Confectioner articles from September 2007

Confectioner archives from September 2007

Eye candy for the market researcher: tracking where consumers look reveals what they see, buy.(Retail Strategies)
September 1, 2007... So you've finally done it! You've created the most fun, delicious, nutritious, kid-friendly parent-approved candy of all time. The formula has been perfected, the recipe patented and the packaged product shipped out to retailers all around...

Fueling up outdoors enthusiasts: sporting goods retailers target shoppers with sweets, snacks, energy bars and jerky, lots of jerky.(In The Store)(Cover story)(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... Rugged outdoorsy types love their venison jerky and salty pretzels. Health-conscious athletes may shy away from candy for the most part, preferring energy bars for a quick pick-me-up or even meal replacement. But when they all get that...

Sour Patch Extreme.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Cadbury Adams USA LLC Booth 821 973.909.2000 www.cadburyadams.com The latest addition to the Sour Patch family, Sour Patch Extreme introduces a one-of-a-kind taste experience that combines two unique flavors in one...

Warheads Super Sour Spray with lollipop.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Impact Confections Inc. Booth 1215 719.268.6100 www.impactconfections.com Impact Confections launches its Warheads Super Sour Spray with Lollipop. The lollipop can be sprayed for a sweet and sour sensation or the lollipop...

New flavors and--Elvis Pez-Ley?(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... For the first time, PEZ Candy is expanding its product line into a new product category with the new PEZ Mini Mints. The new sugar-free mints, in Orange and Mint flavors, feature dispensers based on the original PEZ dispenser design of 55...

Aura Clip 'n' Go Gum and Mints.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... New Era Brands LLC Booth 670 847.559.0557 www.newerabrands.com Fresh breath has officially gone mobile, thanks to new Aura brand Clip 'n' Go Gum and Clip 'n' Go Mints, fresh breath has officially gone mobile. The new...

Russell Stover rolls out new assortments.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Russell Stover Private Reserve boasts elegant chocolates featuring silky milk, 70% cacao dark and crisp white chocolate with unparalleled centers including Mocha Ganache, Triple Chocolate Mousse, Toasted South Seas Coconut and Vanilla Bean...

Pop Rocks Chocolate Bar.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Pop Rocks Inc. Booth 1021 866.570.8800 www.pop-rocks.com The beloved popping candy, Pop Rocks, has merged with the traditional chocolate bar to create one of the most ground-breaking new candies on the market. The new Pop...

Sugar-Free Peeps Marshmallow Hearts.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Just Born Inc. Booth 2001 610.867.7568 www.justborn.com Just Born Inc. introduces Peeps Sugar-Free Marshmallow Hearts in Vanilla Creme and Strawberry Creme, which were designed to meet the needs of consumers seeking...

Now and Later Soft taffy candy.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc. Booth 1609 800.533.0330 www.farleysandsathers.com Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. launches a soft version of the traditional Now and Later taffy candy. Now and Later Soft is available in a...

Foreign candy rolls out rips.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Rips bite-size licorice are fat-free and made with natural fruit juice. Rips sanded Strawberry and Green Apple licorice pieces are great for snacking, movies and anytime treats. Rips bite-size licorice is available as a 4-ounce Peg Bag and a...

Twix Java.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Masterfoods USA, a Division of Mars Inc. Booth 1745 908.852.1000 www.m-ms.com Twix and coffee lovers alike will experience a new and enticing way to enjoy their favorite candy bar with the introduction of Twix Java....

Gummy Bracelets.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Imaginings 3 Inc./Flix Candy Booth 1209 847.647.1370 www.flixcandy.com Gummy Strips and Gummy Fishies, and now the newest entree in the hot gummy craze are Gummy Bracelets, the bracelet kids can eat. Each four-pack has four...

Build Your Own Skeleton Pop.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Pop Rocks Inc. Booth 1021 866.570.8800 www.pop-rocks.com A truly innovative new concept in lollipops, Build Your Own Skeleton Pop comes in a yummy Strawberry Swirl flavor with lollipop sticks shaped like skeleton...

