Professional Candy Buyer back issues from May 2005:
Candy Hall of Fame goes from strength to strength.(National Confectionery Sales Association)(Editorial)
May 01, 2005; ... IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN I HEAR first-time guests at the Candy Hall of Fame induction banquet promise they'll return in following years. The stress and headaches associated with organizing the National Confectionery Sales Association's event melt away when learning people had such ...
NCA, ECRM test waters for joint ventures.(Efficient Consumer Response Management Inc)(National Confectioners Association)(Efficient Program Planning Sessions)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... SCOTTSDALE -- Two former rivals joined forces to present the Efficient Program Planning Sessions (EPPS) Candy Marketplace in May, appearing to lay the foundation for future sales meeting partnerships. After butting heads with similar competing events in February, the National ...
Arizona bans candy in elementary, middle schools.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... PHOENIX -- State Governor Janet Napolitano has signed a bill that prohibits the sale of candy, gum and soft drinks in Arizona elementary and middle schools beginning in July 2006. The legislation is expected to affect about 700,000 students. The bill also orders the state's ...
Farley's & Sathers buys Bobs Candies.(Farley's & Sathers Candy Company Inc)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... ROUND LAKE, MN -- Farley's & Sathers Candy Co., Inc. has completed its purchase of Bobs Candies, Inc., including the Bobs Sweet Stripes. Designer Canes and Stick-A-Roos brands. The deal also includes facilities in Albany, GA, and Reynosa, Mexico. Bobs, previously owned by the ...
Tic Tac promotion aids breast cancer awareness.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2005 ... SOMERSET, NJ -- Ferrero USA Inc.'s Tic Tac Care campaign promoting breast cancer awareness, is aiming to donate at least $75,000 to CancerCare, a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer. Donations will come ...
Soda Pop Tops give beverages a novel twist.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2005 ... GATLINBURG, TN -- Soda Pop Tops, small lollipops attached to soda and water bottle caps, are being launched by Eagle River USA, LLC. The pops, invented by three young sisters, enable consumers to cap their bottles with lollipops. They can lick the pops and then take a drink, ...
Georgia Nut acquires Chocolate House.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... SKOKIE, IL -- Georgia Nut Co. has purchased seasonal and specialty chocolate-maker The Chocolate House. Inc. Chocolate House brands include The Chocolate House. Positively Pecan. Absolutely Almond, Fudgie Bear, Fudgie Rabbit and Exquisite. Chocolate House President Allen McKie remains with ...
AWMA Summit includes one-on-one sales meetings.(American Wholesale Marketers Association )
May 01, 2005 ... FAIRFAX, VA -- Promising hard-hitting business sessions, the American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) Distribution Summit And Business Exchange (ABX) will be held September 12 to 15 at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. The Business Exchange meetings are designed to provide ...
Hershey changes name, logo.(Hershey Foods Corp)(The Hershey Co)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Foods Corp. has changed its name to The Hershey Co., and unveiled a new logo. The company is said to be focusing on global growth and increasing its presence in the snack category. The company's new logo resembles the wrapper on a Hershey chocolate bar and ...
American Licorice brings back Snaps brand.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2005 ... BURR RIDGE, IL -- American Licorice Co. is relaunching its Snaps brand bite-size chewy candy with licorice centers and pastel color coatings. New for Snaps are tins with 12 ounces of candy available in six-ct cases and with a SRP of $5.99. The product is also available in ...
Mr. Jelly Belly Candy Jars debut.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2005 ... FAIRFIELD, CA -- Sweet Talkin' Mr. Jelly Belly Candy Jars play voice readings when their lids are tilted or a button is pushed. The Jelly Belly Candy Co. jars hold 10 ounces of jellybeans and pack in four-ct cases. The 14-inch tall ...
Former Reese Candy Co. executive dies.(H.B. Reese Candy Company Inc)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... HERSHEY, PA -- Charles Richard (Dick) Reese died at age 77. He was co-owner of H.B. Reese Candy Co. with five brothers until 1963 when the company merged with Hershey Chocolate Corp. His ...
Trident backs national oral health program.(Oral Health America)(Trident Smiles Across America)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Cadbury USA LLC is sponsoring Trident Smiles Across America, an oral health education program developed by Oral Health ...
