCO, based in Revere, Mass. and founded in 1847, is the oldest multi-line confectioner in the U.S. NECCO's 15 brand families, including...

Clinton progresses in school health campaign.(Newsletter)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Former President Clinton and the American Heart Association sealed a deal with major snack food companies to make school food selections healthier. Spawned by the national childhood obesity epidemic, snacks in schools will not be permitted to...

NACS discusses technological trends at recent show.(National Association of Convenience Stores )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... At the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show 2006 held in Las Vegas this month, NACS Chairman Scott Hartman discussed how the demand for convenience has never been stronger, making technology increasingly important. He...

Nestle cuts jobs at York plant.(Newsletter)
October 1, 2006... Nestle, the world's largest food and beverage company, announced that it will cut 645 jobs through 2007 and 2008 at its York factory in the U.K. In an effort to keep up with competitors, Nestle officials said that despite York being the...

French biscuit industry set for change.(Morina Baie Biscuits acquires Bahlsen Saint Michel)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... If French biscuit maker Morina Baie Biscuits acquires Bahlsen Saint Michel, one of the French subsidiaries of German bakery group Bahlsen, the deal would take effect at the end of the year. The acquisition would significantly affect Morina...

Seattle Chocolates expands with new facility ...(Newsletter)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Seattle Chocolate Company purchased a new, 65,000 sq.-ft, manufacturing and office building that will triple work space and production. Seattle Chocolates and Chick Chocolates sales have grown at more than 30% annually, said company President...

... And Pan Sino plans to build in Singapore.(Newsletter)
October 1, 2006... Hong Kong-based Pan Sino International announced intentions to build the largest cocoa processing plant in Singapore. The cocoa bean producer will invest $250 million into the new facility, which will be located at the Jurong Industrial Estate....

Couche-Tard purchases Shell sites.(Newsletter)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Through Circle K Stores Inc., Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. acquired 236 sites from Shell Oil Products and Motiva Enterprises LLC in the United States. If the deal closes at the end of this year as expected, Couche-Tard estimates that the...

Callebaut and NIZO tackle solubility issues.(Newsletter)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Zurich-based Barry Callebaut and NIZO food research have joined together to research cocoa powder's solubility properties. Cocoa's tendency to sediment at the bottom in water has not been well studied before now, and the partners hope the...

No more hiding in the dark.(new method to detect peanut allergens in chocolates)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The complexity of dark chocolate's structure used to make it difficult to detect peanut allergens, but now scientists developed an effective means to test for peanuts that uses peptide markers to identify allergen molecules. According to a...

Cadbury Adams celebrates its centennial.(Newsletter)
October 1, 2006... Cadbury Adams, Canada's largest confectioner, recently hit the century mark. The company, which gained fame for confections such as Caramilk, Dairy Milk and Mr. Big, resides in the historic Gladstone chocolate factory located in Toronto. Though...

Planting more progress: expanded 'Healthy Communities' program to reach 150,000 West African cocoa formers.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... Bill Guyton, president, World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), announced a significant expansion of efforts to strengthen cocoa farmers and their communities in West Africa at the organization's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 4. The "Healthy...

NCA briefs confectioners on All Candy Expo changes.(IT'S ALL ABOUT SWEETS & SNACKS)(National Confectioners Association )
October 1, 2006... Recognizing that many All Candy Expo (ACE) participants still had plenty of questions about the major changes planned for the show--the move from June to September and the inclusion of snacks--the National Confectioners Association (NCA)...

World's Finest names Michal Broz CFO.(People News)
October 1, 2006... Chicago-based World's Finest Chocolate (WFC) hired Michael Broz as its new chief financial officer. Broz most recently worked with the Follett Corporation, serving as vice president-finance. His responsibilities at WFC will include directing...

Centerchem to distribute Maxinvert.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Centerchem, Inc. of Norwalk, Conn. will be the exclusive North American distributor for Maxinvert. Netherlands-based DSM Food Specialties manufacturers Maxinvert, which holds claim as the worldwide leading brand of Invertase. The product...

