Confectioner articles from January 2007

Confectioner archives from January 2007

On brands, storytelling and why it matters.(UpFront)
January 1, 2007... "Every picture tells a story," crooner Rod Stewart famously noted more years ago than I care to recall. I think the same is true of brands--or at least it should be. If a consumer can somehow connect--ever so subtly perhaps--with a brand's...

Top 10 trends for 2007.(NEWS & Trends)
January 1, 2007... It's that time of year when research firm Mintel International takes its annual stab at predicting the future. Mintel has announced 10 key trends that will shape the packaged goods industry in 2007. The trend list reflects an overall...

New addition at Hershey headquarters.(NEWS & Trends)
January 1, 2007... New on the Hershey, Pa., campus of The Hershey Company is the Global Customer Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed for strategic customer planning sessions. The center provides a destination for strategy sessions, brand...

Correction.(Correction notice)
January 1, 2007... A listing in Confectioner's 2007 Source Book incorrectly portrayed the company DLGLLC Inc. as the owner of the Smarties[R] candy brand. Smarties[R] is a trademark only of Ce De Candy, Inc., Union, N.J. A listing for Smartees also was...

NPD's "snack-fact" ... what were consumers giving as gifts during the winter holidays?(NEWS & Trends)
January 1, 2007... NPD's SnackTrack Holiday Profiles offer insights to promote understanding of the consumer attitudes and behaviors that drive sales and consumption of snack foods during the major U.S. holidays (Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and...

Wrigley buys Russian company.(NEWS & Trends)
January 1, 2007... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has inked a deal to acquire an 80 percent interest in A. Korkunov, a leading premium chocolate maker in Russia, with the remaining 20 percent to be acquired over time. Founded in 1999 by two Russian entrepreneurs, A....

PLMA's Sharoff opens up about private label.(OneOnOne)(Interview)
January 1, 2007... "Star Power: The Growing Influence of Store Brands in the U.S." is the title of a new report that details findings from the recent Private Label Manufacturers Association consumer research study. And, indeed, according to the research,...

Top 100 power players: exclusive research project ranks the 100 most powerful confectionery brands.(FEATURE PRESENTATION)(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... It's a given that brands are important to candy and gum companies. But just how important? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Getting to the heart of that question is what Confectioner's exclusive Top 100 Power Brands study is all about. ...

New Red Vines Straws item is fun--with no Strings attached!(ECRMFocus)(American Licorice Company)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... New from American Licorice is the Red Vines Super Strings Peelable, Chewable, Playable Straws. With six Original Red flavored laces wrapped around a center straw, the new and improved product is fun and creative, a unique twist to a candy...

New Belgian artisan chocolates from MultiZEN.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... MultiZEN Foods announces a new line-up of Belgian artisan chocolates called Chocolats Christina. These chocolates are hand-crafted in the old world European tradition using recipes that have evolved for more than 200 years, giving the...

Barricini goes for the gold with new chocolates.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Barricini Chocolate is attending ECRM for the first time and will introduce a new line of chocolates created in 2006 as well as a brand new line. The 2006 line includes a full selection of gourmet chocolates packaged in clear acetate tubs...

Maramor's Chocolate Coal all set for stockings.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Help Santa serve up some fun for those who've been either naughty or nice with Premium Milk Chocolate Coal from Maramor. A floor display/power wing contains 192 pieces of Milk Chocolate Coal. 36-count shipper options are available as well....

What's new from Zachary Confections.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Zachary Confections has been manufacturing quality confections for over 55 years, and although the company stays up to speed with current trends, there are some things that have not changed over time. Cordial Cherries are one of Zachary's...

Pez keeps it playful for Halloween, Christmas.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Pez offers a variety of assortments for Halloween and Christmas including 12/12-count poly pack counter displays, 108-count floor displays, 3/12-count blister packs (a dispenser and three rolls of candy), and 4/12-count poly pack clip strips....

Tropical unveils Palatable Pleasures collection.(ECRMFocus)(Tropical Foods Company Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Tropical Foods Inc. introduces the Palatable Pleasures Holiday Collection 2007. The collection includes Tropical's manufactured candy and snack items. The trays come in shelf-ready display cases that allow the tray to be displayed vertically....