Hauser acquires Chocolate Lace.(Hauser Chocolatier)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... WESTERLY, RI -- Hauser Chocolatier has acquired Chocolate Lace, including all its assets, and Gazebo brand foiled chocolates and jelly beans, from Bray Chocolate Co. Hauser plans to consol date manufacturing of Chocolate Lace with its current production. Chocolate Lace is ...
Almonds studied for health benefits.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... MODESTO, CA -- Almonds appear to help block fat and carbohydrate absorption and improve satiety, which might be keys to managing weight and lowering cholesterol, according to findings of three studies presented at the 2005 Experimental Biology conference. According to Peter ...
Maslan joins Guylian sales team.(Guylian USA Inc.)(Brad S. Maslan)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- Brad S. Maslan is now vice-president of sales and marketing for Guylian USA Inc. He is responsible for strategic planning and day-to-day sales and marketing operations for the Belgian ...
Cadbury Adams sponsors pro volleyball.(Cadbury Adams USA L.L.C)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Los ANGELES -- Cadbury Adams USA LLC, through its Halls Fruit Breezers brand, will co-sponsor the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour 2005 Nissan Series. Fruit Breezers TV commercials and on-screen billboard ads featuring AVP graphics will air during the 14 season games. The company ...
Spangler announces sales force appointments.(Spangler Candy Co.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... BRYAN, OH -- Christina Farrar joins Spangler Candy Co. as western region sales director and Rob Piecuch has become sales director for the company's convenience store market sales. Farrar previously worked for ...
Mattina now sales vp at Storck USA.(Chris Mattina)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Chris Mattina joins Storck USA as vice-president of sales, charged with overseeing U.S. sales and supervising sales management and sales planning departments. His brand responsibilities include Werther's Original hard candies and chewy caramels, Riesen ...
Haak now heads Brach's.(Charles Haak is president of Brach's Confections Inc)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... DALLAS -- Charles Haak is named president and COO of Brach's Confections Inc., promoted from senior vice-president of operations. He began his career with the candy maker in 1980 when ...
Kraft Fruit Snacks line goes to Kellogg.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... NORTHFIELD, IL -- The Kellogg Co. is buying Kraft Foods Inc.'s fruit snack brands and production facility for about $30 million. According to Kraft, the sale is part of ongoing efforts to improve its competitive position. The sale includes the ...
Nestle to shutter plants, move production.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... ST. LOUIS -- Nestle USA will shut down three plants in the St. Louis area by mid-2006 and shift production to facilities in Bloomington and Itasca, IL, and Mexico. The company cites intense competition as the reason for its decision. ...
LeBlanc takes reigns of consolidated sales network.(Richard LeBlanc)(new appointments)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... VANCOUVER, WA -- Richard LeBlanc is the new executive director of the Consolidated Sales Network (CSN) alliance of brokerages. LeBlanc will continue his sales role with Kahler-Senders Group, Inc. while leading and expanding CSN, of which he was a co-founder some five years ago. ...
Starburst promo ties wireless, online technology.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2005 ... HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- The More Juice More Burst promotional campaign from Masterfoods USA promotes the Starburst brand. The promotion, aimed at teens, allows participants to use their cell phones to text message codes found on specially marked packs of Starburst. According to the ...
Jelly bean balancing act: as private label jelly beans squeeze space from branded suppliers, the sector undergoes transformation.(Special Report)
May 01, 2005 ... THERE'S A CHANGE in climate in the jelly bean sector. The shift from a commodity- to a branded- to a private label-driven market is leaving some suppliers wondering. Some retailers are embracing private label beans and overseas suppliers are doing well, according to PROFESSIONAL CANDY ...
Professional Candy Buyer 2004 Product of the Year: 2004 award winners.
May 01, 2005 ... WILLIAMSBURG, VA, HOSTED the 12th Annual PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS at a gala that attracted 300 dignitaries and guests. The event was held in conjunction with the 106th Annual Meeting of the National Confectionery Sales Association and Candy Hall of Fame induction ...
Mixing & matching the candy set: store director Mark Pearson leads Dahl's candy category by combining a penchant for tradition with a focus on consumer satisfaction.(Interview)(Interview)
May 01, 2005 ... EVER WONDER WHAT GOES ON in the candy aisle of an upscale Midwestern supermarket? PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER tracked down Mark Pearson, store director for Dahl's Food Market, Inc., in Des Moines, IA, to find out. One of an 11-store supermarket chain established in Des Moines, IA, ...