Mint for diamond anniversary.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... The 3 Musketeers brand celebrates its diamond anniversary with its new 3 Musketeers Mint, which offers fluffy mint nougat dipped in luscious, dark chocolate. The new candy bar blends the signature light and fluffy texture with the refreshing...

Chef Ghoulicious Box of Boogers.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Imaginings 3 Inc./Flix Candy Booth 1209 847.647.1370 www.flixcandy.com Slimy, squishy, sticky gummies that look and feel real but taste great--that's what can be found in Chef Ghoulicious Box of Boogers from Imaginings 3....

Gooey Ghouls Mini Combo Treats.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Madelaine Chocolate Booth 1183 (800) 322-1505 www.madelainechocolate.com Here is an assortment of filled treats that are quite the "trick" for this Halloween season. Madelaine Chocolate offers ghosts, devils, mummies,...

Pop Rocks Topping.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Pop Rocks Inc. Booth 1021 866.570.8800 www.pop-rocks.com For use on desserts of all kinds, the one-and-only Pop Rocks Topping features big Pop Rocks pieces covered in rich milk chocolate that first melts and then delivers...

Airheads Pops.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Booth 1421 800.283.5988 www.perfettivanmelle.com The intense, mouth-watering, fruity flavor of Airheads bars is now available in a pop. New Airheads Pops come in six delicious fruit flavors-Blue...

Hello Again, Joe Bazooka.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Topps introduces the new Bazooka Bubblegum, answering consumers' calls to ditch last year's new rectangle gum in a twist wrap with the comics printed in two colors on the inside of the packaging. This year heralds the return of the classic...

Candy fan combo.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Candyrific LLC Booth 875 502.893.3626 www.candyrific.com Candyrific offers M&M's Character, NASCAR and Skittles licensed toy fan and candy combos to fly off retailers' shelves. The Skittles toy fan and candy combo holds...

Bubblicious Ink'd bubble gum.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Cadbury Adams USA LLC Booth 821 973.909.2000 www.cadburyadams.com Cadbury Adams makes its mark on bubble-blowing fun with Bubblicious Ink'd, the first-ever liquid-filled tongue-painting gum. The special liquid-filled center...

Toxic Waste Sour Dip & Lick Lollipop.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Candy Dynamics Booth 1071 888.400.7606 www.CandyDynamics.com A truly exciting new concept, Toxic Waste Sour Dip & Lick Lollipops combine a delicious sour lollipop with intense Toxic Waste sour powder. The unique shape of...

Quench Gum.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Mueller Sports Medicine Booth 224 800.356.9522 www.quenchgum.com Quench Gum, one of America's best-selling sports gum, is now available in two new thirst-quenching flavor combinations, Double Raspberry and Strawberry...

Queen Anne Cordial Cherries.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... World's Finest Chocolate Booth 959 800.366.2462 www.wfchocolate.com World's Finest Chocolate, manufacturer of the Queen Anne brand of chocolate-covered cordials, has introduced two new products for the theatre-box set....

Mike and Ike spray candy.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Impact Confections Inc. Booth 1215 719.268.6100 www.impactconfections.com Through a licensing agreement with Just Born, Mike and Ike sweet flavors are now available in spray candy. Available in 24-count assorted flavor...

Ultimate Collection Squares Chocolate.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. Booth 511 510.483.6970 www.ghirardelli.com Ghirardelli brings all its favorite Ghirardelli chocolates together in a new boxed chocolate gift, signature Squares Chocolates. The beautiful gold gift...

Jelly'gnite.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... MJS Trading Inc. Booth 1082 877.838.1050 www.sweet-impressions.us New Jelly'gnite jelly/gummy candy contains all natural colors, flavors and real fruit juice and is gluten free and 99 percent fat free. [ILLUSTRATION...

Funtime.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... MJS Trading Inc. Booth 1082 877.838.1050 www.sweet-impressions.us Funtime comes in three great flavors, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. A healthier alternative targeted to kids, Funtime has a high piece count of 20 per...

