Recently added articles from Professional Candy Buyer:
Hard choices when selecting industry leaders.(Editorial)
May 01, 2009; ... EVERY YEAR IN CLEVELAND, a group of National Confectionery Sales Association officers and board representatives are charged with reviewing the 30 to 40 nominations for induction into the Candy Hall of Fame. In addition to being a significant responsibility, the process is ...
Pistachio recall now includes entire Setton 2008 crop.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- Based on positive salmonella findings, federal officials are advising wholesalers and retailers not to sell any pistachios or pistachio-containing products, and warning consumers not to eat them unless they can be sure the items are not among the nationwide recall from ...
Hershey grows market share, sales in first quarter.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Financial report)
May 01, 2009 ... HERSHEY, PA -- Representing "a good start to 2009," The Hershey Co. reveals its first quarter sales and earnings with marked increases in both. Net sales were reported to be $1.2 billion, compared with $1.1 billion for the first quarter of 2008, while income was $75.8 million, ...
NCA moves headquarters into Washington, DC.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to better facilitate its work with legislators and other government entities, the National Confectioners Association has relocated its Vienna, VA-based ...
Mars packs fall with promos for Snickers, M&M's brands.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- This fall, Mars Snackfood US will launch on-pack promotional campaigns across several products. Pairing the Snickers brand with the NFL, the Be A Super Bowl Chompion Sweepstakes will give consumers a chance to instantly win tickets to Super Bowl XLIV, in ...
Boyer adds bulk, bagged pretzels, cups.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... ALTOONA, PA -- Boyer Candy Co. debuts 0.5-ounce snack size Mallo Cups, Smoothie Cups, Peanut Butter Cups, and Triple Twist Pretzel in bulk. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All three cup candies are individually wrapped and available in 15-pound cases while the pretzels ...
R.M. Palmer family loss.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... READING, PA -- Richard M. Palmer, Sr, passed away peacefully April 14 at age 89. Palmer founded family-owned R.M. Palmer Co. in ...
McDaniel replaces McEldowney at Mayfair.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Keith McDaniel)(Roger McEldowney)(Mayfair Sales Inc.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... BUFFALO, NY -- Retiring Tzetzo Bros./Mayfair Sales, Inc. President Roger McEldowney will assume the company's new senior strategic advisor role, while Keith McDaniel steps in as president. McEldowney is credited by the company as being "instrumental in growing it into a unique ...
Shearer's adds pretzel items to lineup.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... BREWSTER, OH -- Shearer's Foods, Inc. debuts three pretzel products produced at the company's recently acquired manufacturing plant in Canonsburg, PA. One-pound bags of Thins, Minis and Sticks carry a SRP of $2.79 and feature packaging in bright, harvest colors, which has been unveiled ...
Top brokers lauded.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... FAIRFIELD, CA -- The Jelly Belly Candy Co. honored its top 2008 brokers recently, including Green Mountain ...
Warrell picks up Classic Caramel.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... CAMP HILL, PA -- Expanding its market reach and production capabilities, The Warrell Corp. acquired the assets of The Classic Caramel Co., including its York, PA, plant and portfolio of more than 30 caramel products. ...
Spangler taps brand manager, licensing deal.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... BRYAN, OH -- Erika Kuehner is now brand manager for Spangler Candy Co.'s Saf-T-Pops and Circus Peanuts lines. She will be tasked with responsibilities in marketing research, strategy and Spangler's giveaway distribution channel. Kuehner previously held a brand management position at Henkel ...
Pearson celebrates centennial.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... ST. PAUL, MN -- To mark its 100th anniversary, Pearson Candy Co. is offering floor displays throughout 2009 featuring headers that refer to its centennial milestone. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the company, the header will appear on all ...
Candy Hall Of Fame 2009 class announced.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... CLEVELAND -- The 2009 Candy Hall of Fame class will include 12 industry professionals and two confectionery pioneers who have made lasting contributions to the category. This year's inductees in October, in Tampa, FL, will be: Jack Bielat, BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.; Dave ...
Alex's lemonade stand available year-round.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... BETHLEHEM, PA -- A summertime limited edition flavor last year, Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends is now expanded into a year-round item from Just Born, Inc. The company is supporting the extension with nationwide promotional events, radio contests and through the ...
Rite Aid looks to close stores.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... CAMP HILL, PA -- Communicated as a cost-cutting measure, Rite Aid Corp. is reporting it is looking to close as many as 117 of its stores nationwide during the next 12 months. Approximately 70 of the locations slated for closure are those that used to be a part of the Brooks ...
Frito-Lay debuts SunChips compostable packs; puts 20 percent more in snack bags.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... PLANO, TX -- Bags of SunChips made with one-third renewable materials--said to be fully compostable by Earth Day 2010--are being introduced by Frito-Lay North America, Inc. To grab shoppers' attention, copy on the new packs callout: "renewable materials make up 33% of this package." ...
Confitexpo hosts chocolate pairing seminar.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... GUADALAJARA -- As an added benefit to attendees, Confitexpo 2009 will highlight the market trending of taste pairings by hosting Sensory Activities and Tasting and Matching ...
Rome to lead Impact.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Impact Confections, Inc. names industry veteran Jeff Rome its new president and CEO. ...
Retail associations to merge.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- In a move that will give the more than 15 million retail industry employees "a unified and stronger voice," the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) have agreed to merge into a single trade association. As yet ...