Euro-American offer hazelnut wafers.(Christmas Profit Preview: PART 2)
May 01, 2005 ... EURO-AMERICAN BRANDS, LLC offers 18-ct pocket pack presentation boxes with Manner hazelnut cream-filled wafers for the holiday. Each box has a SRP range of $14.99 to $19.99. The Heller Winter Collection features gift boxes with a winter scene that hold 14-ounce assortments of ...
Dayhoff presents a holiday variety.(Christmas Profit Preview: PART 2)
May 01, 2005 ... JUST JUICEE SUPER POPS from Dayhoff, LLC are green apple and watermelon giant pops. Packing in one-pound bags, they ship in 12-ct cases and have a SRP of $1. Cherry and green apple Red & Greenie Jelly Beanies pack in 10-ounce bags with a SRP of $1. They ship in 36-ct cases. ...
Pop Rocks debuts dips.(Christmas Profit Preview: PART 2)
May 01, 2005 ... POP ROCKS DIPS Christmas from Pop Rocks Inc. feature candy apple-flavored Pop Rocks and a lollipop packed in 0.63-ounce pouches decorated with Christmas graphics. The pouches pack in 30-ct displays, and ship in six-ct cases and 144-ct shippers. They carry a ...
Peppermint Crunch rounds out Andes line.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... CHARMS CO. HIGHLIGHTS Andes Peppermint Crunch chocolatey mints with crunchy bits of peppermint. Each piece is individually wrapped and embossed with a candy cane design. Packed in 10.5-ounce bags with a SRP of $2.99 and ship in i2-ct cases. Also available are Charms Blow Pop ...
Nassau reveals line for winter holidays.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... THE NANCY ADAMS S'MORES KITS from Nassau Candy include all the ingredients to make S'mores, including graham crackers, Hershey's chocolate bars and marshmallows. The kits weigh 14.05 ounces, ship in 12-ct cases and have a SRP of $6.99 to $7.99. Nancy Adams Premier Pretzels are ...
Necco Holiday gum is sugarfree.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... NECCO SWEETHEARTS Holiday Greetings sugarfree gum with Splenda are snowflake-shaped pellet gum with holiday sayings printed on each side. Twelve-piece blister packs ship eight, 18-ct displays per case and in 144-ct shippers, and have a SRP of 99 cents. Necco also offers limited ...
Rocas pack in festive containers.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... CANDY CANE ROCA from Brown & Haley is a white-striped blend of crushed peppermint candy cane and butter-crunch toffee, covered in chocolate and wrapped in red foil. They pack in 11.7-ounce standup bags with a SRP of $5.99; four-ounce gift boxes with a SRP of $3.49; 13.3-ounce canisters ...
Holiday Minuettes ready for holiday.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... MARK AVENUE CHOCOLATES presents Holiday Minuettes, with such classic holiday shapes as trees, Santas, soldiers and snowmen. Available in peanut butter and buttery caramel, the ...
Koppers has malt balls, mint twists.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... PUMPKIN SPICE MALTED MILK BALLS from Koppers Chocolate Specialty Co. blend pumpkin, chocolate and spice. Also available are bite-size Peppermint Twist Mints, handmade with white chocolate, pure peppermint oil and ...
Top 15 non-chocolate Christmas candy vendors.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> TOP 15 NON-CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CANDY VENDORS 52-week period ended December 26, 2004--Total US-F/D/MX (Supermarkets, Drugstores and Mass Merchandisers excluding Wal-Mart) Seasonally Wrapped Products Only PERCENT...
Ford Gum presents carousel line.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... HOLIDAY OFFERINGS from Ford Gum & Machine Co. include the Texas Hold 'Em Gumball Machine, black with a spiral drop chute dispenser imprinted with a poker design. Each 10-inch tall machine includes eight ounces of assorted gumballs imprinted with playing cards. They ship in eight-ct cases ...
Dubble Bubble Gum fills stockings.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... CONCORD CONFECTIONS, INC. offers Dubble Bubble Bubble Gum Fun stocking bags. Assorted wrapped pieces of kosher-certified gum including Cry Baby, Mixed Dubble Bubble, Tongue Splashers, Razzles, Twinklers and Chewola, pack in stocking-shaped 26-ounce bags, ship in 12-ct cases and have a SRP ...