Camille Bloch Mousse Bars.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Dorval Trading Co. Booth 420 845.624.3031 www.dorvaltrading.com Rich Swiss chocolate Camille Bloch Mousse Bars are 3.5 ounces. They come in milk, dark, caramel and hazelnut varieties. The Camille Bloch product lineup also...

Chocolats Christina.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Multizen Foods Booth 1582 858.569.4101 www.ChocolatsChristina.com Artisan-decorated Chocolats Christina are created to deliver the taste experience of fine European chocolates. A 16-piece selection of Chocolats Christina...

Cafe Select Chai Tea Trios.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... NECCO Booth 1620 800.225.5508 www.necco.com A centuries-old beverage, Chai Tea has a warm, soothing effect and plays a significant role in many cultures and has become increasingly popular throughout the world. NECCO...

Wrench Mints.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Wrench Mints Inc. Booth 222 323.533.5031 www.wrenchmints.com Functional, concealable, and a new way to fix bad breath. Wrench Mints took the iconic symbol of all tools and fixing and turned it into a breath mint with Wrench...

Peeps Spooky Friends.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Just Born Inc. Booth 2001 610.867.7568 www.justborn.com Just Born is scaring up a variety of sweets for trick-or-treaters this Halloween. New, individually wrapped Peeps Spooky Friends will brighten Halloween parties and...

Peeps Marshmallow Peppermint-Flavored Stars.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Just Born Inc. Booth 2001 610.867.7568 www.justborn.com Just Born Inc. introduces Peeps Marshmallow Peppermint-Flavored Stars, its first peppermint-flavored PEEPS. Wrapped for the holiday in festive red and white stripes,...

Mini Cow Tales.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Goetze's Candy Co. Inc. Booth 1945 410.342.2010 www.goetzecandy.com Goetze's Candy Co. recently introduced a new 10-ounce size bag of Mini Cow Tales, a bite-sized version of the No. 1-selling 25-cent item Cow Tales. They...

Trolli Spiders.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc. Booth 1609 800.533.0330 www.farleysandsathers.com New Trolli Spiders are chewy gummies in flavorful black cherry, grape and strawberry flavors and look real enough to make a person squirm....

March madness mesh bag of basketballs.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... R.M. Palmer Co. Booth 653 610.372.8971 www.rmpalmer.com Delicious Double Crisp balls are foiled to look like basketballs and are in a mesh bag with a colorful hang tag. There are 18 bags packed in a colorful display packer....

The greening of chocolate.(Up Front)
September 1, 2007... I confess that I'm not a die-hard "green consumer." Oh, I do the basics, like dumping plastics and paper into their respective recycling bins and dragging them to the curb on Sunday nights. And I buy organic produce on a semi-regular basis....

Farley's Kid's Combo.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc. Booth 1609 800.533.0330 www.farleysandsathers.com Farley's Kid's Combo is a must for any child's party. Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. unveils Farley's Kid's Combo, a big 56-ounce laydown...

Eiffel bonbons.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... The Foreign Candy Company Inc. Booth 700 712.439.3203 www.foreigncandy.com Introducing a new candy sensation! Eiffel bonbons are the hottest chewy candy to hit the retail market in years. A unique long-lasting chewy candy...

Cranberries.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Wolfgang Candy Co. Inc. Booth 1682 800.248.4273 www.wolfgangcandy.com Wolfgang Candy Co. Inc. debuts Cranberries, which features cranberries dipped in sweet, dark Wolfgang chocolate. Cranberries joins the re-introduced...

Anthon Berg Chocolate Cocktail Creams.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Toms Confectionery Group Booth 982 212.297.5793 www.anthonberg.com Anthon Berg Chocolate Cocktail Creams, a new line extension to the Chocolate Liqueurs high-quality dark Ghana chocolate and the creamy cocktail fillings to...