Sour Punch punches up its packaging.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... American Licorice Co.'s Sour Punch brand has updated its look. The fresh, new, kid- and teen-preferred graphic design was created to stop kids in their tracks at retail and also includes a new, attention-grabbing logo. Sour Punch's "sour...

Brach's offers canisters and more for Christmas.(ECRMFocus)(Brach's Confections Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Brach's Holiday Canister Gift Pack features two Brach's holiday favorites--traditional Peppermint Nougats as well as Brach's Spearmint and Peppermint StarBrites in Christmas-themed canisters. There are two canisters per set with a to/from...

Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge Chew Bar is here.(ECRMFocus)(Candy Dynamics)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Candy Dynamics is launching a brand new product, Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge Chew Bar, to join its range of children's confectionery products. The new chew bar is available in an ultra-sour apple flavor, guaranteed to give kids of all ages...

Poppycock delivers an Indulgent snacking option.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Poppycock, which bills itself as "America's leading premium caramel popcorn," is available in four delicious flavors--Original, Pecan Delight, Cashew Lovers and Chocolate Lovers. Poppycock is noted for what the company describes as "our...

New Ferrero brand unveiled.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Making its debut from Ferrero are Ferrero Rondnoir Gift Boxes, available on Christmas 2007 displays. Rondnoir is described as a "refined confection," filled with a dark chocolate cream and "black pearl" of fine dark chocolate in the center,...

Fresh and fruity from Liberty Orchards.(ECRMFocus)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Aplets & Cotlets, Berry Delights, Fruit Delights, Fruit Tropicals and Fruit Chocolates Holiday Gift Boxes feature candies made with real fruit juices, fruit purees and premium nuts. The ingredients are slow-simmered together to condense the...

Seattle gets celebratory for 2007 holiday.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Holiday 2007 options from Seattle Chocolates include the Celebrate! 1.5 oz. box perfectly sized as an "add on" gift with a card and to encourage multiple sales. Mint and dark chocolate flavors are offered; the suggested retail price is $2.50...

Kandy Kastle's new Halloween line-up.(ECRMFocus)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Kandy Kastle, a division of MultiZEN foods, is launching a new line-up of Halloween candies to be shown for the first time at ECRM. Sure to attract attention are the Monster Mallow Spring Pops complete with 3-D heads made of marshmallow. With...

Lindt's festive holiday 2007 assortment.(Lindt introduces Lindt Holiday 2007 Collection of seasonal chocolate candies)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Lindt Holiday 2007 Collection offers a wide range of products to cover a multitude of consumer usage occasions. Stocking stuffers include Lindt's 3.5 oz. Milk Snowman, the newest addition to the line, and the Gold Reindeer, the company's...

Dorval introduces Elizabeth Shaw.(ECRMFocus)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Dorval announces the addition of Elizabeth Shaw to its portfolio of brands. The product range includes Chocolate Crisps, Irish Cream Truffles, Famous Names Liqueurs and Vodka Shots. Chocolate Crisps are foil-wrapped chocolates with honeycomb...

Shonfeld's offers great gift options.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Shonfeld's assortment of Christmas items offers a broad range of gift-giving options packaged in mugs as well as boot- and Christmas tree-shaped containers. Candy options include designer jelly beans, gummies, gum balls and more, available at...

Cadbury Adams ready to treat kids to Sour Patch and Swedish Fish.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... A variety of product options featuring Cadbury Adams' Sour Patch Kids and/or Swedish Fish are offered for Halloween 2007. Sour Patch Kids are sour coated and sweet candy pieces available in orange, lime, lemon and berry flavors. Swedish Fish...

Things will be popping for Halloween.(ECRMFocus)(Pop Rocks Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Pop Rocks offers a variety of items to keep the fun coming at Halloween. At .33-oz., Pop Rocks Pumpkin Patch singles deliver the fun of Pop Rocks with orange flavored rocks; they are available in 36-count display boxes and 144-count shippers....

Lance's Tom's brand goes seasonal.(ECRMFocus)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... For the first time in its long history, Lance's Tom's brand is offering seasonal packaging. Festive, holiday-themed one-pound laydown bags for both Halloween and Christmas 2007 contain 65-75 Peanut Butter Twist Logs. A 24-count, two-color...

Sunrise thinks big for coming holiday season.(ECRMFocus)(Sunrise Confections)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Capitalizing on the success of the new designs and products introduced for Christmas 2006, Sunrise Confections is offering three new "Big Bags" for the upcoming holiday season. Packed in 12-count cases, the items include 15-oz. Peppermint...

