Professional Candy Buyer back issues from July 2008:
Do you realize what's impacting us all?(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2008; ... NEARLY TWO YEARS AGO, my colleague Steve Forster complained in his Straight Talk column that he failed to understand how continual harping in the national media about soaring stock numbers could obscure looming disaster (Confused, But Still Able to Spot Baloney, PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER, ...
Hershey to invest in core business.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HERSHEY, PA -- Acknowledging a series of marketing missteps, The Hershey Co. will now re-focus on its established U.S. brands, especially its top-selling Reese's, and target specific consumer segments to boost earnings and long-term growth. Speaking candidly, David J. West, ...
Combos, Dove focus of mars programs.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Mars Snackfood US)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- Mars Snackfood US is promoting the Combos brand with the Ultimate Mancation Sweepstakes. A fully loaded RV will cross the country through September, setting up branded tents, recliners, big-screen TVs, video games and computer kiosks for sweepstakes registration and ...
Celebrating centennial with huge fireworks display, brand launch.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Celebrating 100 years in business, Ferrara Pan Candy Co. hosted some 1,600 guests to an invitation-only party complete with a 25-minute fireworks display (see page 62) during the All Candy Expo. The company also marked the occasion with the debut of a self-titled line ...
Nielsen dubs candy 'recession-proof'.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... PHOENIX -- The ACNielsen Co. has ranked candy behind seafood and dry pasta as the third-most recession-proof product category, compared with other discretionary items. Analysts at the research firm note consumers are cutting back on longer-distance shopping trips to save on gasoline. As a ...
Candy dish winners recognized.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Industry leaders Eric Ostrow, Eric Atkinson and Bruce Gibbons were presented awards by the National Confectioners Association at the All Candy Expo. Gibbons, president and co-owner of Atkinson-Crawford Sales Co., was given a Lou Spector Golden Candy Dish, which honors ...
Lotte Confectionery acquires Guylian.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SEOUL -- Lotte Confectionery Co., Ltd. will purchase Guylian, Inc. for $164 million, marking its entrance in the European premium chocolate market. According to Lotte's filing with the Korea Exchange, the company will set up an investment firm in the ...
Sales increase for post-easter period.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... VIENNA, VA -- Candy and gum sales grew 6.3 percent for the four-week period ending May 18, according to the National Confectioners Association. Many retailers ran a second major promotion in the April-May period ...
2008 CHoF registration opens on web site.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CLEVELAND -- Registration details and forms for the 2008 Candy Hall of Fame Weekend in Tampa, FL, September 19 to 21, are now available online at candyhalloffame.org. The National Confectionery Sales Association is planning three days of ...
Mars rolls out hispanic-targeted campaign.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HACKETTSTOWN NJ -- Mars Snackfood US has launched a Spanish-language M&M's ad campaign to target the growing number of Hispanic consumers. The campaign, introduced by LatinWorks in Austin, TX, will feature renderings of ...
NCA claims all candy Expo a success.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... VIENNA, VA -- The National Confectioners Association reports the 2008 All Candy Expo attracted more than 12,000 industry professionals to Chicago's McCormick Place for the annual confectionery, cookie and snack show in May. Nearly 450 candy and snack companies exhibited at the ...
Wrigley Unveils germ-killer gum, innovations.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- A germ-fighting version of Eclipse gum, which Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. says is the first U.S. product made with magnolia bark extract, is now available. With origins in Chinese medicine, the natural ingredient is said to help kill the germs that cause bad breath. Paul ...
ECRM annual candy meeting set for Atlanta.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CLEVELAND -- Preparations are well in hand for ECRM's Candy Annual Planning Efficient Program Planning Sessions, which will take place October 19 to 23 in Atlanta. The event will focus on new products, marketing initiatives and ...
Study: cocoa flavanols might benefit diabetics.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- Cocoa consumption can improve vascular function among diabetic patients, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The research suggests that cocoa flavanols, which are naturally occurring plant compounds, might ...
Washington forum features top politicos.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... VIENNA, VA -- Speakers attending the National Confectioners Association's annual Washington Forum will include Ken Mehlman, former chairman of the Republican National Committee and Terry McAuliffe, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The NCA forum, scheduled ...
Batman-themed Reese's, Kit Kat Bars Mark 'Dark Knight' release.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HERSHEY, PA -- The Hershey Co. celebrated the July 18 release of the feature film, The Dark Knight, with several Batman-themed products. The company has special edition Reese's milk and dark chocolate peanut butter bats, which are moulded to resemble bats, as well as Kit Kat Dark Knight ...
