Mark Your Calendar As we — at least those of us who live in northern climes — watch the last vestiges of winter give way to tulip tips breaking through the ground, it becomes just that much easier to start thinking about spring.
by BerniePacyniak
Coastal Encounters On a recent trip to Florida for some much-needed R&R, I had a familiar experience.
Mints’ Mr. Fix-it Eddy Rubin, ceo and co-founder of Wrench Mints, demonstrates that the American Dream still applies, particularly if you are willing to apply ingenuity, perseverance and a bit of muscle to make it happen.
Snack bar sector slowing down? After years of sustained growth in the United States, an Innova Market Insights report suggests that the $2-billion snack/cereal/energy bar sector is slowing down, akin perhaps, to so many consumers who purchase the bars.
The Confection Connection It all started with the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. With much of the city's business center destroyed, the scorched landscape provided the perfect opportunity for businessmen who were ready to rebuild Chicago into a modern marvel.
Norman Love Confections Norman Love Confections has introduced 10 new handcrafted white, milk and dark chocolate flavors and truffles.
Sacred Chocolate “Naked Chocolate” author David Wolfe is the party responsible for the creation Sacred Chocolate from Sacred Foods, which produces more than 22 varieties of certified organic, raw, vegan, kosher, halal, stone-ground chocolate.
Mike and Ike Bubblegum Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales brand products now come in a bubblegum format, made available through a license agreement between Ford Gum and Just Born, Inc.
Resolving Production, Footprint Challenges Two case histories provide examples of how robotic technology addressed manufacturers’ need for more output while accommodating gentle handling and space limitations.
NSF and ASN announce Smart Choices food package-labeling program
NSF International and the American Society for Nutrition have announced their joint roles in administering a new nutritional front-of-package labeling initiative called the Smart Choices Program, which will provide manufacturers and retailers with a reliable front-of-pack icon and calorie information to help consumers recognize smarter food and beverage products.
Broad Set of Options Enhance Opportunities Increased commodity costs necessitate innovative solutions with sweeteners. As a result, suppliers are exposing manufacturers to a broader range of formulation possibilities.
Nuts enhance value, variety It’s doubtful that consumers equate eating a Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll to that of a salad, despite Larry Hassler, president and ceo of the company, insisting the nutrition profile is equivalent, salad dressing included, of course.
Bars for Life The latest snack bars target consumers of every lifestyle, offering all-natural ingredients as well as much-needed protein and fiber. They’re also gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, and certified organic, vegan and kosher.
Hacos Buys Collmann Chocolate Business Last month, Belgium-based Hacos NV purchased Collmann GmbH’s chocolate branch. Founded in 1938, Collmann manufactures machinery for the production of chocolate hollow figures.
TPC Acquires Tray-Pak, Names Scott Myers CEO TPC Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Archbrook Capital Management, LLC in Reading, Pa., has acquired a majority interest in Tray-Pak Corp., one of the leading manufacturers of custom, thermoformed plastic packaging products for the confectionery, bakery, food and other industries.
