| February 23, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Hershey unveils travel-retail launches
Hershey is introducing four products exclusively for travel-retail, including Kit Kat Miniatures, which will be offered only in the U.S. Global distribution is planned for the other products, a Snack Size assortment, a Miniatures line and a pouch with an assortment of Hershey’s Special Dark Miniatures. DFNIOnline.com
(2/22)     
- Twitter request prompts new Kellogg cereal
Kellogg has created a cereal called Totes Amazeballs in response to a tweet from musician Tim Burgess. The company made a single box of the cereal for Burgess, who heads the British rock band The Charlatans and who said, "I heard someone use the expression Totes Amazeballs, and it sounded like something from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' I sent a cheeky tweet saying I'd invented a new cereal and that Kellogg's were interested." Adweek
(2/22)
- Ferrara Pan seeks new owners
The 104-year-old family-owned Ferrara Pan Candy is reportedly in talks with Farley's & Sathers Candy, which may acquire or merge with Ferrara. The deal would put Salvatore Ferrara II in charge of Farley's & Sathers. Crain's Chicago Business
(2/22)
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- Almonds win heart association certification
Almond packaging has been certified to carry the Heart-Check logo from the American Heart Association, said the Almond Board of California. The certification is based on fat, cholesterol and sodium guidelines, and indicates the nuts contain 10% or more of the daily requirement of at least one nutrient. CandyAndSnackToday.com
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NCA hosts political heavyweight at private breakfast
NCA announced that Jeb Bush will headline its State of the Industry Conference in Miami this week. NCA also will host the former Florida governor for a private breakfast at the conference, giving members a chance to interact with the politician and former businessman about issues that are critical to success in the current economic environment. If you are interested in participating in the private breakfast, contact Liz Reilly.
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- Mars unveils solar garden in Nevada
A Mars facility in Henderson, Nev., will be powered solely by solar panels during peak hours using a newly unveiled solar garden, the company announced. "This newest solar garden moves us closer to our goals of eliminating our carbon footprint at our sites by 2040 and using 100% renewable energy," said Mike Wittman, vice president of supply at Mars Chocolate North America. CandyIndustry.com
(2/22)
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A Debauve & Gallais store in Dubai is said to be selling the most expensive box of chocolate in the Middle East, at $105 a pound. The Dubai location is the first Middle East store for the chocolate company. 
