Candy Industry articles from October 2007

Candy Industry archives from October 2007

Cadbury to switch UK chocolate manufacturing.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Hoping to cut costs and stay ahead of the game, Cadbury Trebor Bassett said it will move UK chocolate manufacturing to Poland. The British company's Keynsham plant will shut down during the 2009-2010 period, slashing approximately 500 jobs,...

... And enters Indian bubble-gum battle.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... After launching its Bubbaloo bubble gum last summer in one million stores in India, the London-based confectionery group hopes to chew off a big piece of the country's growing gum market. Before Cadbury entered the market, Wrigley's Boomer gum...

Ferrero loses sole trademark use.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... After a court case in Germany, Ferrero lost the sole use of the "Kinder" trademark. The Italian confectionery group, which owns the Kinder Surprise brand, lost exclusive usage when a German court ruled that "Kinder" could be used by other...

Lotte purchases Vietnamese snack firm.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Lotte Confectionery Co., South Korea's largest snack and bubble gum producer, will acquire a 30% stake in Vietnamese snack firm Bien Hoa Confectionery Joint-Stock Co., known as Bibica. The cash deal, totaling $18.6 million, will give Lotte a...

Cloetta Fazer acquires Swedish pastilles manufacturer.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... In an effort to diversify its product lines, Nordic confectioner Cloetta Fazer recently acquired Swedish pastilles maker Karamellpojkarna. Cloetta Fazer found Karamellpojkarna's confectionery line of products containing tooth-friendly xylitol...

Wrigley earns ADA seal of approval.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... The Wrigley Co. earned the American Dental Association's seal for its Orbit, Extra and Eclipse sugarless gums--no chewing gum has previously received the seal. Studies show that chewing gum reduces cavities because it strengthens teeth and...

Deal or no deal? Hershey Trust expresses interest in a possible Cadbury merge.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since Cadbury cut the cord on its U.S. soft-drink sector, the company has the opportunity to focus on strengthening its confectionery business. And its chances of merging with the largest U.S. chocolate maker are...

All Candy Expo moves to May 20-22 next year.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... The National Confectioners Association (NCA), sponsor of the All Candy Expo (ACE), announced that the dates for the 2008 show have moved to May 20-22. The move was made in response to exhibitors and buyers requesting an earlier show date. ...

USAID and WCF ink education pact to help West African cocoa communities.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) signed a cooperative agreement earlier this month to launch a major, multi-year partnership designed to help thousands of young people in cocoa...

Just Born's Lemonade Blends supports charitable initiative.(CANDY NEWS)(Just Born Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Candy and philanthropy come together in a new venture that teams Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc. with the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just Born has announced that it will contribute a minimum of...

Goetze's Candy Co. 'seats' top brokers with custom-made armchairs.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... After presenting its leading brokers with the company's 2006 President's Awards at the All Candy Expo, Baltimore-based Goetze's Candy Co. followed up with a special gift--armchairs. At a company meeting held last month, Goetze handed out...

Atkinson unveils new upscale hard candy.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... Lufkin, Texas-based Atkinson Candy Co., a proud producer of American-made candy, is venturing into new territory with the rollout of a line of premium hard candy. The company debuted the double twist-wrapped candies at the All Candy Expo...

Galerie, Hershey ink deal partnering deal.(CANDY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... Galerie, the Hebron, Ky.-based marketer of distinctive candy gift items, has signed a master licensing and co-manufacturing contract with the The Hershey Co. As a result, Galerie will partner with Hershey to provide innovative...

Josef Haas dies suddenly at 67.(Supplier News)(Obituary)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Josef Haas, chairman of Franz Haas Waffelmaschinen based in Leobenforf, Austria, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67 on Oct. 8, 2007. Haas, together with his brother, Johann and sister, Margarete Jiraschek,...

A.M. Todd acquires facility for its Moore Ingredients division in Ohio.(Supplier News)
October 1, 2007... The A.M. Todd Group, based in Kalamazoo, Mich., has purchased a 50,000-sq.-ft. building on 5.5 acres in Butler County Township, just north of downtown Cincinnati as part of its desire to expand its newly acquired Moore Ingredients division. A....

Elah-Dufour repeats with Repetto: Italy's classic confectionery company garners a second European Candy Kettle Club award as its chairman Flavio Repetto earns this year's honor for his steadfast commitment to quality and re-investment.(Cover story)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] It's hard not to be charmed by Flavio Repetto. Journalists and observers covering a news conference that recognized the 75-year-old chairman of Novi Ligure, Italy-based Elah-Dufour as this year's European Candy...

