Professional Candy Buyer back issues from May 2009:
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 ...
Ragolds Naturals line new from Dorval.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Dorval Trading Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NANUET, NY -- Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. is now the exclusive distributor for Ragolds Naturals in the U.S. The all-natural hard and chewy candies, made with real fruit juice, are in Assorted Fruit Candy, which are liquid center-filled hard candies, and ...
Brokerage Kiepe Action adds partner.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Kiepe Action Sales, Inc)(Darren Kolinsky )(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANAHEIM, CA -- Darren Kolinsky is now a partner at brokerage Kiepe Action Sales, Inc., where he is responsible for new business development across all classes of trade. Kolinsky, ...
Walmart relaunches store brand, names Sam's club buyer.(NEWS & TRENDS)
May 01, 2009 ... BENTONVILLE, AR -- Walmart Stores, Inc. is expanding its Great Value brand with more than 80 new products, citing research that found 30 percent of shoppers are buying more private label than they did one year ago. Packaging across the entire store brand is also being updated ...
Sales surge in sours: suppliers are investing in new products, flavor extensions and pack sizes for the ever-growing sour candy sector.(SECTOR UPDATE)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE SOUR CANDY sector continues to be one of the strongest players in the broad non-chocolate category and some brands are even experiencing double-digit growth, according to suppliers. Andy Telatnik, director of marketing for Impact ...
New name reflects Madelaine's growth.(NEWS EXTRA)
May 01, 2009 ... ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY -- Reflecting its position as a premium chocolate maker, Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc. has changed its name to The Madelaine Chocolate Co. The new name and logo are being phased in on all packaging, as well as marketing and communications tools. The ...
Jelly hearts are spicy, sweet.(Valentine Profit Preview PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ZACHARY CONFECTIONS, Inc. debuts cinnamon and cherry JuJu Hearts in bags and tubs. Laydown bags hold 10 ounces, have a SRP of $1.79 ...
Toxic Waste bars in Laydown bags.(Valentine Profit Preview PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... CANDY DYNAMICS puts new mini Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge sour bars in laydown and gusseted bags. Both contain assorted bite-size sour green apple, blue raspberry and cherry bars. Laydown bags are 30-ct, 8.47 ounces, ship 24 per case and have a SRP of while ...
Dots find place in Valentine boxes.(Valentine Profit Preview PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... TOOTSIE Roll Industries Inc.'s new Valentine Dots feature two flavors in every piece--passion fruit/vanilla and cherry/vanilla. Available in recloseable theater boxes that hold seven ounces and feature red and pink ...
Premium chocolate gifts from Ferrara.(Valentine Profit Preview PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... FERRARA PAN CANDY Co., INC. debuts Ferrara brand premium chocolates in two-pack gift boxes. Each unit features one box each of European-inspired Indulgent Milk Chocolate Almonds and Tantalizing Mixed ...
Novelties part of Imaginings 3 line.(Valentine Profit Preview PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FLIX CANDY brand Kissy Lip Pops from Imaginings 3, Inc. are 0.8-ounce lollipops with plastic lips and assorted face cards. The Extreme Green Apple, Watermelon Cooler and blue raspberry pops pack in bags with a SRP range of $1.09 to $1.39, shipping two ...
Madelaine offers chocolate hearts, roses.(Valentine Profit Preview PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... THE MADELAINE CHOCOLATE Co.'s Signature Gift Boxes are filled with premium chocolates for Valentine's Day. Two-toned black-striped window boxes with gold accents hold 5.5-ounce red, pink and fuchsia satin-foiled solid milk chocolate hearts and gold-foiled dark chocolate hearts. With a SRP ...
Mars line grows for Valentine's Day.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... MARS SNACKFOOD US unveils Dove Brand Truffle Hearts Singles, 0.9--ounce milk chocolate dual heart-shaped truffles. Packing in 36-ct display trays, they have a SRP of 52 cents. They are also offered in 4.5-ounce five packs with a SRP of $2.60 and shipping in 24-ct displays. The ...
Smarties communicate sweet thoughts.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CE DE CANDY, INC.'S Smarties Love Hearts are pastel-colored pressed-dextrose tablets embossed with Valentine sayings. Packs ...
Squares packed for February 14 gifting.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)(Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.)
May 01, 2009 ... GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE Co. is offering six seasonal varieties of Ghirardelli Squares in stand-up bags with holiday graphics. The line features milk chocolate with caramel, dark chocolate with raspberry, 60% cacao, 60% cacao with caramel filling, milk chocolate with peanut butter and limited ...
