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Starch Trends: Starch To The Rescue

The evolution and growth of medicated confections finds starches being called upon once again to help.

August 20, 2014

There’s been an increased interest by confectionery as well as pharmaceutical companies to produce candies that deliver specific nutraceutical benefits, be they vitamins, weight control, cold prevention, etc. So where to starches come into play?

Gelatin alternatives

Jellies and gummies move beyond gelatin.

Starches and pectin offer candy makers alternatives

April 15, 2014

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While candy may not seem like the first thing many would imagine a vegetarian sacrificing, those in the confectionery industry know why those who stick to plants have avoid marshmallows and gummiesl — gelatin.

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Gelatin replacements evolve

As the industry innovates, choices more closely resemble gelatin

April 15, 2014

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It turns out that candy companies have all sorts of reasons for wanting to avoid gelatin — to save money, create a different texture, or be able to officially claim that their gummies are vegetarian, kosher or halal.

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Chocotec

January 24, 2014

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In addition to the ECOGRAV system, Chocotec is also a key supplier of turnkey kitchen systems.

Starch trends: Clean label requests foster experimentation

Starch suppliers respond to specific ingredient demands from manufacturers, consumers.

Carla Zanetos Scully

September 16, 2013

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“Organic compliance is still a niche market,” says Wen Shieh, technical leader for Cargill’s Texturizing Solutions. “Yet it is a market that traditional moulding starch will not be able to meet the regulations.”

Ingredion hires new corporate controller

Matthew Galvanoni promoted to role

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2012

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Ingredion Inc. has promoted from within to hire Matthew Galvanoni as its new vice president and corporate controller.

Ingredion’s name more than just merger wordplay

Company hopes to convey its ‘ingredient solutions’

Bernie Pacyniak

August 28, 2012

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Corn Products Internationl's new name reflections creation of a larger, global entity.

Multi-functional uses continue to expand

Aside from using starches for operational benefits, candy technologists see opportunities by addressing market niches.

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2012

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If creating candy is like juggling, then for many confectioners, starches are like a third hand.

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The Jelly Belly Wai

Bernie Pacyniak

March 2, 2012

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With a second expansion in full swing, Jelly Belly Candy Co.’s plant in Thailand anchors the company’s continuing growth internationally.

New name for Corn Products International

February 15, 2012

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Corn Products International wants people to know they offer more than just corn. The company is planning to change its name to “Ingredion” - a combination of the word “ingredients”

Candy Funhouse seeks chief candy officer

State of the Industry 2022: Gummy texture, flavor innovation drive growth in non-chocolate chewy candy

State of the Industry 2022: Gum category begins to bounce back after COVID challenges

Bazooka Candy Brands announces gummy innovation launching at Sweets & Snacks Expo

State of the Industry: Non-chocolate novelty sees double-digit growth

Mars Wrigley to launch 3 Halloween treats

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Events

August 11, 2021

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

August 30, 2022

Understanding the Better-for-You Candy & Confectionery Market

People want their treats, but don’t always want all of the dietary impact resulting from indulgent decisions. As a result, the popularity of low-sugar and no-sugar candy and confectionery products continues to grow. But who is buying these products, where are they buying them, and why?

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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