Confectioner articles from December 1 2001

Confectioner archives from December 1 2001

Bright lights of altruism and initiative. (Up Front).(candy companies get patriotic)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Driving back to Illinois after my family's Thanksgiving trek to Pennsylvania, an Ohio house decked Out in red and blue lights caught my eye at twilight. It was a patriotic addition to the twinkling red and green combinations and the clear...

Kraft's Morrison IDs snack trends and what they mean for candy. (News Trends...Strategy...Analysis).(Denise Morrison on the snack food industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... What's $50 billion in size and growing at a 5% annual rate despite a sluggish, some say recessionary economy? Everyone's true national pastime -- snacking. Speaking at Stagnito Communications' second annual Confectionery and Snack New...

NCA conference moves to February. (News Trends...Strategy...Analysis).
December 1, 2001... There's still time to register for the National Confectioners Association's annual State of the Industry Conference, which will be held Feb. 14 - 16, 2002, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego. The conference was moved back from its...

Names in the news. (Who's Who People...Promotions...Activities).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Kraft Foods has tapped Denise Morrison, 47, formerly executive vice president, Kraft Foods North America, and general manager, Confections Division, for the role of executive vice president, Kraft Foods North America and general manager,...

Merchandising inspiration from Germany: Unique retailer takes a creative approach to niche market. (Publisher's Perspective).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... In Confectioner's October issue we launched our new tag line -- "Solutions and Ideas for Category Growth." I felt it was important for all of us on the Confectioner staff to rededicate ourselves to consistently delivering ideas from industry...

Cracker Barrel's sweet nostalgia: Forward-thinking retailer mines consumers' love for yesteryear with distinctive confectionery comfort foods. (In The Store).
December 1, 2001... From the rocking chairs on the front porch to the chicken and dumplings on the menu of the restaurants, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores are all about nostalgia. "What we want to do is to take our guests on a trip down memory lane,"...

Candy makers show their patriotic stripes. (Candy Product Update).(new red, white and blue packaging)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, candy companies are unwrapping new red, white and blue offerings -- and in many cases contributing a portion of the proceeds to charitable initiatives supporting those affected. In...

FastBreak. (Candy Proudct Update).
December 1, 2001... Hershey Foods (717) 534-6799 Hershey's is extending its popular Reese's franchise with the rollout of Reese's FastBreak. The new candy bar contains a core of Reese's peanut butter between a top layer of chocolate nougat and a bottom...

Fruit Jelly Bar. (Candy Product Update).
December 1, 2001... Joaly Enterprise Co. (562) 229-9455 The Fruit Jelly Bar is a blend of fruit and jelly. Each bar contains real fruit suspended in seaweed extract gelatin. The Fruit Jelly Bar is fat-free, cholesterol-free and pasteurized. A special...

Limited edition Mike and Ike flavors. (Candy Product Update).
December 1, 2001... Just Born (800) 445-5787 Just Born has added two new "limited edition" flavors to its Mike and Ike product line. New Lemonade and Cotton Candy flavors will be shipped in March 2002 and will be available only through September 2002....

New peg bags. (Candy Product Update).
December 1, 2001... Willy Wonka (630) 773-2090 Candy Factory Wonka has added Mini Shock Tarts and Gobstoppers to its line of four-ounce peg bags. The suggested retail price for the peg bags is 99 cents.

New brand. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Dorval Trading Co. (845) 624-3031 Dorval Trading Co. has launched its own line of branded candy, Choice Confections. The brand will serve as an umbrella for many of the company's items, replacing Colombina manufactured products....

Truck' in candy flagship. (Candy Product Update).
December 1, 2001... Artek USA (866) 278-3501 Artek USA Inc. has added a replica of a flag to the sides of its toy trailer truck filled with fruit-flavored candies. The trailer truck is 1/64 scale, fully operational and available in red, white and blue...

New peg bags. (Candy Product Update).
December 1, 2001... Georgia Nut Co. (847) 674-3717 Georgia's has added three new peg bag items to its line. One of the three is Peanut Teenies, candy-coated, milk chocolate-covered mini peanuts available in a six-ounce peg bag. In addition, Peanut...

New Mike and Ike flavors. (Candy Product Update).(Just Born Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Just Born (800) 445-5787 Just Born is adding new Mike and Ike Orange 'n Cream and Strawberries 'n Cream to its permanent product line. When the two flavors were first introduced this past spring, the plan was for them to be...