Busting: life's not just a box of chocolates for Russell Stover Candies anymore. Candy Industry's 2006 Manufacturer of the Year continues to move beyond its traditcional box chocolate assortment business, having launched premium and organic lines, and introducing artisan, single-origin and "nouveau" products.(Cover story)(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... A funny thing happened to Russell Stover Candies on the road to selling more boxed chocolates. It discovered that consumers wanted more. As Mark Sesler, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Kansas City-based Russell Stover,...

Natural selection: Nestled in New Hampshire's fall-splashed hills, L.A. Burdick Chocolate creates confections as natural as the surroundings.(Chocolate Trendsetter)(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... More than twenty years ago, Larry Burdick returned home to New York City after spending two and a half years studying fine chocolate-making techniques in Switzerland. Paula Burdick was expecting her husband to come back with some chocolate...

Luxe looms large: chocolatiers redefine premium chocolate's lofty reputation into an "affordable luxury".(Category Close up: PREMIUM CHOCOLATES)(Industry overview)
October 1, 2006... Be it cacao bean origin, cacao content, exotic fusion of flavors or sophisticated decorating or processing techniques, chocolatiers are responding to the growing desire to enjoy chocolate not merely as a sweet snack, but as a true everyday...

Trans only one variable in fat equation: in removing trans fat, coating suppliers have added saturated fat to ensure functionality. Health issues, however, remain.(Candy R&D: TRENDS & APPLICATIONS IN INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
October 1, 2006... Current confectionery coating trends mirror those in the food industry as a whole. The movement toward fortification and healthy ingredients continues to gain momentum, while foods high in trans fatty acids and saturated fat remain on the least...

Drink-inspired delights.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Cocoa Designs introduced Tea Caramels)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... THE COMPANY: Cocoa Designs, Burlingame, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Tea Caramels THE HOOK: Burlingame, Calif.-based Cocoa Designs turned to a cup and saucer for inspiration for its recently launched Tea Caramels. Made with organic cream,...

Temptation without guilt.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Nana's Cookie Co.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... THE COMPANY: Nana's Cookie Co., San Diego, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Nana's Temptations THE HOOK: With no refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, cholesterol or added salt, Nana's Temptations provide a truly guilt-free way to indulge. The San...

Adams & Brooks'.(At a glance)(introduced P-Nuttles )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Adams & Brooks' Cajun Mix recently debuted as the newest flavor in the popular P-Nuttles line. A crunchy mix of butter toffee-coated peanuts, sunflower kernels, Cajun corn, sesame and rice crackers, the sweet and spicy snack adds "just enough...

Katjes.(At a glance)(GermanDeli.com introduces Katjes Saure Ananas )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... German food importer GermanDeli.com of Southlake, Texas announced that Katjes Saure Ananas (Sour Pineapple) will be available in the U.S. The exotic gummy confections include 10% pineapple juice and contain all-natural juice and fruit extract....

American Licorice Company.(At a glance)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Alsip, Ill-based American Licorice Company recently introduced the Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew Straw. The product retains Sour Punch's sour and chewy characteristics, but in an 11-in. giant drinking straw. Chargin' Cherry and Zappin' Apple varieties...

Christopher Brookes Distinctive Foods'.(At a glance)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Christopher Brookes Distinctive Foods' Dorchester line released new chocolates that depict some of London's famous landmarks on the packaging. The bars come either as an 85 g.-solid bar or seven-piece individually wrapped set. "Dorchester has a...

Flicks Candy.(At a glance)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Flicks Candy, chocolate-flavored wafers made popular during their 85-year stint in movie theaters, recently resurfaced in a new, larger 3-oz. tube. Fifteen years after the candy disappeared in 1989, the Tjerrild family brought the candy back to...

Scrumptious street sweets.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Rex's Outrageous)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... THE COMPANY: Rex's Outrageous, Jericho, Vt. THE PRODUCT: Road Chew Crunch THE HOOK: Rex's Outrageous introduced their newest line, Road Chew Crunch. The new products combine peanuts, pretzels and Chex cereal with four different kinds...