Sweetening Repetto's dolce vita: Flavio Repetto, Elah-Dufour's chairman and president, receives this year's European Candy Kettle Award.(EUROPEAN KETTLE RECEPTION)
October 1, 2007... The weather appropriately changed, the clouds taking the gray and cold with them as the Italian sun burst on the scene, warming everyone at hand and adding a golden glow to the weekend's festivities. Held at the Villa Pomela Hotel in Novi...

Savor the chocolate, save the planet: spurred on by the flourishing green movement, Endangered Species Chocolate doesn't just offer delicious chocolate, but a chance to support a variety of ethical and environmental causes.(CHOCOLATE TRENDSETTER)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Wayne Zink and Randy Deer purchased Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) in 2005, they never imagined that blueberries would spark one of the company's defining moments. The company, which uses blueberries and...

Feel the Love: Candy Industry catches up with Norman Love during his visit to Chicago's French Pastry School as a visiting master chef instructor.(ARTISANS IN ACTION)
October 1, 2007... Few chocolatiers can boast of knowing their destiny by second grade. Norman Love, founder of Ft. Myers-based Norman Love Confections, swears that his journey to becoming one of America's Top 10 pastry chefs (Chocolatier Magazine) began as a...

Bar hopping: whatever your taste or nutritional need--be it health, energy or indulgence--there's a bar to satisfy.(CATEGORY CLOSE-UP: SNACK AND ENERGY BARS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The snack and energy bar category has undoubtedly reaped the benefits of today's consumer trends--nutrition, convenience, and of course, indulgent taste with functional benefits. The energy bar sector, responding...

Covering all the bases: despite an ongoing struggle with trans and saturated fats, coating manufacturers continue to advance on the flavor and nutraceutical front.(Candy R&D: TRENDS & APPLICATIONS IN INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trans fatty acids are mighty unpopular these days. Research has dubbed them the worst fat you can eat; "no trans fat" labels on packages are a bragging point for manufacturers; and some cities across the country are...

Fresh fruit fusion.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE COMPANY: The Wrigley Co., Chicago THE PRODUCT: Eclipse Fusion Freshmint Tropical THE HOOK: Freshmint Tropical is the third flavor in the Eclipse Fusion line-up. The sugar-free pellet gum is formulated to...

Skittles' sweet spin.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... THE COMPANY: Mars Snackfood, Hackettstown, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Skittles Chocolate Mix THE HOOK: The traditionally fruity Skittles now come in chocolate! Slated for a winter 2007 rollout, the Skittles Chocolate Mix is available in pack...

Ferrero Company.(At a glance)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first dark chocolate product from the Ferrero Company, Ferrero Rondnoir is a unique combination of a dark chocolate cream surrounding a center of fine dark chocolate--all within a delicate, crisp wafer topped...

Now and Later.(At a glance)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now and Later is introducing two new flavors: Lemon Berry Splits and Cherry Limeade Splits. Each piece of taffy candy is split with two distinct flavors. The new Splits are available in both a 4-piece and a 9-piece...

Hubba Bubba.(At a glance)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Island Breeze is Hubba Bubba's sixth chunk flavor in addition to Outrageous Original, Strawberry-Watermelon, Sour Double Berry, Grape-Berry and Cherry-Lemonade. It is available in a five-pack at a suggested retail...

Promotion in Motion.(At a glance)
October 1, 2007... Promotion in Motion bills its new Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks as the first fruit snacks made with real fruit, real yogurt, and live and active probiotic cultures. These new snacks contain just 90 calories per portion-controlled pouch and...

Fusion Gourmet.(At a glance)
October 1, 2007... Candy-loving iced tea fans now have an optimal new confectionery choice: Green Tea Latte and Classic Iced Tea Natural Tea Candies from Fusion Gourmet. The natural tea extract that is used in the candies originates from whole green tea grown...

NASCAR-themed bar.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE COMPANY: R.M. Palmer Co., Reading, Pa. THE PRODUCT: Dale Jr.'s Big Mo' bar THE HOOK: R.M. Palmer moves onto the confectionery fast track with the rollout of two new candy bars, Dale Jr.'s Big Mo' in...