Ferrero shippers hold assorted items.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... SHIPPER UNITS FROM FERRERO U.S.A. INC. are filled with assorted brands in Valentine packaging. The Ferrero Valentine Boutiques hold 40 3.5-ounce Rocher acetate hearts, 41 2.9-ounce Collection Hearts, 18 seven-ounce Rocher hearts and 18 5.7-ounce Collection Hearts. Collection Hearts hold an ...
Bouquets of pops.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... TWINKLE CANDY Hello Sweets are heart-shaped strawberry pops in bouquet arrangements. They are available in five- and 12-pop varieties in clear gift boxes. Five-piece boxes hold 1.58 ounces, have a SRP range of ...
Melville hand pours heart pops.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... MELVILLE CANDY CORP. unveils Sweet Hearts with Sayings lollipops. Made in the U.S., each watermelon, cherry and grape pop is hand-poured and ...
Hawaiian nuts wrapped for the season.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... VALENTINE MEDLEY GIFT BOXES are filled with an assortment of Maui Caramacs caramel and macadamia chocolate clusters, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with whole macadamias and MacNut Crunch from ...
Assorted sours in printed bags.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... TIE-TOP BAGS hold 16 ounces of Judson-Atkinson Candies, Inc. Valentine Sours. The red, white and pink candies are assorted cherry, ...
Snyder's dips in Hershey Chocolate.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... SNYDER'S OF HANOVER INC.'S Pretzel Dips with Hershey's Milk Chocolate pack in seven-ounce bags, while the Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate version comes in ...
Spiritual messages on pops, candies.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... BAGS OF VALENTINE CARDS & POPS from Scripture Candy, Inc. hold 20 cherry pops and cards with scripture messages. Assorted designs, including a teacher card, have a a signature area for a to/from note. The 6.5-ounce bags have a SRP of $3.99 and ship 12 per case. ...
Novelties send valentine greetings.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... VALENTINE CANDY TREASURE CHESTS from Koko's Confectionery & Novelty are filled with pressed dextrose candies. Each plastic container holds 1.27 ounces of product and has a SRP range of $1.49 to $1.79. They ship two 12-ct displays per case. Also new are The Massive Mega ...
Sleeves add Roses to Toblerone boxes.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... KRAFT FOODS INTERNATIONAL offers Toblerone Valentine Roses boxes, Swiss chocolate bars in traditional pyramid boxes with sleeves featuring rose graphics. Each box holds two 3.52-ounce milk ...
Pops, taffy for holiday exchanges.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... PERFETTI VAN MELLE USA, INC.'S cherry, blue raspberry, watermelon and white mystery flavor Airheads are in seasonal theater boxes. Each box has a space for a to/from message, holds six 0.55-ounce bars, has a SRP of 99 cents and ships 19 per case. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Premium chocolate covers roasted almonds.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... VALENTINES DARK CHOCOLATE Jordan Almonds are whole roasted almonds covered in a layer of premium dark chocolate and then panned with red, white and pink candy shells from Koppers Chocolate, Kosher-certified, they pack in ...
Texting comes to valentine line.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... RED, WHITE AND pink gummi hearts are imprinted with love-themed text message abbreviations. Txt Luv Msg candy is new from Candy Tech LLC. The watermelon-, strawberry- and pineapple-flavored hearts are made with fruit ...
CandyRific licenses find Valentine homes.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... INS EMBOSSED WITH GRAPHICS of the red M&M's character in a seasonal setting are new from CandyRific, LLC. Each tin holds two 0.63-ounce bags of M&M's and has a SRP of $2.49. Also available are M&M's Valentine's Sticker Stampers, three-in-one candy containers, stampers and ...
Bracelets set for class exchanges.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... LOVE BEADS candy bracelets are in 10-and 22-ct bags from Bee International, Inc. Dextrose bracelets are individually wrapped, have a candy pendant and space for a to/from message on each ...
Lindor truffles in seasonal packaging.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... VALENTINE'S DAY Milk Velvet Heart boxes filled with milk chocolate Lindor truffles are new from Lindt & Sprungli USA, Inc. Each 10.6-ounce red box has a gold ribbon, includes a to/from gift tag and a SRP of $14.99. They ship in six-ct cases. Lindor truffles are also available in ...
