Candy Business articles from January 2004

Candy Business archives from January 2004

If you can't join 'em, beat 'em at the game.(Editorial)(candy industry)(Editorial)
January 1, 2004... THERE ARE WHISPERINGS in the halls that the NCA could soon be expanding its role in facilitating the buying and selling of candy well beyond the confines of the annual All Candy Expo. From what I hear, the idea takes more than a few pages from,...

Ordered to sell Garoto, Nestle suspends Brazil investments.(News)(Chocolates Garoto S.A.)(Nestle Brazil)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... BRASILIA, BRAZIL -- CandyBUSINESS sources in the Brazilian chocolate industry suggest Nestle Brazil might not split up Chocolates Garoto S.A. as recently ordered by Brazil's antitrust authority, the Administrative Council of Economic Defense...

Bobs Candies back on track.(News)(Bobs Candies Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... ALBANY, GA -- Despite setbacks caused by its temporary closure in May 2002, Bobs Candies, Inc., reports 2003 was "one of the company's more successful years in its 85 year history." The company celebrated its success by issuing company...

Anti-obesity bills move through Congress.(News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- An anti-obesity bill designed to improve nutrition education, research eating behaviors and provide grant-based funding for physical education has passed a Senate voice vote. The bill, S-1172, titled the Improved Nutrition and...

Juicee Gummees to get national support.(News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... CLEARWATER, FL -- A national consumer advertising and promotion campaign kicks off for Dayhoff, LLC's Juicee Gummee brand. The program features print, radio and internet advertising, along with a cross-promotion with two popular youth bands....

Paska named Aarhus president.(News)(Josipa Paska)(Aarhus United)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... PORT NEWARK, NJ -- Josipa Paska is named president of Aarhus United USA, Inc. following the retirement of Dennis Blankenship. With more than 28 years in the oils business, Paska joined Aarhus last year after long service with Loders Croklaan...

Golden Stream buys Harmony.(News)(Golden Stream Quality Foods)(MEI Diversified Inc. Harmony Foods Inc.)
January 1, 2004... FISHERS, IN -- Golden Stream Quality Foods, Inc. has purchased Santa Cruz, CA-based Harmony Foods Corp. for an undisclosed amount. According to Golden Stream CEO George Pappas, the combined companies will double the size of Golden Stream and...

Brach's management relocates to Dallas.(News)(Brach's Confections Inc.)
January 1, 2004... DALLAS -- Brach's Confections Inc. moves its corporate management and administration offices from Chicago to Dallas. Terry O'Brien, Brach's president and CEO, says the move puts company executives in closer touch with the new production...

Hurley named international sales director.(News)(Patrick Hurley appointed as director international sales)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... BRYAN, OH -- Spangler Candy Co. appoints Patrick Hurley international sales director, in addition to his existing duties in technical services and R & D. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Denny Gunter, vicepresident of sales for Spangler, says:...

Sweet factory rolls-out franchise program.(News)(Sweet Candy Franchise, LLC.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- Sweet Candy LLC, which operates more than 99 Sweet Factory stores across 23 states, will now offer single store franchising and area development agreements through newly formed Sweet Candy Franchise, LLC. Mark Lando, president...

Wrigley acquires Joyco businesses.(News)(Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.)(Agrolimen Group)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has signed a purchase agreement with Agrolimen, a privately held Spanish food conglomerate, for certain confectionery businesses of its Joyco Group. The proposed $272 million cash transaction is subject to...

Chr. Hansen, Noveon Hilton Davis form Alliance.(News)(Chr. Hansen Inc.)(Noveon Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MILWAUKEE -- Chr. Hansen, Inc. and Noveon Hilton Davis, Inc. have entered into a joint sales and marketing agreement. As part of the co-op, Chr. Hansen is providing North American markets with an expanded line of natural, synthetic and...

Ganong to supply Laura Secord.(News)(Archibald Candy Corp.)(Ganong Bros.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... ST. STEPHEN, NEW BRUNSWICK -- Ganong Bros., Ltd., has reached an agreement with Archibald Candy Corp.'s Toronto division to supply Laura Secord stores with a range of the Canadian retailer's chocolate. David Ganong, president and CEO of...

Ritter looks to Russia, France.(News)(Alfred Ritter GmbH und Company KG)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... WALDENBUCH, GERMANY -- European chocolate manufacturer Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG is focusing on Russia and France in 2004. A production facility built in Moscow explicitly for the Russian market was scheduled to go on-line February 19,...