Toxic Waste Sour Candy Spray.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Candy Dynamics Booth 1071 888.400.7606 www.CandyDynamics.com An innovative liquid sour-candy-and-toy-in-one, each Toxic Waste Sour Candy Spray features one of three collectible Toxic Waste character finger puppets. Toxic...

Trident minty Wild Blueberry Twist.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Cadbury Adams USA LLC Booth 821 973.909.2000 www.cadburyadams.com Wild Blueberry Twist has a refreshing blend of blueberry flavor with a tangy twist of popular pomegranate flavor, which is ranked as one of the top 10 next...

Team Tins.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... New World Management Booth 508 203.221.8008 www.teamtins.com Team Tins announces nine designs for its new line of Major League Baseball themed candy tins. As an official licensee, the company plans on releasing collectible...

Snickers Dark.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Masterfoods USA, a Division of Mars Inc. Booth 1745 908.852.1000 www.m-ms.com One of America's popular candy bars is now available in a new variety to appeal to chocolate lovers hungry for a dark chocolate...

M&M's Brand Dark Chocolate peanut candies.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Masterfoods USA, A Division of Mars Inc. Booth 1745 908.852.1000 www.m-ms.com Dark chocolate fans will go nuts when the M&M'S[R] Brand adds this all-star to its line-up. These candies have a peanut and dark chocolate...

Moments Collection--intense dark chocolate.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. Booth 511 510.483.6970 www.ghirardelli.com Ghirardelli features the connoisseur collection of the recently launched Intense Dark chocolate in its beautifully packaged Moments Collection gift is...

M&M's Brand Wildly Cherry Chocolate Candies Limited Edition.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Masterfoods USA, a Division of Mars Inc. Booth 1745 908.852.1000 www.m-ms.com Consumers will go wild over the latest flavor from M&M'S[R] M&M'S[R] Brand Wildly Cherry Chocolate Candies Limited Edition. Available in...

Vertigo.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... The Topps Co. Inc. Booth 621 800.240.0040 www.topps.com Vertigo is a half-candy, half-chocolatey, half-crazy lollipop, a delicious hard candy with a smooth chocolatey base all on a stick. Vertigo is available in Caramel...

Dove Flavored Caramels.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Masterfoods USA, a Division of Mars Inc. Booth 1745 908.852.1000 www.m-ms.com Dove Flavored Caramels expands the range of personal indulgences, blending smooth buttery caramel with a hint of Mint, Raspberry or Hazelnut...

Asher's individually wrapped.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Asher Chocolates Booth 567 800.223.4420 www.asherchocolates.com Asher's Chocolates' most popular confections are now available in a new line of individually wrapped counter caddies and displays. These items offer a new...

M&M's brand Razzberry Chocolate Candies limited edition.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Masterfoods USA, a Division of Mars Inc. Booth 1745 908.852.1000 www.m-ms.com M&M's fans will be jazzed to get "razzed" with limited edition M&M's brand Razzberry Chocolate Candies. As the first fruit-flavored M&M's...

Too Tarts SmartChoice Melted Ice Cream spray candy.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Innovative Candy Concepts Booth 801 800.621.1954 www.tootarts.com Too Tarts SmartChoice Sugar-Free, Fat-Free, Melted Ice-Cream Sprays offer an ice cream flavored sensation and come in a super-sized spray bottle that...

Reese's Whipps.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... The Hershey Co. Booth 845 717.534.4200 www.hersheys.com Capitalizing on the strong Reese's peanut butter and chocolate brand equity, Hershey introduces Reese's Whipps. The product is true to the Reese's name with a...

Flower and Marshmallow Pop.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... KoKo's Confectionery & Novelty Booth 767 410.252.1020 www.kokos.com KoKo's Confectionery & Novelty Co. announces new Powerwing packaging which can be used for merchandising products on an end cap, inline, on a shipper and a...

Indulge Gourmet impulse bag.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Gia Michaels Confections 516.354.3905 www.giamichaels.com Gia Michaels Confections is expanding its business beyond products targeted to specialty/gourmet retailers with the rollout of Indulge Gourmet chocolate-covered...