Jelly Planet Jelly Pops. (Candy Product Update).
December 1, 2001... Frankford Candy Co. (215) 735-5200 Frankford Candy Co. reports an enthusiastic response from retailers to its new Jelly Planet line of licensed hand-crafted jelly Pops. Jelly Planet Jelly Pops are individual lollipops that feature...

Butt-Ugly Martians. (Candy Product Update).(Amurol Confections)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Amurol Confections (630) 553-4800 Amurol will launch a line of Butt-Ugly Martians products this spring under license from Just Licensing Limited and based on the new Nickelodeon series of the same name set to begin airing in January....

Sorcerer's secrets items. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Au'some Candies (908) 222-0238 Au'some has unveiled three new candy items with magical, mystical imagery. They include a Candy-Filled Wizard, a Candy Cauldron and a Candy Sorcerer's Wand. Each 6 1/4-inch Wizard contains...

Cherry Hill Jelly Slices. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Vista Marketing (718) 548-3582 Vista offers assorted and individually wrapped pectin jelly fruit slices, which it bills as ideal for gift basket packers and bulk users, among others. Available flavors include peach, watermelon,...

Alien Poppin' Pops. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Impact Confections Alien Poppin' Pops are 1.1-ounce lollipops with a "cracklin"' powder, all housed in a tube capped by a colorful alien's head. Four fruit-flavored varieties are offered. The Alien Pop assortment comes in a counter...

Clicker Licker. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... R.L. Albert & Son Clicker Licker is a colorful interactive novelty item that features a whisfie on the bottom and a figure on top with arms that "click and clack" against its head. A peach, strawberry or watermelon-flavored pop is...

Santa dispenser. (Candy Product Update).(Santa Dispenser Bubble Gum)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Amurol Confretions Amurol Confections greets the holidays with the rollout of Santa Dispenser Bubble Gum. Stuffed with candy-coated bubblegum, Santa's unique dispensing mechanism operates by pushing the back of his hat, which allows the...

Jaret to put some muscle behind Hawaiian punch candy intro. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Jaret International is hoping to deliver a nice, strong Hawaiian Punch in the candy aisle when its new Hawaiian Punch Soft & Chewy Candy debuts in retail outlets in January. The new candy effectively delivers the taste of the popular...

Tins of jolt candy. (Candy Product Update).(Jolt Cola Energy Rush )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Taste of Nature (310) 396-4433 Taste of Nature this month launches Jolt Cola Energy Rush pressed tablet candies in a 1.5-ounce recloseable tin with a suggested retail price of $1.79. The tablets are cola-flavored and enhanced with...

Fr-ooze Pop. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Au'some Candies (908) 222-0238 Au'some plans to launch Frooze Pop in spring 2002. It is a new candy lollipop made with real fruit juice and fortified with Vitamin C. As the lollipop is licked, the thin coating dissolves and the...

Ghostly Glow Pops. (Candy Product Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Impact Confections (719) 268-6100 The 1.5-ounce Ghostly Glow Pops feature a glowing handle that kids can convert into a bracelet. Flavor varieties include Scary Cherry, Monster Melon and Freaky Fruity. Display configurations include...

New gourmet items. (Candy Product Update).(Fran's Nib-Bits)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Fran's Chocolates (800) 422-3726 Fran's is launching the following new holiday items. Fran's Nib-Bits are made using the fruit of the cocoa bean enrobed in a custom-blended dark chocolate to create an intensely flavored snack....

New formulation. (Candy Product Update).(Baby Ruth chocolate bar)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... Nestle USA (818) 549-6000 Baby Ruth now boasts a tastier, softer fudge center thanks to a reformulation. According to Nestle, more than 75 percent of consumers tested found the new formula "softer to bite" and "easier to chew." New...

Industry is sailing in fair winds: "Steady as she goes" could be the watchword, according to most indicators. (Annual Business Report).(candy industry sales)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... This is year the Annual Business Report brings mostly good news. While the waters of retail commerce are never totally calm, the confectionery industry seems to have entered a patch of calm seas and fair winds, and the barometer is steady....

Candy trends from Europe: Why they matter to U.S. retail candy buyers. (Trade Talk).
December 1, 2001... Harry Potter is now drawing Star Wars-size crowds in American movie theaters, but the boy sorcerer conquered Europe months ago with a host of chocolate and confectionery products. Nothing is hotter right now on the continent than Harry Potter...

Finding the ticket to cinema sales: Theater concessions candy buyers seek creative promos, innovative packaging. (Category Insights).
December 1, 2001... You might call candy the "icing on the cake" of movie theater food and beverage sales -- with the cake, of course, comprised of popcorn and soda. So it's no surprise that concessions buyers are constantly seeking ways to make that icing a bit...

