Special Reports - Candy Industry

A Year for the Status Quo

Whether it was the uncertainty in the global economy, uneasiness over debt troubles in Europe, tight credit markets or manufacturers taking a breather to digest their 2010 conquests, the world’s top confectionery companies kept a low profile in 2011. Merger and acquisition activity paled in comparison to deal-laden 2010, and Candy Industry’s Top 100 list saw relatively few changes.

	Telling chocolate’s stories, both past and present Americans' deepening love affair with chocolate has spawned an interest in exploring chocolate’s historic roots and telling its tale, as evidenced by the displays at New York Chocolate Week.

	New creations demonstrate chocolate’s versatility Chocolate’s versatility still seems to be limitless, and it was in full swing during New York Chocolate Week.

	Raw and single-origin chocolate continue to impress Raw chocolate was very much a presence during New York Chocolate Week, a sign the segment is finding some traction in the gourmet chocolate category.

	New York Chocolate Show exhibits a diversified portfolio of sweet products New York Chocolate Week provides East Coast chocophiles with a snapshot of current trends in the premium chocolate category.

	Sip and Savor: Ghirardelli Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.’s Intense Dark line of chocolates pairs up with a broad range of wines as the company’s chocolatier and wine expert, Kevin Tamaki, and Candy Industry’s staff reveal.

	Pierson Clair receives 2011 Kettle Award Only 16 at the time, Pierson Clair made his first batch of chocolate for the Blommer Chocolate Co. in Los Angeles in 1964. It was the beginning of a long love affair with chocolate and candymaking.

	Distilling chocolate's essence Godiva Chocolatier not only teamed up with Diageo to create a branded chocolate-infused vodka, it now conducts taste pairings showcasing sampling both can enhance the dessert experience.

	'Gellin' on all Cylinders Sugar confections producer Riclan S.A. looks to shift into another gear as it takes advantage of a newly built manufacturing facility designed to boost efficiencies and output.

	The Big Get Bigger

	Sip and Savor

	Turning Out Sweet Hits Garoto, Brazil’s famed chocolate company, turns up the volume on product innovation by tapping into its formidable brands. Nestlé’s resource help facilitate their production.

	Brazil: An Emerging Powerhouse The economic potential of Brazil, supported by an abundance of natural resources, has stimulated consumer demand, fueling growth nearly everywhere, including the confectionery segment.

	Defining the New American Artisan Chocolate Maker The recent renaissance in making chocolate from scratch signals a new appreciation — by consumers and chocolate makers — for sourcing, crafting and experimenting.

	What Now, Candy World? As the dust settles on what’s been a tough economic year, the confectionery landscape has undergone some changes. Now that Mars and Kraft have assumed global leading roles, leaving Nestlé a distant third, competition for growth markets will intensify.

	‘… and 40 more!’ The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year. And although the global recession darkened the lights somewhat, ISM’s candle power proved that the confectionery segment will continue to burn brightly.

	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.

	Pack Expo/Process Expo: Sure Bet! The jointly held PACK EXPO/PROCESS EXPO shows being held in Las Vegas, Oct. 5-7, provide confectionery attendees with winning options for processing and packaging solutions that double-down cost savings. The following provides readers an overview of those options from suppliers at this and previous PACK EXPO/PROCESS EXPO shows.

	IBA SHOW PREVIEW: Where Confectioners and Bakers Meet As the global economy begins its gradual recovery, this year's exhibition promises plenty of innovative solutions designed to take advantage of the rebound.

	Leaders in Innovation: Getting Innovation Right The following executives are all cognizant of the value innovative ideas bring to their companies, to their customers and to the confectionery industry in general.

	FPSA and IFT: A Union Whose Time Has Come FPSA and its predecessor associations have a long history of delivering the finest trade show events to the food and beverage industry.

	11th Annual European Suppliers Roundtable The global economic crisis, while causing concern about business activity this year, cannot rattle the world’s leading suppliers of confectionery processing equipment and ingredients. Many view this as an opportunity to reinvest into their research and development efforts as they await the segment’s rebound.

	Saluting the Kettle When Candy Industry's founder and publisher, Don Gussow, established the Kettle Award in 1946, he did so not knowing who the first recipient would be.

	Celebrate Pennsylvania! Nicknamed the snack food capital of the world, Pennsylvania ranks first in the production of chocolate, potato chips and pretzels, with more than 2,300 food processing and manufacturing companies based in the "Keystone State."

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