IRI says scanned sales hit $6.7 billion in 2003.(News)(Information Resources Inc.)(Illustration)
January 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- Candy sales in food, drug and mass channels hit $6.7 billion in 2003, an increase from $6.6 billion in 2002, according to Information Resources, Inc. Excluding Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the data for the 52-week period ended...

Beverages pack on most pounds.(News)(research of sugar content in softdrinks)
January 1, 2004... CHAPEL HILL, NC -- Consumers' increased sugar intake can be attributed mainly to soft drinks and fruit drinks, according to a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study. Until now, food-related research has not specifically shown...

Fungi armies could protect cacao trees.(News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... DURHAM, NC -- Biologists have discovered a new ecological relationship between cacao trees and the fungi that inhabit them, in which the trees are protected by armies of "good" fungi pitted against their "evil" counterparts. Duke...

NCA taps Klabunde.(News)(National Confectioners Association)(Dave Klabunde)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... VIENNA, VA -- With 30 years of food industry experience, half of which has been spent in sales and marketing positions for Jelly Belly Candy Co., Dave Klabunde joins the NCA as director of trade relations. He will assist Jim Corcoran,...

7-Eleven banks on mentholated gum.(News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... DALLAS -- Billed as the first mentholated chewing gum in the U.S., Fresh Air Gum, in Mint Chill and Honey Lemon Chill, is being offered by 7-Eleven, Inc. Developed by Ovalette Brands LLC and made in Turkey exclusively for the c-store...

MSA to provide vend data.(News; candy industry)(Management Science Associates, Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... PITTSBURGH -- Based on sales data gathered from about 20,000 glass-front vending machines in six U.S. regions, Management Science Associates, Inc. is providing what the company describes as "the first projected national and regional data...

Candy development expert joins Cargill.(News)(Elaine Tecklenburg appointed; Cargill Sweeteners North America)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MINNEAPOLIS -- A 12-year veteran of product development at Masterfoods USA, Elaine Tecklenburg, joins Cargill Sweeteners North America in the new position of new products manager. She has worked in food product development for nearly two...

Hershey targets controlled-carb, nutritional markets.(News)(Hershey Foods Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... HERSHEY, PA -- A line of nutrition bars based on Dr. Barry Sears' Zone Diet will be introduced in the third quarter by Hershey Foods Corp. Product labels will incorporate a new "Dr. Sears Zone Approval" seal, the first products to do so,...

Natural chocolate supplier bought out.(News; American Capital Strategies Ltd. acquires nSpired Natural Foods)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... BETHESDA, MD -- Citing the fast growth of the natural and organic foods segments, American Capital Strategies Ltd. has invested $62.5 million in a buyout of nSpired Natural Foods Inc., supplier of chocolate brands Cloud Nine, Sunspire and...

Just born, Haribo ink European distribution deal.(News; Just Born Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... BETHLEHEM, PA -- To broaden its international business, Just Born, Inc. has partnered with Haribo GmbH & Co. KG to have the gummi manufacturer distribute Marshmallow Peeps in select European markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. ...

Cargill brings erythritol plant on line.(News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... BLAIR, NE -- Erythritol users now have a U.S. made source of supply as Cargill Food & Pharma Specialties brings its $60 million Eridex-brand manufacturing facility to full production capacity. Eridex is marketed by Cerestar, a Cargill company....

Callebaut introduces Lactose-free coating.(News)(Barry Callebaut USA.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... PENNSAUKEN, NJ -- Callebaut Lactose-Free Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating is new from Barry Callebaut USA. Formulated with 14.5 percent custom-developed rice powder, the product is said to deliver the same smooth, creamy taste of traditional...

Manufacturing Expo gains steam.(News)(Confectionery Manufacturing Expo)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... LONDON -- A growing list of exhibitors and registration requests from as far away as China, Australia and the U.S. are buoying organizers' hopes for the upcoming Confectionery Manufacturing Expo (CME) in Weisbaden, Germany. The exhibition,...

Rovema restructures customer service, sales departments.(News)(Rovema Packaging Machines L.P.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Rovema Packaging Machines has revamped its sales and customer service departments to better support its customer base and external salesforce, according to the company. Charlotte Koellner, previously internal sales and...