A perfect pairing.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE COMPANY: Storck USA, Chicago THE PRODUCT: Werther's Original Caramel Chocolate and Caramel Chocolate Dark THE HOOK: Storck combines premium chocolate with its well known caramel with the introduction of...

Not your grandma's mint.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Oral Fixation Mints)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE COMPANY: Oral Fixation Mints, Hopewell, N.J. THE PRODUCT: Mimosa Mint, Antioximints, Jasmints and Fabulous Fruit THE HOOK: Oral Fixation has added four new, sugar-free varieties to its line of "gourmet"...

Don't judge a bean by its color.(Candy R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... THE COMPANY: The Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE PRODUCT: Jelly Belly BeanBoozled THE HOOK: Is it candy or a game? New Jelly Belly BeanBoozled is both, according to the company. Specifically,...

High-energy confections.(Candy R&D: CREATORS BRIEFS')
October 1, 2007... High-energy confections Schenectady, N.Y.-based Fortitech, Inc. recently introduced two energy-boosting sweets targeted to adults--lollipops and jellybeans. The lollipops contain 16 different nutrients, including folic acid, iodine, biotin,...

Organic green tea powder.(Candy R&D: CREATORS BRIEFS')
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Keiko Teas now offers Keiko Kabuse No. 2 Green Tea Powder for use in all applications where green tea is used. The certified organic powder distinguishes itself among other green tea powders because it is created...

Litesse polydextrose approved.(Candy R&D: CREATORS BRIEFS')
October 1, 2007... Danisco USA recently announced that the FDA approved the use of Litesse polydextrose in almost all beverages and foods, including confectionery. The ingredient serves as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant and texturizer. Litesse...

Turnkey packaging system combines flexibility with speed.(INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING)
October 1, 2007... At the recently held PACK/ PROCESS EXPO show held in Las Vegas, Oct. 15-17, the Bradman Lake Group (BLG) demonstrated a fully automatic top load cartoning line integrated with a high-speed, flow-wrap system designed to handle candy, cereal or...

Economic answer for speed and versatility.(INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parsons-Eagle Packaging Systems displayed its new Phaser XP vertical form/fill/seal machine at the recently held Pack/Process Expo. The Phaser XP combines operational simplicity with superior performance and...

Automated hard candy line delivers volume, flexibility: Boizenburg, Germany-based SweetTec's installation of a continuous hard candy line sets a new standard for output and originality.(PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SweetTec's decision to install a high-volume, die-formed hard candy line, one capable of producing up to 4,000 kg/hour wasn't made merely on the basis of running a limited number of items full bore. The line had to...

Sweet profile.(CANDY WRAPPER)
October 1, 2007... More often than not, it usually starts with a trip abroad to Europe. In this instance, Tracy Wood and husband-to-be John Anderson discovered a whole different world of taste and quality--in fine European chocolates, that is--while attending...

Talking points.(OPENING SHOTS)
October 1, 2007... It's just been a virtual whirlwind of topics on the confectionery front these past 30 days, so I decided to try to address them simultaneously in my musings this month. First, the fellow that's standing next to me is Flavio Repetto, the...

Hershey ceo plans retirement, West takes helm.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Following Richard Lenny's unexpected retirement announcement earlier this month, the Hershey Co. named David West as president, ceo and director of the company. West's presidential and directorial roles are effective immediately; he will assume...

Barry Callebaut and Morinaga form partnership ...(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Zurich-based Barry Callebaut announced a 10-year supply alliance with Morinaga, a Japanese confectionery company. The deal will double Barry Callebaut's Japanese chocolate sales volumes. Barry Callebaut said it will lease production facilities...

... And acquires U.S.-based factory.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Barry Callebaut plans to purchase an Eddystone, Pa.-based cocoa factory from Food Processing International, Inc. Financial details were not disclosed, and Barry Callebaut said it hopes to double to the factory's capacity to 50,000 metric tons...

Lindt completes stateside plant expansion, but price hikes loom ahead.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Lindt & Sprungli recently completed work on a multi-million dollar expansion of its U.S. headquarters and production facility based in Stratham, N.H. The addition gives the company an extra 300,000 sq. ft. for production and storage use....

Kraft recalls white chocolate.(NEWSLETTER)
October 1, 2007... Kraft Foods recently pulled white chocolate distributed in the U.S. off shelves due to potential salmonella contamination. The company recommends that consumers who purchased 6-oz. Baker's Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares immediately...