Hearts of ginger.(NEW PRODUCTS)(The Ginger People)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... THE COMPANY: The Ginger People, Monterey, Calif. THE PRODUCT: Ginger Sweeties THE HOOK: Just in time for the gift-giving season, The Ginger People introduced heart-shaped Ginger Sweeties. Hand-cut and steeped in syrup, these soft and...

New Fair Trade vanilla line.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Headquartered in Copenhagen, Danisco has introduced a full line of Fair Trade Certified vanilla products. Danisco partnered with TransFair USA, the U.S.'s only independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified products, in the launch....

Long-life chocolate filling.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Erembodegem, Belgium-based Beleolade has developed Cryst-o-fil, a new chocolate fillings recipe that achieves both great taste and a long shelf life. The recipe, which boasts a minimal 9-month shelf life, contains no hydrogenated fat and very...

Salt substitute cuts sodium, retains taste, texture.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Just as medical reports denounce salt's high sodium content, St. Francis, Wisc.-based Wixon, Inc. introduced a new salt substitute called KCLean Salt. The innovation cuts the sodium content of regular table salt in half, yet the taste, texture...

Bringing solutions under one virtual 'BigTop'.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The combination of PACK EXPO International (sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute--www.pmmi.org) and PROCESS EXPO (sponsored by the Food Processing Suppliers Association--www.fpsa.org) brings together almost 2,000...

Sigpack Systems celebrates centennial with three new launches: Bosch Packaging Technology.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, is celebrating its 100 years of packaging innovation by launching three new systems at the Pack Expo/Process Expo, taking place in Chicago between October 29-November 2. Visitors to the...

For today needs, Litesse delivers multiple benefits: Danisco Sweeteners.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL: 2006)
October 1, 2006... As Danisco Sweeteners' Litesse polydextrose celebrates 25 years in the marketplace, it continues to be uniquely suited to the ever changing demands and trends within the food industry. The recently redesigned logo and identity celebrate the...

Technological developments enhance flexibility, output and sanitation: Carle & Montanari.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL: 2006)
October 1, 2006... Carle & Montanari--worldwide leaders in chocolate moulding technology--and now part of the Sacmi group, are pleased to present their more recent developments: the V-Pack 2 project in chocolate wrapping; and a new generation of loose moulding...

Delivering reliable innovation: Lloveras.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL: 2006)
October 1, 2006... Taking advantage of the continuing interest and growth in confectionery, snack and energy bars, S.A. Martin Lloveras, based in Terrassa, Spain, offers manufacturers its truly versatile BK bar forming line. The line, which can produce a...

Thinking beyond the square: Fast Track Engineering.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Fast Track Engineering (FTE) commenced its operation in 2004, in Sydney, Australia. Despite being a relatively young company, the company's upper management has more than 40 years experience in designing and manufacturing confectionery...

Providing one-stop automation solutions to meet customer needs: Delta Systems, Inc.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... As a leader in automation control systems, it's our responsibility to bring people and resources together. Founded by a group specializing in control software, Delta Systems now offers manufacturers a variety of dependable product distribution...

Knowledge and experience for a worldwide customer base: Union Confectionery Machinery Co.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... As the world's largest supplier of second-hand, used and rebuilt machinery for the confectionery, food, packaging, processing and biscuit industries,Union Confectionery Machinery Company, a fourth generation family-owned business since 1912, is...

Tempering made easy through technology: Sollich.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Sollich North America introduces Sollich Turbotemper TCB 350 )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Sollich North America will be showing the Sollich Turbotemper TCB 350 at the Pack Expo/Process Expo shows in Chicago this fall. This chocolate tempering machine can be viewed on the Sollich North America booth E-6632 at the Lakeside Center. ...

Chocotech introduces Frozenshell system to North America: Chocotech GmbH.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Chocotech's patented Frozenshell system provides confectioners with an excellent alternative for the production of high quality pralines and dessert shells. This exciting technology will be shown for the first time in North America at the Pack...

ChocoMeter provides portability and accuracy: Aasted-Mikroverk.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The new portable ChocoMeter from Aasted-Mikroverk provides fast and highly accurate measurements of tempered chocolate. It has an integrated computer with a color touch-screen that is compact and sturdy. The ChocoMeter comes complete in a...