Jelly Belly alters sugarfree bean recipe.(News; Jelly Belly Candy Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... FAIRFIELD, CA -- Jelly Belly Candy Co. reformulates its sugarfree Jelly Belly jelly beans using polydextrose, in addition to maltitol and sucralose. The new formulation is lower in calories and total carbohydrates than regular Jelly Belly...

McWhinnie retires, Pez shuffles management.(News)(Pez Candy Inc. )(Scott McWhinnie)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... ORANGE, CT -- To accelerate its sales and marketing plans, Pez Candy Inc. assembles a new management team of longstanding employees. The team was made active on the retirement of Pez President and CEO Scott McWhinnie, who served 21 years with...

Worth mentioning ...(News; briefs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Premium chocolate gamered about a $1.4 billion share of the U.S. chocolate market, according to a recent report in CNNmoney/Money Magazine.... Carbolite Foods, Inc. appoints Kevin Fritton as chief operating officer. He was previously a Wendy's...

New design streamlines hopper use.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... A RECONFIGURED HOPPER support design for Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.'s Digitronic Auger Filler enables quick and easy hopper removal and eliminates interference and damage from hopper covers, according to the company. The new design...

Multi-lane systems reduce coder investment.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... CANDY MAKERS with multilane packaging lines can operate with fewer coders with new SmartTraverse 1 and SmartTraverse 1 Plus multi-lane coding systems from Markem Corp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the company, both systems...

Inserter handles toys, large promo pieces.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... THE 3-D INSERTER, new from EPI Exact Packaging, Inc., is said to be able to add toys and other items as large as 1" X 6" X 4" to packages at speeds as fast as 200ppm. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Featuring PLC control and a hand-held...

Metal detection hits the road.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... A CUSTOMIZED BUS staffed by technical trainers and equipped with five different Safeline metal detectors and an X-ray machine has been launched by Safeline Metal Detection. The Mobile Training Platform is visiting food processing facilities...

Light blasts contaminants.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... THE STERIL WAND from Steril-Aire, Inc. is said to remove mold, bacteria and viruses from tabletops, walls and other surfaces. The unit is said to be useful for microbial control in food processing facilities, labs and other areas. The...

Portable temper meter more field friendly.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... TRICOR SYSTEMS INC. adds an internal printer to its Model 205 Portable Temper Meter. Designed for use by field, production and laboratory personnel, the 115 or 220 V meter prompts users for necessary actions and provides numeric values...

Weighpack redesigns Tiger Scales for easier cleaning, service, improved reliability.(New Product)
January 1, 2004... FIVE MODELS OF VIBRATORY Tiger Scales are said to be easier to clean and service and offer improved reliability, according to manufacturer Weighpack Systems Inc. Said to be capable of being stripped and re-assembled in minutes without the need...

Upscale market grows, novelties hit scene.(new truffles from chocolate industries)
January 1, 2004... * IN EVERY ISSUE, CandyBUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS THE NEWEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE WORLD'S PREMIERE CANDY MANUFACTURERS. * Premium chocolate debuts include Hawaiian Host's Honey Coated Chocolate Covered Whole Macadamias. A layer of pure...

The year ahead: the coming year is stacking up as landmark for confectioners as candy and chocolate makers look to meet consumer demand for better-for-you and indulgent items. CandyBusiness editors examine the trends and issues that are shaping the coming year.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS THE COMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR appears ready to sing another chorus of what has become a familiar tune as confectioners continue to jockey for advantage in the domestic and global marketplace. Simultaneously,...

Low carb: a wave of change is sweeping over the industry as manufacturers establish low-carb beachheads in a burgeoning market.(Special Report)
January 1, 2004... THE LOW-CARB PHENOMENON capturing the dollars of millions of dieters worldwide is having a significant impact on how an increasing number of candy and chocolate items are being made and marketed. There are two drivers in this sea-change in...

Finding the right low carb sweeteners.(Special Report)
January 1, 2004... IN THE PAST, THE KEY PROBLEM with the range of low carb products in the health food sector has been making them taste good while retaining their healthful qualities. Today, a massive effort by ingredient suppliers is underway to develop...

Building a winner, naturally: Simon Candy's pioneering introduction of the first organic hard candy posed challenges and offered market opportunities. CandyBusiness examines the birth of a new kind of candy.(Production Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... AS INCREASING NUMBERS of U.S.-based hard candy makers shut their doors or move production offshore to survive, Simon Candy Co., a division of Joel, Inc., is taking a different route to domestic success. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In...

