| November 6, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Marich upgrades chocolate packaging
The Marich Confectionery Co. is seeking to refine its brand with new packaging for its chocolates that features embossed text and humorous one-liners inside the boxes such as "Cheaper than therapy." The company is looking to grow its presence in the specialty market, said CEO Brad van Dam. CandyAndSnackToday.com
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- NCSA names innovation award winners
The National Confectionery Sales Association recognized innovation in candy and snacks at this year's New Product Awards held last month in Tampa, Fla. Air Delight Kisses and Bars took top honors in the chocolate category; M&M's White Chocolate Candy Corn took home a win in the seasonal group. Dark Roca from Brown & Haley won the premium category, and Jolly Rancher Crunch 'N Chew took the top spot in the non-chocolate group. CSP
(11/5)
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| | Join NCA for Sweet Insights and Networking in NY or Chicago
NCA members and trade customers may attend a Chocolate Sweet Insights presentation and networking reception in New York (Nov. 8) or Chicago (Nov. 15). First, a workshop will help enhance your category knowledge and drive store sales. Later, a networking reception will bring together the confectionery supply chain. Contact Libby Taylor. | |
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- Study suggests food preservative may slow tumor growth
The common food preservative Nisin may have anti-cancer properties, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Medicine. Nisin may slow or stop tumor growth by activating a protein called CHAC1 that disturbs the growth cycle of cancerous cells. "This is the first time that an antibacterial food preservative agent has been shown to effectively reduce and prevent tumorigenic properties in vitro and in vivo," researchers said. FoodNavigator
(11/5)
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Contact your Congressmen -- and vote!
On Election Day it is essential for voters to back candidates who support the interests of the confectionery industry and the small business community. Some of the largest confectionery-producing states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New Jersey and California, are facing highly-contested elections today. Vote for these candidates and express the need for sugar reform, citing the positive impacts of the industry on the economy and the harmful effects of the Farm Bill. Contact Kelsey Freeman.
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NCA to host Sweet Insights at Chicago Chocolate Festival
Next week NCA will host a chocolate Sweet Insights presentation and networking reception on Nov. 15 in Chicago just before the beginning of the Chicago Chocolate Festival. Larry Wilson, vice president of customer relations, will discuss the chocolate consumer, chocolate’s role in the retail environment, channel and category performance, and how best to drive sales and profitability. The reception will be held at Candyality. Contact Jenn Ellek.
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- Study: Resistant starches may improve fiber-rich cookies
Resistant starches may provide a better-tasting way to replace wheat flour and improve the nutritional profile of short dough cookies, according to a study published in the Journal of Texture Studies. The two kinds of resistant starches that researchers tested, types three and four, had better taste and color than conventional fibers and offered higher dietary fiber content and fewer calories. FoodNavigator
(11/6)
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- More prevention needed for food-labeling error, experts say
Labeling error is the No. 1 reason for a food recall in North America, and experts at the 2012 Pack Expo in Chicago said food processors should use a risk-assessment program, such as Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points, to prevent mistakes on high-speed packaging lines, rather than trying to catch problems after the fact. "Controls need to be in place at the packaging manufacturer and the food processor to prevent human errors and mistakes," said Debra Krug-Reyes, food safety and quality auditing principal at ConAgra Foods. Packaging World online
(11/5)
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- Cadbury marketer aims to give India chocolate craving
Cadbury Kraft India director for marketing and strategy Chandramouli Venkatesan seeks to go beyond expanding Cadbury's market share of chocolate sales in the country to expanding demand itself for new types of chocolate, this feature says. Venkatesan has launched promotions to educate Indian consumers with the goal of expanding their tastes to include dark chocolate and wants to make chocolate a more popular dessert that replaces the traditional mithai, or South Asian fried sweets. The Economic Times (India)
(11/6)
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