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Nestlé selling US confectionery business to Ferrero

The move signals further efforts to switch the Swiss food group's focus on healthier products.

January 16, 2018

Nestlé's US confectionery business includes popular chocolate brands, such as Butterfinger, Crunch, BabyRuth, 100Grand, Raisinets, Chunky, OhHenry! and SnoCaps.

Mars Wrigley relaunches caffeine gum years after FDA push back

The candy company is relaunching Alert Caffeine Gum, with plans to stock it in the energy aisle.

Crystal Lindell

October 26, 2017

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The candy maker originally planned to launch its Alert Caffeine Gum — which provides 40 mg. of caffeine, or about the same amount as a half a cup of coffee — at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in May 2013.

Packaging

New Mentos gum packs feature VELCRO brand closures

First confectionery brand in North America to use PRESS-LOK

Crystal Lindell

October 26, 2017

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Mentos’ new Pure Fresh Gum Wallet Packs feature the VELCRO Brand Press-Lok closure system, which has a thin profile so consumers can easily fit the small package into their pocket or handbag.

Packaging Case Study

Case Study: Bosch modernizes 20 year-old Bag-in-Box Line for Ulmer Schokoladen

German chocolate maker partners with Bosch to update its 20-year-old Bag-in-Box line.

February 15, 2017

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Delicate chocolate décor, such as flakes, drops or the classic “Ulmer Borke“ require a packaging solution that processes the sensitive products very gently.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Packaged Facts: U.S. candy market gets more competitive with new Mars Wrigley Confectionery

The newly formed company makes it among the largest in the world.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

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Food industry titan Mars, Inc. is making a bullish move in both the U.S. candy market and the Windy City.

Hershey rejects takeover bid from Mondelez

Jeremy Gerrard

July 1, 2016

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The Hershey Company rejected a takeover bid Thursday from rival chocolate company and Oreo manufacturer Mondelez International.

Blommer Chocolate acquires manufacturing facility in China

TECH FLASH

Scientists find ‘shocking’ way to reduce fat in chocolate

Running an electric field through liquid chocolate during the manufacturing process decreases its viscosity.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

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The key is applying the electric field in the same direction as the flow.

TECH FLASH

Mars banned from selling M&M’s in Sweden

A Swedish court rules the trademark belongs to Mondelez

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

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Mars will assess the steps necessary to keep its brand in Sweden.

TECH FLASH

Candy printing on demand

Dylan’s Candy Bar unveils the first 3D gummy candy printer in the US

Debra Schug

May 31, 2016

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The printer produces custom candy in approximately five minutes.

Hottest candy and snack trends for 2016

May 24, 2016

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The National Confectioners Association has unwrapped the latest trends taking shape at the annual Sweets & Snacks Expo held this week in Chicago.

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Flexible Packaging Flexes its Muscles with Recycling Pilot

Promoting Food Safety and Sustainability through Organic Food Packaging

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Articles Tagged with ''confectionery''

Nestlé selling US confectionery business to Ferrero

Mars Wrigley relaunches caffeine gum years after FDA push back

New Mentos gum packs feature VELCRO brand closures

Case Study: Bosch modernizes 20 year-old Bag-in-Box Line for Ulmer Schokoladen

Packaged Facts: U.S. candy market gets more competitive with new Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Hershey rejects takeover bid from Mondelez

Scientists find ‘shocking’ way to reduce fat in chocolate

Mars banned from selling M&M’s in Sweden

Candy printing on demand

Hottest candy and snack trends for 2016

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