Converters respond to meet marketers' needs: recent advances allow converters to deliver packs with new features and improved benefits while driving costs out of the system. CandyBusiness examines the latest innovations designed to save candy makers time and money.(Special Report)(packaging)
January 1, 2004... IN A SHARPLY ESCALATING COST-CONTAINMENT arena, manufacturers are pressing suppliers to find new ways to make packages stand out on shelf while containing or cutting costs. And film converters are responding by developing new materials and...

Inside quality: armed with heritage brands and a commitment to extend its reach into national retail markets, Quality Candy is a company on the move.(Exclusive Report)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... ONE DAY IN 1985, AN UNEMPLOYED PIERRE REDMOND drove his truck across the U.S. border into Tijuana. Armed with a tool kit, a couple of riveted copper kettles, a well-used lollipop machine and a modest business plan, the former Maine lumber mill...

Let a buyer in your life: design by committee; Is letting buyers develop your bag designs going too far? Not if boundaries are honored. Laydown bags are a prime example of cooperative thinking, reports Jason Young.(Packaging Insight)
January 1, 2004... MORE AND MORE OFTEN, bag designers are getting input from buyers as candy suppliers look to partner with their customers and build long-term relationships. This is especially true in the laydown bag arena where recent changes in their...

Incoming candy hall.(Confidential)(Adele Malley retires)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... INCOMING CANDY HALL of Famer Adele Malley might be officially retired from Malley's Chocolates, but she just can't stay away. Adele and husband Bill took on the responsibility for running the company's 15th retail store in Valley View, OH,...

It's a stunner.(Confidential)(Topps Company Inc. Bubble Juice bubble gum nuggets)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... IT'S A STUNNER, and a brain bender too, particularly for kids who can't let go of a puzzle. The question is, since no one can get out of the Stunning Strawberry Adventure Maze featured on packs of Topps Inc. 's Bubble Juice bubble gum nuggets,...

Just born just might.(Confidential)
January 1, 2004... JUST BORN JUST MIGHT have the ultimate solution to the challenge of high U.S. manufacturing costs. In a stroke of licensing genius, the Peeps maker and Wham-O! have teamed to drive contract manufacturing directly to the consumer level....

For chocoholics.(Confidential)(chocolate beer from Boston Beer Company L.P.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... FOR CHOCOHOLICS who savor a hearty brew, Boston Beer Co. rolled-out Chocolate Bock, a limited-edition beer aged on a bed of chocolate from Sharffen Berger Chocolate Maker and blended with vanilla. Bottles feature eye-catching, embossed pewter...

Roasted garlic jelly beans?(Confidential)(Jelly Belly Candy Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... ROASTED GARLIC JELLY BEANS? Sounds like the work of flavor innovator Jelly Belly Candy Co. Pete Healy, vice-president of marketing, says the new flavor, made with garlic puree, meets increasing requests for savory Jelly Belly flavors. Always...

I'm disappointed.(Confidential)
January 1, 2004... I'M DISAPPOINTED with an item I picked up at a UK c-store--a shot glass moulded out of hard candy. Although it's not made with alcohol, it promotes drinking to kids in a particularly insidious way. But with the UK's reputation for boozing,...

Heart attack!(Confidential)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... HEART ATTACK! Dating web site Match. com unveiled a seven metric ton chocolate heart the day before Valentine's Day. Designed by an artist and produced by Spanish chocolate manufacturer Chocovic, S.A., the gargantuan heart broke the Guinness...

An sec filing.(Confidential)(Securities and Exchange Commission)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... AN SEC FILING shows the CEO of a major confectionery manufacturer got a cash bonus for investigating an acquisition that never happened. I hope this trend continues. Maybe I'll get paid for Confidential items I planned but never got around to...

Cheers & jeers.(Confidential)(candy industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... CHEERS To Quality Candy's Redmond family who, as Southern California wildfires raged through their property, ignored evacuation orders and fed hundreds of hot meals to five fire fighter companies--round the clock for five days straight. ...

Brazil offers great profit opportunities.(candy industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Brazil is a country of 174 million candy lovers. We are the fifth largest producer of chocolates and second largest producer of non-chocolate candy in the world. Today Brazil enjoys an abundance of raw materials, including sugar, corn syrup,...

Get to know top Brazilian candy suppliers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Welcome to this special Better From Brazil supplement. It contains an overview of the Brazilian confectionery industry, information on the Brazilian trade fair Sweet Brazil, and dozens of reasons to form business partnerships with the member...

