Candy Business articles from March 2004

Candy Business archives from March 2004

Product of the year secrets revealed.(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Banking on what might turn out to be short-lived fads in consumer tastes and eating habits is always risky. But for the still-growing number of confectioners who have introduced low carb items to their product line ups, the gamble is paying off...

Impact buys Foreign Candy brands.(News)(Foreign Candy Company Inc.)(Impact Confections Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... HULL, LA -- Several of the top brands marketed by Foreign Candy Co., Inc. have been sold to Impact Confections, Inc. The Colorado Springs-based company acquires Mega Warheads, Wally Pops, Paint Brush, Sidewalk Chalk Bubble Gum and Bubble Gum...

Brown & Haley takes Roca low-carb.(News)(Almond Roca candy introduced )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... TACOMA, WA -- Carbs-In-Line is a new three-item line of low-carb candy from Brown & Haley. Included is a low-carb version of Almond Roca, as well as two new items, mint flavor bars and soy crunch. Each is said to contain two carbohydrates. ...

ADM boosts lecithin prices.(News)
March 1, 2004... DECATUR, IL -- ADM is increasing the price of its lecithin products by an average of three cents per pound. The change took effect in early April. However, ADM's Graham Keen, vice-president, corporate marketing, tells CandyBUSINESS the...

Bimbo buys three candy companies.(Grupo Bimbo plans to buy Joyco de Mexico, Alimentos Duval, Lolimen)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's Grupo Bimbo has reached a deal to buy Joyco de Mexico, Alimentos Duval and Lolimen for $29.3 million. According to Bimbo, the purchase of the three companies based in Mexico will be made with existing cash resources....

Bauermeister to build Ghana cocoa plant.(News)
March 1, 2004... MEMPHIS -- A turnkey cocoa processing plant will be built in Accra, Ghana by U.S.-based Bauermeister, Inc. All processing equipment will be manufactured at Bauermeister's plant in Tennessee and shipped to Ghana for installation. With planned...

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

Private label sales continue to grow.(News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Dollar sales of private label candy jumped 11.4 percent last year, according to ACNielsen data for food, drug and mass (excluding Wal-Mart). For the 52-week period ended December 27, total sales tallied $261.6 million on a unit...

Garoto antitrust ruling gets support.(News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SAO PAULO -- Brazil's government recently stood firm behind a previous ruling by that country's antitrust authority calling for Nestle SA to sell Chocolates Garoto. Acording to CandyBUSINESS sources in Brazil, the announcement could deal a blow...

Peeps, celebrities team for charity.(News)(Just Born Inc. fund raising campaign)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... BETHLEHEM, PA -- Just Born, Inc. is coordinating a nationwide, multi-prong fund raising campaign for Easter Seals. The program kicked with an eBay-hosted Peep'l Easter Basket Auction. The auction features baskets filled with Peeps branded...

Parmalat puts Streglio on the block.(News)(chocolate brand of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A. for sale)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MILAN -- Troubled dairy giant Parmalat Finanziaria SpA has put Streglio, its upscale chocolate brand, up for sale, according to an ad the company placed in a daily Italian finance newspaper. The notice invited companies interested in acquiring...

Necco taps Fast Shell for Sky Bar.(News)
March 1, 2004... REVERE, MA -- The first U.S. application of Carle & Montanari's Chainless Moulding line with Fast Shell technology is up and running at Necco's new production facility in Revere, MA. With 650mm polycarbonate moulds running at a rate of about 15...

Brach's redesigns logo, packs.(News)(Brach's Confections Inc.introduces new logo and new package on its 100th anniversary)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... DALLAS -- As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Brach's Confections, Inc. is introducing a new logo and new package designs for its entire line of products. The company, part of Barry Callebaut AG, currently supplies about 200 items,...

Madelaine renovates B2B web site.(News)(Madelaine Chocolate Novelties Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY -- Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc. has redesigned its web site specifically for use by retailers, brokers and distributors. The new site has products arranged by category, with thumbnail images and basic information...

BestSweet spends $1 million on Baskin-Robbins.(News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MOORESVILLE, NC -- BestSweet Inc. will spend more than $1 million in advertising and promotion on its Baskin-Robbins hard candy line in 2004. The program will feature regular and sugarfree Baskin-Robbins lines, with ads appearing in Oprah,...

Wrigley readies international expansion.(News)(Joyco India Private Ltd.)(Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has gained approval from regulators in China, Germany and Spain to acquire Agrolimen's Joyco Group. Approvals from regulatory authorities in France, India, Italy and Poland are still pending. ...

Myerson, Allured honored for services, achievement.(News)(Jim Myerson)(Allen Allured)(The National Confectioners Association awards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ORLANDO -- The National Confectioners Association presented Jim Myerson with its Distinguished Service Award and honored Allen Allured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its recent State of the Industry Conference. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Four-color depositor debuts.(New Product News)
March 1, 2004... * A NEW FOUR-COLOR hard candy depositing process from APV Baker plc is said to increase product development possibilities by incorporating multiple colors and components in each piece. The one-shot technology is said to be capable of producing...

