| October 23, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Quaker Quakes now called Quaker Popped
PepsiCo has changed the name of its Quaker Quakes snack to Quaker Popped "because it better represents the way the product is made, as they are literally popped to crispy perfection,” said Justin Lambeth, chief marketing officer for Quaker Foods North America. The line, offered in 14 varieties, also has a new logo and color scheme. FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration)
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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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- Autumn drinks can be high in calories
Autumn coffee drinks from Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and other chains can be high in calories, particularly when they are made with sweet syrups and topped with whipped cream. The Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha from Caribou Coffee, for example, has 680 calories; a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks has 380. The Huffington Post
(10/22)
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Contact your Congressmen
Use the momentum from last night's final presidential debate to contact your members of Congress and tell them about the need for sugar reform in the U.S. Invite them to visit your company and learn about the positive impact you have on the economy and the harmful effects of the Farm Bill. Contact Kelsey Freeman.
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Trick or treat -- short and sweets
The Story of Chocolate Facebook page is your best resource for tips to stay happy, healthy and safe during this holiday. Learn which candies adults are known to sneak from their kids as well was ways to keep your candy consumption at a moderate level. And of course, find out which ghoulishly-good recipes will keep all your little goblins happy! Contact Susan Smith.
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- Cocoa flavanol health benefits come into focus
With evidence mounting of the health benefits of cocoa flavanols, companies are introducing supplements so consumers can get the benefits without eating high-calorie chocolate bars every day. However, researchers have yet to create a definitive method of measuring flavanol content in such products. NutraIngredients
(10/22)
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- U.K. Nestle factory adds dark chocolate production
The Nestle factory in York, England, has begun producing dark chocolate for Kit Kat, After Eight, Quality Street and Matchmakers brands. "Dark chocolate is an important ingredient for a number of our products and the chocolate team has worked really hard to bring it back in-house," said Peter Gough, a Nestle factory manager. ConfectioneryNews.com (France)
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