The candy packaging of the future is not made from modern plastic or shiny foil, but rather wood pulp. This spring, Ganong Bros Limited, Canada’s oldest candy company, will pack its Easter confectionery in stand-up pouches made from Innovia Films’ renewable, compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex, says the company.
Valentine’s Day may be a day set aside for true love, but it’s also evolved into just another shopping event complete with last-minute gift-buyers running into their local Wal-Greens.
Chocolate obsession is just around the corner — with a Venetian Carnival, edible costumes, celebrity chefs, human candy canes, a chocolate river Styx, and, of course, a plethora of gourmet chocolates coming to Chicago this weekend.
Mars Saudi Arabia is making a big investment in Saudi Arabia — at least $60 million, to be exact. Mars is breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia, with an initial investment and with an additional $150 million planned over the next 10 years.
There was a time when Sherwood Brands, Inc. sold everything from plush toys to Christmas gift baskets. But the U.S. producer of seasonal sweets, novelty items and holiday gift baskets is no more. Sherwood Brands and its affiliates eventually succumbed to the effects of a challenging economy, and starting on Feb. 24 company assets will be liquidated in a series of auctions.
Lance Paine looks to revitalize Standard Candy Co.’s centennial-to-be brand through a series of quality, production and marketing upgrades. In doing so, customers and consumers will be reminded how good a confection it really is.