Loma improves load cell performance, accuracy.(New Product News)
March 1, 2004... * LOMA SYSTEMS, INC.'S AS checkweigher line features FIT (Fast Intelligent Transducer) digital load cells that output up to 600 measurements per second. The components are said to improve accuracy and speed by eliminating background static...

Level Detectors handle tough powders.(New Product News)
March 1, 2004... * DYNATROL G-SERIES Level Detectors, from Automation Products, Inc., are said to provide users with accurate high-, mid- and low-point level detection capabilities. Target applications include powders and other bulk solids that tend to pack or...

Upgrade program for printheads.(New Product News)
March 1, 2004... * IN COOPERATION WITH ink jet manufacturers, Trident launches its "Trade In-Trade Up" program for industrial ink jet print-heads, Available through June 30, the plan allows users of inkjets from a number of manufacturers to upgrade systems...

Bulk box replacement is really a bag.(New Product News)
March 1, 2004... * FLEXISTAK CONTAINERS, from B.A.G. Corp., are said to combine the best characteristics of a box with the advantages of a bulk bag. According to the company, FlexiStak is for powder or bulk solids traditionally transported in corrugated...

Case packer offers vertical, horizontal flexibility.(New Product News)
March 1, 2004... * THE DP 260C combination case packer from SWF Companies reaches speeds of up to 240 bpm for flat packs, and up to 70 bpm for vertical packs. The system is said to be ideal for a wide variety of bagged (polyethylene and poly coated kraft paper)...

Closed loop conveyor belting upgraded.(New Product News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * WIREBELT COMPANY of America's C-Cure Edge openmesh, stainless steel wire belting is designed to enhance efficiency in confectionery production environments. The belts are said to be ideal for enrobing and cooling and feature closed loop...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... * THIS CALENDAR IS PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TO OUR READERS AND CandyBUSINESS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS AND TO SUBMIT EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CANDYBUSINESS.COM 2004 APRIL 2-3 NAMA SPRING EXPO ...

The trans fat dance: the FDA mandate to label trans fats affects all, but with few candy makers rushing to change their items, are trans fats a major concern in the industry?(Ingredient Insight)
March 1, 2004... CANDY AND CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURERS will need to declare the trans fatty acid content of their items on product labels beginning January 1, 2006. Foods containing less than 0.5 grams per serving are exempt from the FDA's mandatory labeling...

Cut & wrap: the high cost of flexibility; Mid-range cut & wrap machines are in demand, but manufacturers say costs are beyond their reach. CandyBusiness examines candy makers' options.(Packaging Trends)
March 1, 2004... DEMAND FOR CUT & WRAP PACKAGING technology is on the rise among suppliers of all sizes, but the packaging flexibility the format offers comes at a price. According to equipment suppliers, manufacturers of toffee, bubble gum, caramel, fruit...

PMCA expo preview.(Show Preview)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... THE ART OF PANNING AND POLISHING will be the focus of the Back to Basics training series at the 58th Annual PMCA Technical Production Conference. This year's conference, April 26 to 28, will again be held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention...

Inside Just Born: David Shaffer and Ross Born, co-presidents of Just Born, Inc., reveal the strategies, philosophies and the investments it takes to thrive in a competitive market.(Special Report)
March 1, 2004... HOW DO YOU TRANSFORM an 81-year-old family-owned candy company into a world force in the candy market? If you're cousins David Shaffer and Ross Born, co-presidents of Just Born, Inc., you do it with a firm vision, a nod to history and...

Eurobrand Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * The breath mint sector continues to gain attention, with Eurobrand Inc. putting caffeine in its sugarfree, low carb and Kosher Euromints Energy Mints. In peppermint and cinnamon, 1.76 ounce tins have a SRP range of $1.99 to $2.49. Promos...

VerMints.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Promoting their organic, all-natural ingredients, VerMints are now available in Gingermint, chai and Cafe Express. New larger tins hold 1.41 ounces and have a SRP of $2.99.

Joel, Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(College Farm hard candy introduced )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Also using organic ingredients, Joel, Inc. debuts College Farm hard candy in five flavors. Made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, the candy comes in 4.75-ounce bags with a SRP of $2.59. Pieces are wrapped in biodegradable...

Au'some Candies Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Snerdles Fun Candy Fruit Bites)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Snerdles Fun Candy Fruit Bites from Au'some Candies Inc. are made with real fruit and covered in yogurt. The sour candy pieces come in two-ounce moulded packs and have a SRP of 99 cents. Snerdles are also offered as flat fruit snacks...

Gerrit J. Verburg Co.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Nostalgic Satellite Wafers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Nostalgic Satellite Wafers, satellite-shaped edible discs filled with colored candy beads, are back in the U.S. from Gerrit J. Verburg Co. They pack in 240-ct displays with retro graphics and have a SRP of five cents each.