Candy factory comes to life in FAO Schwarz. (Marketing and Merchandising).(Willy Wonka Candy Factory)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Willy Wonka has partnered with FAO Schwarz to create an interactive candy display replicating the fictional Willy Wonka Candy Factory in the toy retailer's store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The new display made its debut in August as a...

Billboard video back with new concept. (Marketing and Merchandising).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... BillBoard Video, the entrepreneurial concern that last year hoped to attract candy and snack advertisers on the full motion video network it was installing on gasoline pumps, has revamped its technology. The second generation of BillBoard...

Taste of nature gets spiderman license. (Marketing and Merchandising).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Spiderman arrives on the large screen this spring, and Taste of Nature will capitalize on the premiere with two new offerings. The company has inked an exclusive licensing deal with Sony Pictures, which allows the Beverly Hills, Calif.-based...

An apple a day. (Marketing and Merchandising).(Amurol Confections' Caramel Apple Bubble Gum)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... This floorstand for Amurol Confections' Caramel Apple Bubble Gum holds 72 SKUs of the product, stands four feet high, and is designed to catch the shoppers' eye in-store. The apple bubble gum housed in each molded plastic caramel apple is...

Annabelle expands. (Marketing and Merchandising).(Annabelle Candy Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Annabelle Candy Co., Hayward, Calif., is expanding distribution of three of its candy bars -- Rocky Road, Big Hunk and Abba-Zaba -- to the East Coast and Midwest. The candy bars, which have been sold on the West Coast for more than 50...

Sid now in chocolate. (Marketing and Merchandising).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... My Favorite Company, creator of Sid the Talking Bear, is partnering up with the Fannie May and Fanny Farmer candy stores to extend the Sid concept. Sid Bear has proven to be a strong seller in department stores and specialty gift shops...

The last word.(holiday candy sales)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... I hope your holidays were wonderful and that 2002 will bring you peace and prosperity. 'Twas the season... Consumers spent their dollars carefully this holiday season, which is not all bad news for the confectionery category....

Confectioner and Snack retailer.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Dear Readers, I am extremely pleased to present you with the latest tool from Confectioner and Snack Retailer magazines, our 2002 Confectioner & Snack Retailer Sourcebook. This Sourcebook contains listings of industry snack and...

Manufacturers. (A - I).(Directory)
December 1, 2001... A A.R.A. FOOD CORP. 8029 NW 60th St, Miami, FL 33166 305-592-5558 Fax: 305-599-1385 www.arafood.com Alberto R. Abrante, Sr., President Alberto R. Abrante, Jr., Vice President Michael Loriga, Sales Manager ...

Manufacturers. (J - Z).(Directory)
December 1, 2001... J J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. 6000 Central Hwy Pennsauken, NJ 08109 856-665-9533 Fax: 856-665-6718 Steve Taylor, Vice President Sales Products Snack Products Pretzels Other salty snacks Brands ICEE...

Non-Chocolate products.
December 1, 2001... BREATH MINTS I-SUGAR FREE; 2-PRIVATE LABEL; 3-SEASONAL; 4-BULK; 5-FUND RAISING; 6-PACKAGED Abdallah Candies Inc. (6) Adams USA (1) Amurol Confections Co. (1, 6) Beta Brands USA Ltd. (1, 2, 6) Big Sky Brands (1, 6)...

Brand.
December 1, 2001... A FOOT OF A Sahagian & Associates Inc. A YARD OF Sahagian & Associates Inc. ABBA-ZABA Annabelle Candy Co. Inc. ABSOLUTELY ALMOND The Chocolate House AFTER DARK Astor Chocolate Corp. AFTER...

Brokers by state.
December 1, 2001... Canada - Atlantic Emkay Confectionery Machinery Co., Newtown, CT Thomas, Large & Singer Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada Trebley Atlantic Sales Inc., St. John's, NF, Canada Canada - B.C./West Emkay Confectionery Machinery Co.,...

Brokers.(Directory)
December 1, 2001... A ACOSTA 6822 Oak Hall Ln, Columbia, MD 21045 418-290-9800 Fax: 410-312-7330 Geographic Territory Covered National PRODUCT CATEGORIES Candy/Gum Snack Other: Beverages, General Merchandise SERVICE...

Importers.(Directory)
December 1, 2001... A ADRO INTERNATIONAL INC. 1142 East Fifth St Brooklyn, NY 11230 718-252-0119 Fax: 718-258-5258 R. L. ALBERT & SON INC. 19 W Elm St Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-8655 Fax: 203-622-7454 Lawrence D. Albert,...