World-class suppliers: perfectly positioned to export both chocolate and non-chocolate candy, Brazilian confectionery manufacturers play a leading role in supplying high quality products across the globe.
January 1, 2004... Brazilian confectionery manufacturers are committed to supplying the global market with the finest quality chocolate and non-chocolate candy, backed by outstanding customer service and support. Brazil ranks second in the world behind the...

Top buyers investigate Brazil: nothing beats seeing plants for yourself, as top candy buyers from the U.S. and U.K. discovered on tour in Brazil. PCB's Steve Forster reports.
January 1, 2004... If you are fortunate enough to get invited to tour a selection of major candy plants in Brazil, grab your passport and have your bags ready--it's a chance you should never pass up. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That's the clear message from a...

Targeting the world's consumers: Brazilian manufacturers are committed to global exports, as clearly seen at Sweet Brazil.(Show Report)
January 1, 2004... Reaction among exhibitors at the recent Sweet Brazil show, held in the country's capital, was positive, and sources report being pleasantly surprised at the buyer turnout, both domestic and foreign. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Held in...

Garoto wins global sales: since Brazil is a major sugar and cocoa producer, it's only fitting that one of Brazil's leaders in chocolate candy production should enjoy growing export success.(Chocolates Garoto S.A.)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Chocolates are Brazilian export items that make perfect sense when considering Brazil is a leading supplier of cocoa and sugar. Add in a chocolate company with more than 70 years' experience and its massive, state-of-art production facility...

Fresh is key at Embare: Embare says 'fresh milk makes all the difference' in its caramels, which are made inside an ultra-clean dairy plant where the milk could not be any fresher.
January 1, 2004... It stands to reason that candy production lines located within a dairy plant would have to be immaculately clean--and so it is at Embare Industrias Alimenticias S.A. The company's caramel and fruit chew production facility is inside its...

Global focus builds trust: with products in demand throughout the world, Riclan S.A. builds on its reputation for quality, cost-effective production.(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Perhaps the candy and bubble gum manufactured by Riclan S.A. was destined to travel from the start. With its simple beginnings in 1944 in company founder Irene Grisotto Teixeira's home kitchen and its only distribution point the local train...

Embracing the world: innovative products and packaging developments, along with a brand new line for bard deposited candies, are elevating Dori items beyond commodities.(Dori Alimentos Ltda.)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Sharing its products worldwide since 1989, Dori Alimentos Ltda. plans to expand its export business and increase its global presence. Reinforcing its commitment to exports, and clearly on its way to accomplishing its goal, $13.5 million, or...

Building on partnerships: dedicated to service and quality, Florestal's extensive line of candy and chocolate look to command a growing share of the global candy market.(Florestal Alimentos S.A.)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Ask Roberto Bloj, export manager for Florestal Alimentos S.A., what sets his company apart in a crowded marketplace and there isn't a hint of hesitation. "It's the diversity of our product line. It makes our company more flexible and able...

Sweet taste of success: Peccin combines its 48-year tradition in candy making with exporting experience to extend its global presence.(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Flexibility is key to growth for chewy and hard candy producer Peccin S.A., which is successfully and significantly expanding its export business. "We're flexible enough to meet buyers' customized needs and adapt our product lines to any...

Perfecting memorable flavors: Boavistense stays true to its commitment to developing new, innovative flavors and product types with a firm eye on the U.S. market.(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Founded in 1955, Balas Boavistense S.A.'s tagline is "unforgettable flavors," and the company aims not to disappoint. Its factory, located in the southern Brazilian city of Erechim, has a monthly capacity of more than 3,000 tons, including...

Simas builds success in paradise: after doubling its production space, Simas Industrial looks to further expand its export business.(Simas Industrial S.A.)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Combining year-round summer weather with 255 miles of spectacular coastline and breathtaking beaches, it's not surprising that tourism is the chief industry in Natal, the capital of Brazil's northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte. ...

Quality rules at Arcor: Arcor do Brasil is conquering world markets with its chocolates, hard candies, lollipops and bubble gum, strongly backed by its Argentine parent.(Company Profile)
January 1, 2004... Combining Brazilian flair with Argentine candy expertise, Arcor do Brasil Ltda offers a powerful blend of products and services that make it a force throughout the world. As part of the Argentina-based Arcor Group, Arcor do Brasil operates...