Cupid's arrow now a pop.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... FLINGS ARE lollipops moulded to resemble Cupid's arrow by Strawberry Hill Confectionery. The strawberry, cinnamon and cherry pops are 0.3 ...
Licorice chews are heart-shaped.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... NEW FROM American Licorice Co. are Red Vines Valentine Chews. The bite-size heart-shaped red and pink chews come in Red Vines original flavor and pack in 10-ounce bags with heart-shaped windows. Bags have a SRP of $2.59 and ship 24 per case. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Melster, warheads brands showcased.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... IMPACT CONFECTIONS, INC. reveals new packaging for its Melster brand chocolatey-covered Marshmallow Hearts. Tray packs are 2.62-ounces, hold six wrapped hearts with a SRP of $1. They ship in 18-ct cases. Also from the company, Warheads Valentine Card & Candy Packs come with 24 ...
Ice Cream, candy come together in one treat.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... GET SILLY ICE CREAM is introducing Get Silly Ice Cream Candies. Described as unmeltable ice cream candy made from real ice cream, the banana split, chocolate chip cookie dough, cotton candy, cookies 'n cream, caramel 'n ...
Caramel corn, cherries make up mix.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... A MIX OF CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED caramel corn and Michigan cherries comprise South Bend Chocolate Co.'s Cupid Crunch. Clear bags are printed with hearts and hold one-pound of product. With a SRP of $9.99, they ship 16 per ...
Sour patch hearts turn sweet.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... SOUR PATCH Jelly Hearts are new from Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co. The fruit-flavored sour then sweet jelly candies pack in 13-ounce laydown bags of assorted ...
Foreign candy adds to Valentine line.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... LOVE BITES FRUIT-FLAVORED dextrose hearts and spicy cinnamon candy hearts are new for Valentine's Day 2010 from The Foreign Candy Co., Inc. Both items are available in heart-shaped boxes that have a place for a to/from ...
Gummies from Albanese in holiday shapes.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... SOUR SAND COATS gummi Valentine Sour Hearts new from Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. The red and white, cherry and strawberry/banana candies ...
Belgian chocolates are gift-wrapped.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... FOR 2010, GUYLIAN USA INC. offers Seashell chocolates in gift-wrapped ballotin boxes. Covered in red paper with glossy tone-on-tone hearts, boxes are accented with red ribbon and hand-tied bows. The kosher-certified Belgian chocolates feature marbled milk, white and dark chocolate over ...
Petite caramels get salted.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Das FOODS introduces two flavors of Das Caramelini Salted Caramel Petites, bite-size caramels in Lovely Lavender and Enchanting Chocolate and ...
Pops, Hearts join primrose line.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... STRAWBERRY N' CREAM Heart Pops are new from Primrose Candy Co. The kosher-certified pops are available in 12-ounce bags with a SRP of $1.98. They ship in 24-ct cases. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] V-Day Cherry Chat Pops are imprinted with messages and come ...
Heart-shaped gummies from Arcor.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... GUMMY HEARTS FROM Arcor USA come in two-ct packs for kids to exchange. Each pack has space for a to/from message and holds two sour peach-flavored hearts. They ...
Chocolate bars have holiday message.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... BLOOMSBERRY & CO. DEBUTS I Love U and Emergency Chocolate all-natural chocolate bars. The bars pack in boxes with a message on the front. Each 3.5-ounce kosher-certified bar is made with 33% milk ...
Splendid chocolates have love themes.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... LOVE RIPPLES Heart Pops from Splendid Chocolates Ltd. are solid milk chocolate and wrapped in red and pink foils. Also available are milk chocolate Quilt Heart Pops, moulded to resemble tufting with red and pink accents. Both items are kosher-certified, weigh 1.8 ounces, have a SRP of ...
Smiles printed on marshmallow pops.(VALENTINE PROFIT PREVIEW PART I)
May 01, 2009 ... SMILEY CENTRAL Marshmallow Pops have eight different expressions in each 12-ct display from Candy Planet The large 1.58-ounce vanilla pops have a yellow face with ...
Caramels: from established classics to trendy gourmet offerings, the caramel segment holds on to loyalists as it entices new fans.(SECTOR CLOSE-UP)
May 01, 2009 ... "CARAMELS LEAVE THEIR OLD FASHIONED IMAGE BEHIND" was the headline two years ago in PROFESSIONAL CANDY BUYER, and if that was true then, today's caramel segment has taken to its fresh identity with vigor. Decades-long suppliers are fortifying their brands with new flavors and ...