Atkinson honors brokers.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Burdette Beckmann, Inc.'s Bill Bodie was named Atkinson Candy Co.'s Broker of the Year and the company's Betty Kent was recognized as the Million Dollar ...
Wolfgang promotes managing partner, adds staff.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... YORK, PA -- Wolfgang Candy Co. appoints Benjamin McGlaughlin president and CEO of the 87-year-old company. McGlaughlin, the grandson of company co-founder Glenn Wolfgang, learned the confectionery trade working at the family factory during his teenage years. He returned to the ...
Hawaiian Host adds assistant marketer.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HONOLULU -- Jay Terauchi joins Hawaiian Host, Inc. as assistant marketing manager. He will help ...
Higher prices spur private label sales growth.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... PHOENIX -- Recent research from ACNielsen Co. indicates that private label growth is driven by rising commodity and food prices, not a result of consumers abandoning national brands. The research shows that during the past year, private label sales of consumer packaged goods ...
Alsbury joins Seattle Chocolate in West.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SEATTLE -- Rob Alsbury is the new director of sales for the west region at Seattle Chocolate Co. Alsbury, who most recently was the north region sales ...
Just born donates $100,000 to Alex's Stand.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... BETHLEHEM, PA -- Marking the beginning of a three-year partnership with the Mike and Ike brand, Just Born, Inc.'s Kathy Bassininski, vice-president of brand development and corporate services, presented a $100,000 check to Liz and Jay Scott, co-founders ...
Peeled snacks earns health magazine award.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Peeled Snacks was named the best fruity snack winner for Health Magazine's 2008 Healthiest Food Award. The company's line of organic and ...
BestSweet adds organic throat drops.(NEWS & TRENDS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... MOORESVILLE, NC -- BestSweet, Inc. debuts Bee M.D., an organic honey-based throat drop. According to the company, Bee M.D. has 40 percent honey, compared ...
Licorice: a perennial favorite stays relevant by adding excitement and innovation.
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN TODAY'S CANDY CATEGORY, licorice is as vital as ever and suppliers are securing its long-term status by upscaling both products and packaging. Sources tell PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER this might be only the beginning of an upward trend as ...
New era puts Necco items in valentine line.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... NECCO SWEETHEARTS Valentine Hearts are plastic heart-shaped containers from New Era Brands LLC filled with pressed candies printed with holiday sayings. Each reusable unit holds 0.5 ounces of product and has a SRP of 99 cents. They ship two 12-ct displays per case. Also new are ...
Brach's chocolate cherry chews debut.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... FARLEY'S AND SATHERS CANDY Co., Inc. offers Brach's Cherry Cordial Nougats, chewy taffy in chocolate/ cherry flavor made with cocoa. Laydown bags hold ...
Panned candies in trick-or-treat packs.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VALENTINE SOURS Passouts from Judson-Atkinson Candies, Inc. feature an assortment of cherry, watermelon and pina colada panned candies with chewy centers. Made in the U.S., 32-ounce bags hold 32 snack-size packets of candy and have a SRP of $7.99. They ...
Koko's pops have holiday shape.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HEART-SHAPED GLO-POPCIFIER Lollipops are new from Koko's Confectionery & Novelty. The light-up hand-decorated pops feature three Valentine's sayings and are available in strawberry and blueberry. Blister ...
M&M's characters top candy containers.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CANDYRIFIC, LLC VALENTINE'S M&M's Candy Fans feature the candy characters holding a working fan atop a tube filled with the chocolates. Each unit holds 0.6 ounces of product and has a SRP of $3.99. They ship six 12-ct displays per case and in 72-ct ...
Chocolate mousse bears join peeps.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Peeps Bears join the Just Born, Inc. line in eight-ct trays with a SRP of $1.29. They ship 24 per case. Also offered are Peeps Sugar-Free Hearts in three-ct packs with a SRP of $1.29, and two-ct trays of ...
Gummies carry seasonal greetings.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... LOVE STORIES from Morris National, Inc. are 2.1-ounce hand-decorated gummies with holiday messages. They pack on ...
Novelties are part of Palmer line.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... R.M. PALMER Co. offers Roses Mesh Bags filled with red and pink fudge-filled foiled chocolatey roses. Red bags hold four ounces and have a SRP of $1. They ship 18 per case. Also debuting are Deal or No Deal Briefcase tins, each filled with three ounces of fudge-filled foiled ...
Belgian chocolates in seasonal packs.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... GUYLIAN BELGIAN Chocolate Seashells from Guylian USA, Inc. now have sleeves with Valentine graphics. The 8.8-ounce boxes have a SRP of $8.99 and ship 12 per display case. The company also adds "I Love You" praline hearts. The individually wrapped Belgian chocolate hearts ...
