Candy Industry Magazine

November 2018

In the November issue, check out new candy and snack products as well as cocoa sustainability trends and the story behind The Warrell Corp.

Warrell aims to be 'partner of choice' in contract manufacturing

The Warrell Corp. rebrands to Warrell Creations to reflect new focus on innovation, flexibility.

Alyse Thompson

November 14, 2018

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The Warrell Corp. has morphed over the last half-century to be many things to many different members of the confectionery industry

RCI Fall Regional Conference offers pure diversion in Portland

Conference held Sept. 17-19 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.

Alyse Thompson

November 15, 2018

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With beautiful views and a passion for food, Portland, Ore. served as an ideal backdrop for Retail Confectioners International’s Fall Regional Conference, held Sept. 17-19 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.

Cynthia Timpa finds 'Bliss' in toffee

Sharing homemade toffee with coworkers inspires Timpa to open Texas business

November 12, 2018

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Bliss Candy Company started in 2006 after people kept asking Cynthia Timpa to make toffee and bring it to work.

Ontario's Riverside Natural Foods seeks to grow private label, store brands

Company upgrades bar line to Bühler Formpress GP Pressure-less forming system.

Crystal Lindell

November 15, 2018

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The company set out to create organic, better-for-you products, such as granola bars.

Sustainability

Cocoa sustainability: Goals shift to 2025

Cocoa suppliers and manufacturers made big promises for sustainability efforts that mostly come due in 2020 — but as the deadline gets closer many are now looking to 2025.

October 25, 2018

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The 2018 Cocoa Barometer, a biennial review of the state of sustainability in the cocoa sector, is less than enthusiastic about where things stand in the sector.

Jelly bean trends: Big flavor in small packages

Flavor innovation, clean labels change up century-old tradition of jelly beans.

November 9, 2018

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It’s said if something isn’t broken, it shouldn’t be fixed — a maxim that has long applied to jelly beans.

Fresharoo cookies, nut butter frosting

You Fresh Naturals, Miami, Fla.

Alyse Thompson

November 12, 2018

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Fresharoo is a play on the ‘90s hit snack featuring dunkable cookies and frosting.

TCHO limited-edition holiday bars

TCHO Chocolate, Berkeley, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

November 15, 2018

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TCHO has taken some of the best holiday indulgences and merged them with its organic, Fairtrade chocolate blends to satisfy holiday cravings.

Askinosie Peppermint Dark Chocolate bar with Cardamom

Askinosie Chocolate, Springfield, Mo.

November 14, 2018

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This 58% dark chocolate bar features crisp peppermint and a touch of cardamom to warm up the classic combination.

Miggy's Bitbits

Total Food Distributors, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Alyse Thompson

November 12, 2018

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Miggy’s Bitbits is a new candy line from Total Food Distributors, a company founded by MLB star Miguel Cabrera.

La Maison du Chocolat 2018 Holiday Collection

La Maison du Chocolat, New York City.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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This collection draws inspiration from the magical land of the North Pole where trees, lights, gifts, elves and delicious confections all come to life in the spirit of the holidays.

Hershey’s milk chocolate bar with Reese’s Pieces

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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This new bar combines two of The Hershey Co.'s iconic brands.

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

ONE Brands, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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ONE Brands has added White Chocolate Truffle to its line of protein bars.

Brewhouse Legends snack mixes

Alyse Thompson

November 9, 2018

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Mount Franklin Foods has debuted Brewhouse Legends, a line of distinctive snack nut mixes inspired by the innovation of craft-brewers.

Kettle Awards

Established in 1946 by Candy Industry's founder and publisher, Don Gussow, the Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain. This year marks the 75th Year of the prestigious award and we invite you to join us for an evening reception honoring its rich heritage and to celebrate the nominees and winner of the 2020 Kettle Award.

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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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Candy Industry Magazine

November 2018

Cover

Warrell aims to be 'partner of choice' in contract manufacturing

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RCI Fall Regional Conference offers pure diversion in Portland

Departments

Cynthia Timpa finds 'Bliss' in toffee

Ontario's Riverside Natural Foods seeks to grow private label, store brands

Cocoa sustainability: Goals shift to 2025

Jelly bean trends: Big flavor in small packages

Products

Fresharoo cookies, nut butter frosting

TCHO limited-edition holiday bars

Askinosie Peppermint Dark Chocolate bar with Cardamom

Miggy's Bitbits

La Maison du Chocolat 2018 Holiday Collection

Hershey’s milk chocolate bar with Reese’s Pieces

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

Brewhouse Legends snack mixes

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