Cocoa and chocolate expertise geared toward the customer: ADM Cocoa.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... At ADM Cocoa, the company's product line has expanded right along with its customer base. Marketed under three brands--Ambrosia[R], De Zaan[R], and Merckens[R]--these cocoa and chocolate products are supported by customer service and sales...

Specializing in panning innovations for more than 50 years: Dumoulin.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... In business more than 50 years, Dumoulin, located in Tournan-En-Brie, France, has specialized in panning equipment for the past 25 years, also lending a hand in the candy and chocolate industry, as well. Dumoulin developed the first...

Partnering with the world's fortification leader: Fortitech.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... The critical advantages of nutrient systems are many. So are the reasons to select Fortitech, the world leader in nutrient premixes, as your fortification partner. They include the following: It is the industry's leading technical talent,...

Latest developments increase options, output: Caotech.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Caotech b.v., based in Wormerveer, the Netherlands, has a worldwide reputation as a specialist in self-developed ball mills and conches within the cocoa and chocolate-related processing sector. The technical staff of Caotech b.v. combines both...

Engineering reliability and innovation: A.E. Nielsen.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Junior 820 enrober)
October 1, 2006... In connection with the forthcoming Pack Expo/Process Expo shows being held at Chicago's McCormick Place, A.E. Nielsen will have on display an enrober that typifies the company's reputation for engineering and designing strengths: reliability...

Meeting the demand for versatility, compactability: Buhler.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Based on a simple and intuitive menu guidance system, the Article Configurator, the product-oriented operating concept of BuhlerBindler's VersiShot depositor, enables confectioners to create a multitude of chocolate confections using one...

Global wafer specialists meeting customer needs: Hebenstreit.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... HEBENSTREIT supplies production systems for flat and hollow wafers that range from semi-automatic lines with a capacity of about 120 kg/h to fully automatic, high-efficiency lines rated at 1,200 kg/h and more. The extent of the product...

Providing the industry with the finest coatings: Clasen Quality Coatings, Inc.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Based in Middleton, Wis., Clasen Quality Coatings, Inc., (CQC), has established a reputation for being a world-class and innovative manufacturer of compound confectionery coatings. CQC's customized product line ranges from various blends and...

A leader in processing cocoa, nuts: G.W. Barth AG.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Focused on engineering and producing machinery for the cocoa, nut, malt and coffee industries, G. W. Barth Ag, which is based in Freiberg/Neckar, Germany, has developed solutions for customers worldwide. Its cocoa processing plants are...

Delivering modern, efficient and innovative depositing technology: Winkler und Dunnebier.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Consumers continue to enjoy deposited hard candies. Compared to the traditional technology of pulling and stamping, advancements in automation and processing have enabled these products to cool faster, thereby allowing the hot sugar mass to...

Experts in twist-wrapping for more than 50 years: A.M.P.-Rose.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... A.M.P Rose specializes in supplying cut-and-wrap and pre-formed wrapping machines for a wide variety of candy products and wrapping styles. The 750 is an extremely versatile yet economically priced cut-and-wrap machine, offering production...

Putting together the perfect packaging solution: LoeschPack.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH, a leading manufacturer of packaging machines for confectionery and biscuits, will exhibit the LRM-S automatic fold wrapping machine for bars and tablets at PACK/PROCESS Expo. The compact fold wrapping machine can...

Chocolate and cocoa processing--at its finest: F.B. Lehmann.(PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2006)
October 1, 2006... Aalen, Germany-based F.B. Lehman produces complete confectionery lines for chocolate, compound, fillings, coatings, fat binders, chocolate articles, nut pastes and chocolate spreads. Full-scale cocoa processing plants are designed and...

Sweet profile.(Linda Harkavy )(Interview)
October 1, 2006... Linda Harkavy will be the first one to tell you that she didn't plan on becoming an entrepreneur. In fact, establishing a gourmet lollipop business happened accidentally, a car accident to be precise. The Syracuse graduate turned...