| July 3, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Study: Sweet people like sweets
People who like to eat sweets are more likely to be considered sweet themselves, finds a study from Gettysburg College. People with a preference for sweets are more likely to volunteer, and people who eat sweets are more likely to describe themselves as agreeable, said author Brian Meier. CandyAndSnackToday.com
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- Spangler relies on Ohio agriculture
Spangler Candy, which dates to 1906, is the only mass manufacturer of candy canes, and the No. 2 lollipop-maker in the U.S. The 500,000-square-foot factory is situated in Ohio's "breadbasket," and annually uses 24 million pounds of corn syrup and 28 million pounds of sugar. Farm and Dairy (Salem, Ohio)
(6/29)
- Goo Goo Clusters marks 100 years
Goo Goo Clusters, introduced in 1912 by Standard Candy, was said to be the nation's first combination candy bar, containing caramel, nuts and marshmallow. "Ultimately, the fact that we’re still here is the biggest endorsement of the product that you can have," said executive vice president Lance Paine. "At the end of the day, what you’re looking at is the fact that [we’ve had] uninterrupted production over 100 years." CandyIndustry.com
(7/2)
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- Study data link coffee to lower basal cell carcinoma risk
Data from the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study show that drinking more than three cups of coffee a month is associated with a 17% lower relative risk of basal cell carcinoma. Caffeine from sources other than coffee also is associated with a lower risk, researchers wrote in the journal Cancer Research. MedPage Today (free registration)
(7/2)
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Sign up for NCA’s Food Safety Forum
NCA is hosting the next Food Safety and Regulatory Forum webinar on July 26 at 1 p.m. The NCA Food Safety and Regulatory Forum is a free quarterly webinar series that provides regulatory updates, basic food safety education and third-party certification to NCA members. This upcoming webinar will discuss updates on FDA food safety rules, potential changes to certain candy serving sizes, GMO labeling and third-party audits. The NCA Food Safety and Regulatory Forum webinar series occurs quarterly and is an excellent way to connect with NCA and fellow confectionery companies. For more information, visit our event page, Food Safety and Regulatory Forum- Quarterly Webinar, or contact Laura Shumow.
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Reduce and manage energy expenses with APPI Energy
 Wind farms in the U.S. have avoided 62 million pounds of air pollutants. Learn more about efficient energy programs and how your company can save money through NCA's partnership with APPI. Contact Linda Jamie.
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- Shapes alter food perceptions, researchers find
Researchers are learning that the perception of food varies with shape, providing insights that can help companies develop labels and packages that give competitive advantages. "The shapes a consumer sees on the label and even the shape of the packaging in which the product is served can all impact on a consumer's sensory-discriminative and hedonic responses to food and beverage products," researchers wrote in the journal Flavour. FoodNavigator
(7/2)
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