Candy

Sugar confectionery prices to soar in accession states?

16-Apr-2004

Sugar prices look set to rise in the accession countries by up to
60 per cent, warns the European chocolate and confectionery body
CAOBISCO this week, predicting major set backs for food
manufacturers installed in the zone. The warning...

Konjac jelly sweets found in UK

17-Sep-2003

Konjac is found in the UK six months after Europe voted in a
permanent ban on the use of the food additive.

Sugar-free, the new candy concept

04-Jul-2003

Faced with growing consumer health concerns, a US candy maker is
introducing a sugar-free, fat-free product to the diabetic market.

All Candy Expo enters the computer age

13-May-2003

Confectioner House of Brussels Chocolates (HBSL) has launched a
range of Sonic The Hedgehog chocolates at this year's All Candy
Expo in Chicago.

Quality Candy strengthens hard candy portfolio

31-Mar-2003

The US-based Quality Candy Company has acquired the Paduke hard
candy business of compatriot Gilliam Candy Brands.

Yes to gummy bears

25-Mar-2003

German company Amapharm has developed an innovative delivery method
for children's daily vitamins.

Europe bans konjac in jelly sweets

12-Feb-2003

The European Parliament has voted with an overwhelming majority for
a permanent ban on the use of konjac in jelly confectionery.

Herbal sweets to boost energy

31-Jul-2002

Four new herbal confectionery products have been launched by
Canadian company Kitsune Foods which are designed to help give
athletes an extra energy boost.