Twists Extra Dark 70% Cocoa.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Chocolaterie Guylian Booth 1115 800.803.4123 www.guylian.be Capitalizing on the growing trend for Dark Chocolate, Guylian Belgian Chocolate's newest Guylian Twists introduction offers the popular individually wrapped...

Little i Card Holder Series.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Little i Booth 276 and 1483 888.800.8886 www.littlei.com This new light, sleekly designed thin tin comes packed with 11-mm mints, a larger mirror and is reusable. After the mints are depleted, consumers can take the mint...

Dark chocolate rose.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Madelaine Chocolate Booth 1183 (800) 322-1505 www.madelainechocolate.com Madelaine Chocolate, the company that introduced the original milk chocolate rose, presents an exquisite, sensuous, rich dark chocolate rose with...

Sconza fruit and nut confection gift packs.(Product Update)
September 1, 2007... Sconza Candy Co. Booth 1507 510.568.8137 www.sconzacandy.com Sconza Candy introduces gift packs of its premium line of chocolate fruit and nut confections. Each gift pack features two 5-ounce premium bags packed into a...

Sweet Trail Mix.(Product Update: Snack)
September 1, 2007... Mount Franklin Foods LLC, dba Sunrise Confections and Azar Nut Co. Booth 361 800.685.1475 www.sunriseconfections.com The Azar Nut Co. extends its peg bag snack nut line with the introduction of Sweet Trail Mix, a...

All Natural Kettle Corn snacks.(Product Update: Snack)
September 1, 2007... LesserEvil Brand Snack Co. Booth 1287 914.779.3000 www.lesserevil.com LesserEvil, the snack food company that makes devilishly delicious and fun gourmet foods without the "bad stuff," launches new packaging for its...

5-Hour Energy drink.(Product Update: Snack)
September 1, 2007... Living Essentials Booth 2356 248.960.1700 www.fivehour.com Living Essentials' popular 5-Hour Energy is a unique 2-ounce liquid energy drink that provides hours of focus, concentration, alertness and mental acuity without...

Aloha, Hawaiian organic macadamias.(Product Update: Snack)
September 1, 2007... Hawaiian Host, Hawaii's original chocolate-covered macadamia candy manufacturer, introduces Hawaiian Host Pure Aloha Organics, the first certified organic Hawaiian macadamias and chocolate-covered macadamias. Hawaiian Host Pure Aloha...

Grab Em Snacks Plantain Chips.(Product Update: Snack)
September 1, 2007... Grab Em Snacks 732.469.8833 www.pretzelcrisps.com Grab Em Snacks Plantain Chips is a gourmet chip alternative available in Sea Salt, Black Pepper Spice, Red Chili, Chili Garlic, Jalapeno and Cajun varieties. Made from green...

Bunny hutch gift box.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... Madelaine Chocolate Booth 1183 800.322.1505 www.madelainechocolate.com Madelaine Chocolate offers an adorable gift box that houses two 1-ounce squatty rabbits, eight mini bunnies and three Easter eggs for five ounces of...

New Big Stuff Lip Pops.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... Imaginings 3 Inc./Flix Candy Booth 1209 847.647.1370 www.flixcandy.com Imaginings 3 introduces its New Big Stuff Lip Pops in four new seasonal lip styles, with Bunny Lips for the upcoming Easter season. Offered in...

Bag Hide 'N Find Eggs.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... R.M. Palmer Co. Booth 653 610.372.8971 www.rmpalmer.com Fudge-filled and double crisp flat-back eggs, each packed into a freshness-sealed pouch and then packed in a colorful Easter design bag. Perfect item for the Easter...

Jelly Bean Carrot Bouquet.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... Ford Gum & Machine Co. Inc. Booth 1967 847.955.0003 www.fordgum.com The Jelly Bean Carrot Bouquet is a 9-in. tall bouquet that includes 3 ounces of fruit-flavored jelly beans and three flower-shaped lollipops. Suggested...