Santas, snowmen in Mellow Creme Mix.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... HOLIDAY MELLO CREME MIX from Zachary Confections, Inc. includes candies shaped to resemble Santos; bell, snowmen, and Christmas trees. 17-ounce tubs have a SRP of $2.49 and ship in 12-ct cases. Bulk cases hold 30 pounds. Zachary Assorted Chocolates feature milk and dark ...
Rocky Road gets holiday dressing.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... ANNABELLE CANDY CO.'S variety Christmas bag is filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and mint chocolate snack size Rocky Road bars. Fluffy marshmallow bars are topped with cashews and covered in chocolate ....
Top 15 non-chocolate Christmas candy brands.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> TOP 15 NON-CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CANDY BRANDS 52-week period ended December 26, 2004--Total US-F/D/MX (Supermarkets, Drugstores and Mass Merchandisers excluding Wal-Mart) Seasonally Wrapped Products Only PERCENT ...
Topps holiday baby bottles pack with sour powder.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... TOPPS Co. INC. offers Baby Bottle Pop Christmas candy atop miniature baby bottles filled with fruit-flavored powder. Bottles are decorated in holiday colors and the candy is shaped to resemble trees, snowmen and candy canes, and come in strawberry/watermelon, cherry/vanilla, and Christmas ...
Myntz tote in seasonal stocking.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... VITECH AMERICA Co. PRESENTS Myntz Seasons Greeting stocking-shaped boxes with two Wintermynt Blast Thinnie Tinnie Tins and two Vanillamynt Blast tins. The stockings ...
Holiday shapes highlight Impact pops.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... IMPACT CONFECTIONS, INC. offers Lolliday 3-D Lollipops in Santa, Christmas tree and snowmen shapes in a variety of flavors. The one-ounce pops ship six 24-ct displays per case and have a SRP of 50 cents. Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy packs in red and green plastic ornaments ....
Liberty Orchards offers gift box range.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... HOLIDAY CONFECTIONS GIFT BOXES from Liberty Orchards Co., Inc. include Aplets & Cotlets, apple-walnut and apricot-walnut candies, and Fruit Delights, strawberry-walnut, peach-walnut, blueberry-pecan, raspberry-pecan, orange-walnut and pineapple-macadamia pieces. They pack in 12-ounce ...
Droste lines expand for holidays.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... DORVAL TRADING Co. LTD. redesigns Droste Seasons Greetings Gift Rolls of chocolate pastilles in octagon-shaped boxes with holiday graphics. The 60-ct, 10.5-ounce rolls and pack in 24-ct displays, 16 milk chocolate and eight bittersweet chocolate, they have a SRP of $8.99. The ...
Ferrero offers Tic Tac, Rocher gifts.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... TIC TACS SILVERS, from Ferrero USA, Inc., are packing in plastic hexagons with red-and-green bows in orange and peppermint. They pack six 1.6-ounce containers per display, shipping 12 per case and in 48-ct shippers. They have a SRP of $1.99. Also available are Tic Tac Silvers ...
Melster's Creme Drops now in mint.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... MELSTER CANDIES, INC. rollers Mint Creme Drops with the addition of mint flavor to its traditional vanilla line. Featuring holiday graphics, the drops are available in 13.2-ounce bonus bags that hold 10 percent more candy than traditional cream drop bags. The drops ship in 24-ct display ...
Truffles take chocolate egg shape.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... GUT SPRINGENHEIDE GMBH Truffle Shells are solid milk chocolate poured in egg shells. They are available in 1.75-ounce blister ...
Stars, Advent calendars in Madelaine line.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... MADELAINE CHOCOLATE NOVELTIES, INC. presents Countdown to Christmas Calendars. With 24 wrapped, kosher-certified milk chocolates, windows are cut out of a Victorian Toy Shop scene. The calendars ship in 24-ct cases and carry a SRP range of $6.95 to $7.95 New to Madelaine's ...
Mayfair adds calendars to Christmas line.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... MAYFAIR SALES, INC. expands its offerings to include Advent/Count Down to Christmas calendars. The calendars ship in 30-ct cases. Each case holds three separate designs, 10 each of manger, Santa Claus and woodland ...
Elmer presents Chocolate Sox.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... ELMER CANDY CORP. debuts the Chocolate Sox assortment of chocolates in stocking-shaped 2.4-ounce boxes, including orange and strawberry creme, creamy milk caramel and chocolate fudge. The boxes pack in 24-ct displays and carry a SRP of $1. Elmer's ...