Pop Rocks gets into the Christmas spirit.(ECRMFocus)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... For the Christmas season, .33 oz. Pop Rocks Candy Cane singles provide a peppermint-flavored version of Pop Rocks; they are available in 18-count display boxes and 144-count shippers. The Pop Rocks Candy Cane Fun Size features 36 mini pouches...

Tis the season for new Arcor Christmas items.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Arcor offers a long list of holiday items for Christmas 2007. They include Arcor's Deluxe Mix in three- and four-pound gift tins. This premium mix of candies includes strawberry candies filled with cream, chocolate filled mints, butter and...

Arcor celebrates Halloween with Snoopy-themed product offerings.(ECRMFocus)(Arcor International)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The venerable Snoopy is prominently displayed on a variety of Halloween products from Arcor. A 120-count laydown bag features Snoopy's Assorted Pops, bubble gum-filled fruity, tongue-coloring lollipops. They are packed in a display-ready case...

Many options offered from Original Gourmet.(ECRMFocus)(Original Gourmet Food Company)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Original Gourmet Food Company has been in the gourmet food business since 1996. The brand is well known; products can be found in most major retail stores, clubs and specialty stores throughout the United States. The company prides itself on...

LaVie candy in tins makes debut.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Euro-American Brands now is carrying the La Vie line of hard candies. La Vie naturally flavored hard candy drops come in classic circular tins that are two ounces in size. The shapes of the candies match their fruit flavor and are available...

New Ritter Bar options offered.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Euro-American Brands is introducing two new Ritter Bars--a 3.5-ounce Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Chocolate Mousse as well as a 3.5-oz. Ritter Sport Extra Fine Dark Chocolate 71% Cocoa bar. Also available are 2.4-oz. Manner Milk Chocolate...

New Tic Tac Christmas 5-pack.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Each festive holiday pack contains freshmints, spearmints and cinnamon flavors. The new item is available in September 2007 as a 24-count counter display or a 60-count floorstand. The suggested retail price is $2.59. [ILLUSTRATION...

Brach's mixes it up for Halloween.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Brach's Milk Maid Caramel Candy Corn is a gourmet treat that combines the flavor of Brach's Candy Corn with the rich, creamy taste of Milk Maid Caramels for a fun seasonal combination. The combo may be enjoyed straight from the bag, in a...

Candy Tech has its 'eye' on Halloween.(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... Individually wrapped 14g gummies come in a fun eyeball shape. They are available in five colors and fruit flavors and packed in a "blood-lined" protective tray. The eyeballs come in a reusable plastic 50-count jar packed six jars per case....

What are the top valentine-themed packaged snack foods eaten during the valentine's day season?(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... WHAT ARE THE TOP VALENTINE-THEMED PACKAGED SNACK* FOODS EATEN DURING THE VALENTINE'S DAY SEASON?** Category % of Respondents Chocolate Candy 77.6% Non-Chocolate Candy 21.9% Cookies ...

What are the most popular types of valentine snack packages?(ECRMFocus)
January 1, 2007... WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR TYPES OF VALENTINE SNACK* PACKAGES? (Among those who consumed food that was themed for Valentine's Day, the percentage of respondents who answered yes to having a product themed as follows)** Packaging...

Raisins that Rock.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Innovative Candy Concepts (404) 505-7332 www.tootarts.com Innovative Candy Concepts, creator of the Too Tarts Smart Choice brand, branches out with the rollout of Rock'n Raisins. These one-of-a kind, healthy fruit treats sport a...

Snap-n-Glow Pops.(Product Update)(KoKo's Confectionery Novelty)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Koko's Confectionery (800) 638-6000 www.kokos.com New Snap-n-Glow Pops from Koko's offer a fun way to enjoy a traditional lollipop. Topping each stick is a 1.2-oz. lollipop available in a choice of four flavors--green apple,...

Gold Nugget ChocoRocks.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Kimmie Candy Co. (888) 532-1325 www.kimmiecandy.com New Gold Nugget ChocoRocks are gold-coated nuggets of chocolate packaged in a 1.5-oz. burlap bag. Special introductory packaging is offered; shipping begins this month. ...