Impact offers valentine Warheads.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... IMPACT CONFECTIONS, INC. offers Warheads Plastic Filled Hearts. Each unit holds one-ounce of assorted sour apple, black cherry, watermelon, lemon and blue raspberry Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy. With a SRP of $1, they ship two 12-ct displays per case. Also available are ...
Displays highlight Lindor tins.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. introduces Crystal Heart displays for Lindor truffles. Each display holds 28 Crystal Heart Gift Tins filled with 7.2 ounces of milk chocolate Lindor truffles. The tins have a SRP of $9.99. The company also debuts Lindor Hearts 3-Packs, boxes with ...
Licenses add appeal to Sherwood line.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SHERWOOD BRANDS LLC INTRODUCES Valentine Cards & Pops carrying the Crayola, Spider-Man, Marvel and Happy Bunny licenses. The line offers flat pops attached to cards featuring the licensed characters in a variety of pack types--bars, boxes and mailbox-shaded ...
Bee adds candy love beads, bracelets.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... LOVE BEADS CANDY JEWELRY KITS from Bee International, Inc. include pressed candy beads that can be used to make jewelry. Boxes hold 2.5 ounces and have a SRP of 99 cents. They ship six 12-ct displays per case. Also available are candy-filled tubes with balloon toppers. Each ...
Sunrise intros range of valentine tubs.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SUNRISE CONFECTIONS announces a line of branded products in reclosable tubs with labels featuring Valentine graphics. The six-item range offers 17-ounce gummi hearts, 18-ounce red/white/pink Valentine jelly beans, and red/pink Tangy Valentine ...
Cherry bars for valentine's.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OUR CHERRY Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge bars are being promoted for the season by Candy Dynamics. The ...
Gum-filled candies new from charms.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... BLOW POP MINIS from Charms Co. pack in bags with seasonal graphics. The watermelon, Blue Razz, cherry and sour apple gum-filled hard candies pack in 8.5-ounce ...
Stover fills heart boxes with assorted chocolates.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... RUSSELL STOVER Candies, Inc. debuts Private Reserve Secret Lace Hearts. The eight-ounce boxes hold assorted milk, 70% cacao dark and white chocolates. With a SRP of $12.99, they ship in six-ct cases. New Internationale Hearts are filled with 10 ounces of chocolates inspired by ...
Theater boxes hold bears.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CARE BEAR EASTER GUMMI BEARS are now available in 3.5-ounce theater boxes from Taste of Nature, Inc. Packaging features images of the licensed characters and have a SRP ...
Gable boxes hold Taffy.(Valentine Profit Preview Part 2)
Jul 01, 2008 ... TAFFY TOWN, INC.'S Designer Series Valentine Taffy mix features Strawberry Cheesecake, Cinnamon Swirls, Red Licorice, raspberry and chocolate cherry flavors. Embossed ...
Surprise guest brings crowd to its feet! superstar Brad Paisley surprised and delighted industry guests at Professional Candy Buyer's annual party at the House of Blues.(HOUSE OF BLUES PARTY)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR Brad Paisley, fresh from his success at this year's Academy of Country Music awards, brought his band on-stage at the House of Blues to surprise the 1,600 guests. He appeared at this year's PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER party ...
Toxic waste packed for baskets.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... TOXIC WASTE Hazardously Sour Candy Banks are available from Candy Dynamics. The sour blue raspberry, black cherry, green apple, lemon and watermelon candy packs in three-dimensional plastic drums with a slot in the top for coins. With a SRP of $2.99, they hold three ounces and ship six per ...
CandyRific features Airheads, M&M's.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... EASTER FINGER POPS from CandyRific, LLC are plastic units that slip over a finger and hold strawberry Airheads pops. Three designs are available, each with a SRP of $1.29. They ship eight 24-ct displays per case and in 192-ct shippers. Easter M&M's Candy Fans feature the candy ...
Peeps bunnies now in chocolate mouse flavor.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... JUST BORN, INC. reveals three additions to its Peeps line for 2009. Peeps Chocolate Mousse Marshmallow Bunnies, Orange Chicks and Green Bunnies are all new. Chocolate Mousse Peeps pack in eight-ct trays and ship 24 per case. Orange Chicks pack in 10-ct trays and green bunnies pack in 12-ct ...
Holiday graphics on smarties bags.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CE DE CANDY, INC. offers Easter Smarties, pastel-color, pressed-dextrose tablets in cellophane twist wraps. Laydown window bags feature updated Easter graphics ...