Top 15 chocolate Christmas candy brands.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> TOP 15 CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CANDY BRANDS 52-week period ended December 26, 2004--Total US-F/D/MX (Supermarkets, Drugstores and Mass Merchandisers excluding Wal-Mart) Seasonally Wrapped Products Only PERCENTPERCENT ...
Chocolate Coffee Dreams take latte shape.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... ANTHON BERG CHOCOLATE COFFEE DREAMS, imported by Euro-American Brands, LLC beginning in August, are dark chocolates shaped to resemble latte glasses filled with specialty coffee drinks. Using real coffee filling, flavors include cappuccino, espresso, vanilla frappe, toffee macchiatto and ...
Life Savers classics return.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... KRAFT FOODS, INC. offers Life Savers Frosty Sweet Storybooks, each containing eight hard candy rolls. Proof-of-purchase seals can be used to get $3 rebates on "The Legend of Frosty the Snowman" DVDs. In assorted flavors, 7.2-ounce Life Savers storybooks pack in boxes and ship in 24-ct ...
Palmer's range includes poker chips.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... TEXAS HOLD 'EM Mesh Bags from R.M. Palmer Co. are filled with double crisp "poker" chips. Bags hold four ounces of kosher-certified chocolates wrapped in assorted foils to resemble chips. They pack in 18-ct displays and ship in 18-ct cases. They have a SRP of $1. Spider-Man ...
Gummies highlighted by Candy Tech.(Christmas Profit Preview: PART 2)
May 01, 2005 ... CANDY TECH INTRODUCES Merry Gummi Days bags of novelty gummies made with fruit juice. The individually wrapped seasonally shaped gummies pack in 12.7-ounce, 36-ct bags shipping in 12-ct ...
Top 15 chocolate Christmas candy vendors.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> TOP 15 CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CANDY VENDORS 52-week period ended December 26, 2004--Total US-F/D/MX (Supermarkets, Drugstores and Mass Merchandisers excluding Wal-Mart) Seasonally Wrapped Products OnlyPERCENT ...
Truffles, fruit-flavored candy make up Morris line.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... MORRIS NATIONAL INC. offers McKeever & Danlee Santa, Snowman and Candy Cane Tins. The strawberry- and kiwi-flavored hard candies pack in 5.3-ounce tins and have a SRP of $1.99. McKeever & Danlee Holiday Three Packs are strawberry-and kiwi-flavored hard candies in three, ...
Niche presents chocolate assortments.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... NICHE IMPORT Co. offers Peters Assorted Truffles. Handmade liquor-flavored chocolates pack in seven-ounce boxes and ship in four-ct cases with a SRP of $19.99. Gianduiotti Mixed chocolates from Pernigotti are hazelnut cream covered in dark or milk chocolate. Packed in 8.21-ounce ...
Sunrise offerings include bells and wreaths.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... NEWLY PACKAGED from Sunrise Confections are Holiday Bells, Wreaths and Spice Drops in 14-ounce red and green laydown bags. Peppermint Starlight Mints, Spearmint Starlight Mints and a Spearmint, Peppermint and Pineapple Starlight Mix pack in 10-ounce laydown bags. All three have a SRP of ...
Farley's & Sathers Candy sports new packaging.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... UPDATED GRAPHICS AND A NEW LOGO are featured on all Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. Inc. 2005 items. Individually wrapped red and white Starlight Mints are available in nine-ounce laydown bags. Shipping 24 per case, the bags have a SRP range of 99 cents to $1.29. They are also available in ...
Atkinson mints are in holiday bags.(Christmas Profit Preview: Part 2)
May 01, 2005 ... ATKINSON CANDY Co. showcases Christmas Trees, clear plastic containers moulded to resemble Christmas trees with a plastic lid at the base. They are filled with eight ounces of Mint Twists in red-and-white peppermint, red-and-green peppermint and green-and-white winter-green. Christmas ...
Cashing in on candy: Professional Candy Buyer tracks candy sales data, volume and market share in food, drug, mass and convenience trade classes.(sales tracking report)
May 01, 2005 ... EACH YEAR, PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER presents readers with rankings of the category's top brands and sales trends across the food, drug and mass merchandiser trade classes. This year we have expanded this report, with the generous support of The Hershey Company and Information Resources, ...