| October 30, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- First retail store on tap for Gunther Grant
Gunther Grant has secured a lease in Oakdale, N.Y., to open its first retail outlet, which will be called Chocolates and Treasures. "Over the years we found that many women would come into our stores to purchase chocolates while their husbands sat in the car," said CEO Grant Newsteder. "We wanted to create a concept that attracted men into our stores as well." The new location will sell gifts and collectables in addition to candy. CandyAndSnackToday.com
(10/30)     
- Kashi adds to cookie line
Kashi has expanded its line of soft-baked cookies with a Chocolate Almond Butter variety. The cookies are made without artificial flavors, preservatives or colors, and contain 10 grams of whole grains, four grams of fiber and three grams of protein. CandyAndSnackToday.com
(10/30)
- Mondelez launches coffee farmer program
Kraft spinoff Mondelez International announced it would invest at least $200 million by 2020 to help small-scale coffee farmers through its Coffee Made Happy program. "This is the right thing to do for farmers, for the environment, and for our business," said Hubert Weber, president of Global Coffee. "Together, we can help make coffee farming an attractive profession for generations to come." Drinks Business Review
(10/30), Progressive Grocer
(10/29)
- Flowers Foods buys assets of bakery brands
Flowers Foods is acquiring certain assets and licenses from Grupo Bimbo unit BBU, including Sara Lee and EarthGrains Baking bread in some markets. The deal includes EarthGrains baked goods in the Oklahoma City market and Sara Lee and EarthGrains sliced bread, buns and rolls throughout California. CSP
(10/30), Consumer Goods Technology News
(10/29)
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- Obesity researchers focus on sense of smell
Scientists who study obesity are turning their attention to olfactory bulbs, which relay smell information and are dense with insulin receptors. Research indicates that mice bred to have a better sense of smell are resistant to obesity, but they lose that resistance if olfactory bulbs are removed. The Wall Street Journal
(10/29)
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- Organizations tackle eco-label overload
While the international Ecolabel Index tracks 432 logos, groups including the United Nations and the European Commission are seeking standardization. Meanwhile, Danish officials are studying the most commonly used eco-labels, aiming to create a system with a single, easily conveyed standard. National Public Radio/The Salt blog
(10/29)
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