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American Licorice Co. joins New Plastic Economy Global Commitment

ALC aims to make all plastic packaging 100 recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.

July 23, 2019

American Licorice Co. is committed to making all plastic packaging 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable by the year 2025.

Bosch sells packaging technology business to CVC Capital Partners

The company’s packaging division will remain whole through transaction.

July 12, 2019

Bosch will sell its entire packaging machinery business to a newly incorporated entity managed by Luxembourg private investment firm CVC Capital Partners.

Nestlé launches YES! snack bars in recyclable paper wrapper

Vegan fruit and vegetable bars are free of gluten, lactose and added sugar.

July 3, 2019

Nestlé has launched a new recyclable paper wrapper for its YES! snack bars, marking the first time a confectionery bar has been packaged in paper using a high-speed flow wrap technology.

Goetze’s launches limited-edition Cow Tales, packaging redesign

Sour Strawberry and Caramel Brownie Cow Tales to ship May 2019.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 13, 2019

Goetze’s Candy Co. will launch two limited-edition varieties of Cow Tales in time for the Sweets and Snacks Expo: Sour Strawberry Cow Tales and Caramel Brownie Cow Tales.

How Hershey is changing the candy industry

The Hershey Co. is changing the way candy is being sold, both in the store and online.

Crystal Lindell

April 24, 2019

Hershey is turning 125 years old in 2019, but it’s the company’s future that’s most interesting right now.

We need to reduce packaging — now

Whale found with more than 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach highlights urgency.

Crystal Lindell

March 27, 2019

Editor Crystal Lindell is hopeful the confectionery industry will respond with the creativity and ingenuity she knows it possesses when it comes to reducing packaging — because if it doesn’t, we all pay the price.

One-on-One: Nancy Gruskin Warner, ceo of edibles packaging maker AssurPack

Warner offers advice for confectionery companies looking to enter the edibles market.

Crystal Lindell

February 27, 2019

Warner talks about how her products make edibles safer, how she thinks the industry should respond to cannabis confections, and the advice she’d give to confectionery companies looking to enter the market.

American Licorice Co. updates Sour Punch packaging

Each package features message of self-love, kindness.

January 8, 2019

American Licorice Co. has unveiled a new packaging design for its Sour Punch product line.

How inspection systems help candy makers get the most out of production

New product offerings, package formats present challenges that may require upgraded inspection systems.

Robert Rogers

November 28, 2018

The confectionery sector presents multiple quality control challenges to manufacturers, and product inspection systems ensure that only items in perfect condition reach the retail supply chain.

Ford Gum to feature softball player on Big League Chew pouch

Pouches to launch Feb. 1; pre-orders available.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Ford Gum, maker of Big League Chew, will feature a female softball player on the Outta Here Original shredded bubble gum pouch beginning Feb. 1, National Bubble Gum Day.