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1. Candy companies merge to become Ferrara Candy
NCA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Ferrara Pan Candy, based in Illinois, is merging with Minnesota-based Farley's & Sathers Candy to create a combined company called Ferrara Candy, to be led by Salvatore Ferrara II, chairman and CEO of Ferrara Pan. "This transaction brings together two well-positioned candy companies with iconic brands and loyal consumer and customer followings to create a category leader," Ferrara said in a statement. Chicago Tribune (05/23) CandyAndSnackToday.com (05/24) CandyIndustry.com (05/23)
2. HannahMax introduces Crunchy Cookie Chips
NCA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
HannahMax Baking has introduced chip-like Crunchy Cookie Chips in four flavors: cinnamon-sugar, sea-salted peanut butter, brown sugar with vanilla and chocolate chip. CandyAndSnackToday.com (05/25)
3. Annabelle wins Calif. small business award
NCA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Annabelle Candy is the winner of this year's Small Business Day Award, established in California in 2000 to honor contributions from small businesses in the state. "To be honored with this award is a testament to the commitment and hard work put forward by our entire company," said Susan Karl, president and CEO of the family-owned company, founded in San Francisco in 1950 and located in Hayward, Calif., since 1965. CandyIndustry.com (05/22)
4. Kramer hired to lead quality assurance at Blommer
NCA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
CandyAndSnackToday.com (05/23)
5. Registration open for NCA confectionery course
NCA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
The NCA is accepting registration for its 2-week Resident Course in Confectionery Technology, popularly known as Candy School. It will begin in mid-July at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. CandyAndSnackToday.com (05/29)
6. Hershey's travel retail tins feature 1920s image
NCA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
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7. Hispanic buyers are key, says Nielsen executive
NCA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
The growing Hispanic market can determine the success or failure of new food and drinks, said Sabrina Crow, senior vice president at Nielsen. "It's imperative to target the Hispanic buy now," she said during the State of the Hispanic Consumer webinar. Supermarket News (05/22)
8. Ferrara boosts safety with Russell Blow Thru Sieve
NCA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Ferrara Pan Candy has invested in a Russell Blow Thru Sieve to improve food safety at its Chicago factory. The system screens sugar and removes any contamination before the sugar reaches the company's product lines. Confectionery Production (05/23)
9. Chocolate is said to slow the aging process
NCA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Researchers with biotechnology company Lycotec say they have developed a chocolate that boosts the ability of cocoa flavanols to slow the aging process by improving oxygen delivery to the skin. Lycotec founder Ivan Petyaev said the chocolate is ready for market, and the technology used does not compromise taste or texture. Daily Mail (London), The (05/28)
10. New Ruffles chips are intended for men
NCA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
Ruffles has introduced the Ultimate Chips 'n' Dips line, with bold flavors that are being marketed to men. Chip flavors include 'Sweet 'n' Smoking' BBQ and Kicking Jalapeno Ranch; dip varieties are Beef 'N'Cheese and Smokehouse Bacon. Packaging Digest (05/23)
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