Gourmet Taffy.(Product Update)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Sweet Candy (801) 886-1444 www.sweetcandy.com New packaging for Sweet's twist-wrapped Gourmet Taffy mirrors the product inside. Sweet's Signature Series Gourmet Taffy line includes the following varieties: caramel, watermelon,...

Cotton Candy Explosion.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Pop Rocks (770) 399-1776 www.pop-rocks.com Featuring eye-catching pastel packaging, new limited edition Pop Rocks Cotton Candy Explosion delivers a popping version of the fluffy and delicious treat long associated with fairs,...

New Carbonated Candy flavors.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Big Sky Brands (416) 599-5415 www.bigskybrands.com Big Sky Brands has added three new Jones Soda Carbonated Candy flavors--Cream Soda, MF Grape and Orange & Cream. The carbonated candy in a tin delivers the flavor of a Jones...

Now and Later on a stick.(Product Update)(Farley's & Sathers Candy Company Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. (800) 533-0330 www.farleysandsathers.com The popular Radberry Now and Later taffy candies on a stick, previously available only at Halloween, are now available all year round. Now and Later Radberry...

King Leo Crunchy Patties.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Quality Candy Co. (760) 765-2264 www.kingleocandy.com New King Leo Crunchy Patties blend hard candy bits sandwiched between a double layer of Belgian dark chocolate. The Patties come 12 pieces per 16-ounce tin. Flavors include...

Organic macadamia confections.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Hawaiian Host (808) 848-0500 www.hawaiianhost.com Hawaiian Host Pure Aloha Organics, billed by the company as the world's first certified organic Hawaiian macadamias and chocolate-covered macadamias produced for major commercial...

Dark chocolate Harvest Sweets.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Cape Cod Provisions (508) 564-5840 www.capecodprovisions.com Cape Cod Provisions introduces a dark chocolate version of Harvest Sweets Chocolate Covered Fruits. Cape Cod Provisions has responded to the increased demand for dark...

Fudge that's fun.(Product Update)(Flippin' Fudge)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Flippin' Fudge (866) 423-8343 www.flippinfudge.com With a name inspired by the movie "Napoleon Dynamite," Flippin' Fudge is a dark chocolate fudge sold in hand-cut, foil-wrapped cubes and packaged for a variety of special--and...

Sour Power Rollin' Rockers.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Dorval Trading Co. (800) 367-8252 www.dorvaltrading.com Sour Power Rolling Rockers from Dorval are rolled-up candy belts that come in two different varieties--Quattro and Blue Raspberry. Quattro is a four-colored, four-flavored,...

New snack boxes.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Madelaine Chocolate Novelties (718) 945-1500 www.madelainechocolate.com Madelaine has extended its line of 72% dark chocolate with the addition of two new 2.5-oz. snack boxes. The new varieties are Dark Chocolate with...

Signature gourmet chocolates from Harry London.(Product Update)
January 1, 2007... Harry London Chocolates has launched a Signature line of assorted gourmet chocolates presented in a variety of unique packaging configurations. The collection expands the selection of gourmet chocolates available to customers year round. ...

Value the middle: the distribution channel is a critical, but often silent, link between manufacturers and retailers; now, the channel speaks out for better partnerships and a redefinition of its value proposition.(MiddleGround)
January 1, 2007... They are intentionally in the middle. The middle, in fact, defines their very existence; however, sometimes the middle can get squeezed. Distributors in the candy and snack arena are facing tighter margins and SKU proliferation; some are...

AWMA study backs distributors.(MiddleGround)
January 1, 2007... Despite the fact that they bring tremendous value to the convenience-store channel, distributors have been getting the shaft. "They continue to experience declining and disappointing profits, returns on investments and assets, and yet...

Crunch time: whether they're sweet, salty, or a little bit of both, snacks are getting a lot of positive industry attention, led by better-for-you health news.(CatgeoryInsights)
January 1, 2007... It's two hours 'til quitting time, and an administrative assistant is slumping at her desk. She's tired and she's hungry for "something good." Just then, an advertising announcement on her boss's radio catches her attention: "It's 2:58 p.m....

Top 100 Power Brands spotlighted in this issue ...(LastWord)
January 1, 2007... The Power Brand Report is a very different way to look at the power of brands within the confectionery industry. We're proud to debut this list calculated for Confectioner by respected brand valuation firm, Intangible Business, which has...