Bubble gum, candy novelties new from Ford.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... FORD GUM & Machine Co.'s Carousel Easter line features clear, plastic Bubble Gum Mini-Egg Cartons filled with one dozen speckled bubble gum eggs. Packing six 24-ct displays per case, they have a SRP range of 49 to 59 cents. The cartons are also available in four-ct hanging bags shipping 24 ...
Foiled chocolate chicks debut.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SWEETWORKS, INC. introduces Niagara Chocolates brand foiled chicks. The 3.5-ounce kosher-certified hollow milk chocolates feature detailed ...
Necco has Paas brand on candies.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... NECCO DEBUTS Paas brand Decorated Candy Eggs. Packs hold pressed egg-shaped candy in assorted smoothie flavors and each is printed with seasonal designs and messages. Boxes hold one ounce and have a SRP of 50 cents. They ship in 36-ct cases. ...
Fruit snacks pack in plastic eggs.(Easter Profit Preview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... FLORIDA'S NATURAL BRAND Healthy Treat Eggs from Au'some Inc. are plastic eggs filled with 2.12 ounces of nugget and string fruit snacks in 12 treat-size pouches. They each have a ...
Koko's adds bunny light-up pops.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... KOKO'S CONFECTIONERY & Novelty Inc. debuts Easter Bunny Glo-Popcifier lollipops. The hand-decorated bunny-shaped light-up pops are one-ounce and available in blueberry and strawberry. Packing on ...
Hard candy mix has spring colors.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SIMON CANDY CO. reveals its Spring Fling Hard Candy and Easter Foils assortments. The Spring mix features printed wrappers in flavors including triple berry, coconut cream, pink lemonade, marshmallow and Melon ...
Lindt foils mini chocolate eggs, truffles.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... NEW FROM LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) Inc. are Lindt Mini Eggs, solid milk chocolate foiled eggs. Also debuting are Lindor Truffles Mini Eggs, foiled milk chocolate eggs with a milk chocolate ...
Dark chocolate roses, filled butterflies debut.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... MADELAINE CHOCOLATE Novelties, Inc. introduces Butterflies. They are 0.5-ounce chocolates in solid milk and dark chocolate, as well as milk and dark chocolate with chocolate truffle centers, and milk chocolate with caramel and peanut butter centers. They pack in 35-piece tubs shipping ...
Disney licenses on holiday novelties.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... FAIRIES CANDY-FILLED Eggs from Imaginings 3/Flix Candy hold stickers and pressed sugar candies shaped to resemble butterflies. Each plastic egg has Disney Fairies graphics and holds 1.1 ounces of candy. With a SRP range of 99 cents to $1.29, they ship two 12-ct displays per case. ...
Ice cream pops new from Primrose.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... EASTER EGG POPS FROM PRIMROSE CANDY CO. come in a variety of swirled colors and ice cream flavors. They pack in six-ounce window bags with seasonal graphics. They have a SRP ...
Mini hard candies are filled with gum.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... BLOW POP MINIS FROM CHARMS CO. are new for 2009 in packaging with spring graphics. The watermelon, Blue Razz, cherry and sour apple gum filled hard candies pack in ...
Premium hard candies get seasonal twist.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HAMMOND'S CANDIES Since 1920 introduces Fashion Mini Ribbon Mix, miniature pieces of ribbon candy in spring colors. The assortment features bubblegum, key lime, cotton candy and very berry. Kosher-certified, the candy packs in six-ounce flat bottom bags with white ribbon ties. With a SRP ...
New era works with Necco.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... NEW ERA BRANDS LLC, through a partnership with Necco, debuts Jumbo Candy Eggs filled with Necco Jr. Wafers, egg-shaped candies and candy buttons. They hold 3.25 ounces of candy, have a SRP of $2.99 and ship two 12-ct display trays per case. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Pops in holiday shapes.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... KENCRAFT, INC. DEBUTS hand-decorated one-ounce pops. They come in assorted shapes including bunnies, eggs, carrots and chicks, with a ...
Seasonal images highlight airheads bags.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRHEADS EASTER Mini-bar laydown bags are available from Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Holding assorted cherry, strawberry and White Mystery ...
Themed eggs are filled with candy.(EASTER PROFIT PREVIEW)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SEA QUEST AQUATIC Egg Hunt from Bee International, Inc. are plastic eggs decorated to resemble sea animals--clown fish, sharks and penguins. Also new is Jurassic Egg Hunt, plastic eggs embossed to resemble dinosaur heads. Each holds 1.5 ounces of pressed candy and has a SRP of 99 cents ....