NECCO, PAAS team up for Easter co-branding.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... NECCO and Signature Brands, makers of PAAS, the No.1 egg-dye brand, have signed a multiyear licensing agreement to create an exciting opportunity for co-branding two of the most popular Easter brands. NECCO developed three special Easter...

Disney/Pixar solid foiled egg.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... R.M. Palmer Co. Booth 653 610.372.8971 www.rmpalmer.com Each Double Crisp Egg is foiled in one of four different Disney Princesses--Ariel, Belle, Cinderella or Jasmine--or four different characters from the "Cars"...

Wonka Sweetart Easter Egg Treats.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... Ford Gum & Machine Co. Inc. Booth 1967 847.955.0003 www.fordgum.com Wonka Sweetart Easter Egg Treats is a large egg carton filled with eight plastic eggs, each filled with branded Wonka candy. Suggested retail price is...

Just Born adds new peep to family.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... Peeps Yellow Tulips will burst into spring, delivering the first new spring shape since 1999. The Peeps line-up for spring includes the iconic Peeps Chicks, Peeps Bunnies and Peeps Eggs in a variety of flavors, colors and sizes. ...

Expressing yourself in chocolate.(Product Update: Easter)
September 1, 2007... Michael Leese has embarked on a campaign to "chocolize" North America. His term refers to a combination of the words "chocolate" and "personalize," and that is precisely what his new Toronto-based business venture, Chocotelegram, is all...

$how them the money: retailers drive some exceptionally hard bargains; questionable fees have vendors crying foul.(Special Report)
September 1, 2007... Not long after Rite Aid confirmed its $3.4 billion deal to buy more than 1,800 Brooks and Eckerd drugstores, it summoned all the confectionery suppliers that had provided products to the Brooks chain to offer them a "special opportunity."...

Starbucks & Hershey tie a chocolate knot.(NEWS & Trends)
September 1, 2007... There won't be any "kisses" involved, but Starbucks Coffee Company and The Hershey Company are aiming for a marriage made in chocolate. This fall, the two companies will create and market new Starbucks-branded, coffee-flavored, premium...

E.A. Berg & Sons--'not your ordinary broker'.(Middle Ground)
September 1, 2007... The Man in the Van is not only in New York, but also Philadelphia, Baltimore--Washington, Miami and Los Angeles. Read how one broker organization, E.A. Berg & Sons, has met the challenge of the New York market and has thrived in the process....

Don't play the blame game: efforts to further regulate advertising candy and snacks to kids pose a threat to U.S. marketers.(Special Report)
September 1, 2007... It affects one-third of American kids. It is responsible for skyrocketing statistics on the number of new cases of childhood diabetes and heart disease. It is going to be the primary contributor to bringing the U.S. healthcare system to the...

The days of wine & chocolate: are they the ultimate pair? At first, many didn't think so, but now retailers like WineStyles are proving that chocolate and wine is quite the merchandising match for the mainstream.(Retail Trends)
September 1, 2007... One's a liquid, one's a solid; they both have rich, premium qualities with abundant scientific evidence touting them as deliverers of healthy antioxidants. Separately, the two are getting a lot of prime palate and press attention lately, so...

Changing the world one bar at a time: an emerging group of mission-driven companies is expanding the niche for products that benefit people and planet.(Chocolate with a Conscience)
September 1, 2007... A decade ago, awaiting the birth of his first child, Canadian chocolate maker Karlo Flores had an epiphany. "When my son was going to be born," recalls Flores, a fifth-generation chocolatier, "I felt a responsibility to do something good...

A unified Mars.(NEWS & Trends)
September 1, 2007... The company is currently known as Masterfoods in most markets, but by the end of this year, the regional corporate brands of Mars Incorporated, operating in more than 65 countries, will be unified under the single corporate brand name, Mars....

Ring Pops turns 30.(NEWS & Trends)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Diamonds may be forever, but Ring Pops have been for 30 years. Created in August of 1977, Topps Confections' Ring Pop celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Featured as a lollipop on a ring band, Ring Pops are among the top-selling...