Cocoa Pete's Chocolate Adventures.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(25 percent increase in chocolate bar size)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Cocoa Pete's Chocolate Adventures boosts the size of its bars by 25 percent to 2.5 ounces while holding the SRP at $2.50. They are available in dark chocolate and strawberry; chocolate, hazelnut and pistachio; chocolate and malt; and dark...

Motion Cos., Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * The Promotion in Motion Cos., Inc. is also upsizing its single-serve packs of Buddy Bears gummies, Sour Jacks, Nuclear Sqworms Sour Neon gummi worms, SunMaid Milk Chocolate Raisins and Fisher Milk Chocolate Peanuts. The packs have a SRP range...

Jelly Belly Candy Co.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Neon Inchworms)(Sour Neon Inchworms)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Two-toned Neon Inchworms and Sour Neon Inchworms from Jelly Belly Candy Co. are bi-flavored in cherry/lemon, orange/lime and blue raspberry/strawberry.

Pez Candy, Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Sesame Street Classic Dispensers from Pez Candy, Inc. feature Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, Elmo and Zoe. Also launching is a Bob The Builder series including Bob, Wendy, Pilchard the cat, Scoop the digger and Spud the scarecrow.

Sterling Truffle Bars.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Hand-painted, triangular-shaped upscale Sterling Truffle Bars come in unusual mixed flavors. Six-ounce bars have a SRP range of $11 to $17, and 12-ounce bars have a SRP of $20 to $30.

Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Bumble Bees chocolate)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Solid milk chocolate Bumble Bees are wrapped in yellow and black foils from Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc. The 50-cent items pack in 60-piece displays.

Pop Rocks Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Pop Rocks Bubble Gum launched)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * With Halloween 2004 presentations underway, Pop Rocks Inc. launches Pop Rocks Bubble Gum, with gum-flavor Pop Rocks and soft gum pieces. Each 0.37-ounce pack has a SRP of 50 cents and offers 12 percent more product per pack than regular Pop...

CandyRific, LLC.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Chupa Chups lollipops)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Plastic finger caps in ghoulish designs, Freaky Fingers from CandyRific, LLC. hold 0.58-ounce Chupa Chups lollipops. There are five designs with a SRP of 99 cents each.

Marich Confectionery Co.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Halloween Creams, Pectin Spooky Sours, jelly beans, licorice pastels, fruit sours and Pumpkin Cheesecake Caramels)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * The Halloween Bagline Select from Marich Confectionery Co. mixes Fall candies in cello bags finished with hangtags. Included are Halloween Select Mix, Halloween Creams, Pectin Spooky Sours, jelly beans, licorice pastels, fruit sours and...

Judson-Atkinson Candies, Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Pumpkin Painter Pops)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Judson-Atkinson Candies, Inc. offers Pumpkin Painter Pops featuring plastic jack-o'lanterns holding mouth painting crystals and pops. The SRP is 99 cents.

Lindt & Sprungli (USA) Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Lindor Truffles)(Halloween Lindor Milk Truffles)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Lindt & Sprungli (USA) Inc. introduces Token Pumpkin Boxes filled with five Lindor Truffles in jack-o'-lantern wrappers with a SRP of $2.99. Halloween Lindor Milk Truffles pack in 25-ct standup bags with a SRP of $5.99 and Pumpkin Tins hold...

Concord Confections Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Twinklers Dubble Bubble)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Twinklers Dubble Bubble from Concord Confections Inc. are orange, black and white sprinkle-coated gumballs. Halloween Dubble Bubble Dubbles has an orange-flavored and -colored pumpkin shape in the middle of each piece. Both pack in 12-ounce...

Ford Gum & Machine Co., Inc.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Chunk-A-Chew twist-wrap bubble gum packs in 260-ct Witch's Kettles plastic containers and plastic jars from Ford Gum & Machine Co., Inc. Both have a SRP of $6.99. Chunk-A-Chew is also available in one-pound bags with a SRP of $1.79. Haunted...

Fun Factory LLC.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Fun Factory LLC extends its Face Twisters Sour Bubble Gum line with Big Stik. It features 2.2 ounces of sour-coated bubble gum and has a SRP of 99 cents.

Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co.(Breath Mints, Organics Continue to Expand; Halloween Items Showcase Imagination)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co.'s NickCandy Fairly Odd Parents Magic Wands are filled with Sparkling Fairy Dust and bubble gum bits. Bage hold 45 wands with a SRP of up to $2.49. NickCandy Sour Buddies are gummies in assorted Nickelodeon...

ISM 2004: travelers to Cologne for the world's largest candy show were not disappointed with the variety of products on display.(Show Report)
March 1, 2004... THE PERFECT venue to spot trends in the candy category, ISM 2004 did not disappoint the more than 33,000 worldwide buyers who attended. Functional ingredients and unexpected flavors were on display, with aloe vera used as a flavor and an...

Confidential.
March 1, 2004... * GIVEN MALTITOL'S widespread use in low-carb products and the popular ingredient's occasional digestive side effects, can anyone explain the thinking behind the slogan emblazoned on every page of online retailer low-carb.com? Did they really...