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El artículo presenta información sobre la industria de la confitería en América Latina. Se presentan datos de la industria en Colombia, Argentina y Brasil, entre otros. Uno de los factores que influyen en las ventas en esos países son fiestas como el Día del Padre, la Madre y la Semana Santa. Se presentan estadísticas de Venezuela y Chile también.

El artículo presenta un análisis de las tendencias mundiales de consumo en la industria de confites, chocolates y afines, con énfasis en las innovaciones de este segmento industrial en Brasil. La autora ofrece información sobre las inversiones realizadas por la industria en Brasil, revisa nuevos productos lanzados al mercado brasileño durante 2011 y apunta algunas proyecciones para años posteriores.

El artículo presenta los resultados de la catorceava edición de la Feria Sweet Brazil, celebrada en la ciudad de Olinda, en el estado de Pernambuco, Brasil. Se incluye información sobre las empresas más destacadas del ramo, nuevos productos e innovaciones y tendencias de la industria.

El artículo trata la empresa argentina de confitería Grupo Arcor. Informa que Grupo Arcor, designado por la publicación como la empresa más importante de la industria latinoamericana de confitería, factura casi dos millones de dólares estadounidenses anualmente, opera más de 40 plantas industriales en Latinoamérica y tiene presencia en 120 países.

Reports on the marketing of candies by manufacturers in the United States. Strategy of M&M/Mars; Challenges faced by small candy manufacturers; Goal of the Candy Alliance.

El artículo enfoca en Ricolino, empresa mexicana que elabora dulces. Se hablan de sus productos que incluyen las marcas Paleta Payaso, Crunch y Kranky. Se menciona la compañía Dulces y Chocolates Barcel, que se dividió en Barcel y Ricolino. Un objetivo principal de Ricolino es poner sus productos cercanos al consumidor. Se hablan de sus esfuerzos de prolongar la vida anaquel de sus productos. Se hablan del mercado dulcero en México y de las tecnologías utilizadas por Ricolino en su producción y distribución.

Focuses on the proposed design of a quality information system for a national candy manufacturer in the U.S. Role of the flow of information between the production floor and management on the success of the quality program; Steps summarizing the method; Objectives of corporate culture.

El artículo discute la expansión de las ventas del sector de confitería en México tras la crisis 2008-2009, así como sus perspectivas de crecimiento a futuro. El autor incluye información sobre los indicadores macroeconómicos de México a partir de 2012, a la par que analiza algunas tendencias de consumo en el sector, como demanda de productos libre de azúcar, mayor demanda de chocolate de México y mayor gasto en gomas de mascar.

El artículo presenta un análisis de las tendencias mundiales en el consumo de productos de confitería para niños, así como las estrategias de posicionamiento de mercado utilizadas por la industria en diferentes países. Algunos aspectos del tema discutidos son el crecimiento de la demanda de caramelo en China, la fabricación privada de productos de confitería y la expansión de la industria de chocolates en Brasil.

Se informa sobre la industria de snacks y confitería en América Latina. La industria mexicana de snacks salados facturó ventas de casi tres millones de dólares estadounidenses en 2008, un aumento en más de siete por ciento frente al año anterior. En Argentina, las ventas de papas fritas y de tortillas de maíz aumentaron en nueve por ciento y 27 por ciento, respectivamente, en 2008. En Chile, las ventas de snacks dulces y salados incrementaron en un cinco por ciento en 2008.

Discusses the decision of some U.S. confectionery manufacturers to transfer their operations outside the country. Reasons for transferring their operations outside the U.S.; Information on the U.S. policy on sugar prices; Factors that influenced the decision of Kraft Foods Inc. to transfer its plant to Quebec, Canada.

Reports that Chicago, Illinois-based candy company Fannie May Candy Shops Inc. has installed a heating system, as part of an environmental engineering improvement project. Functionality of the four-boiler heating system; Intended purpose for the company's decision to undertake such environmental engineering improvement initiative; Energy efficiency of such heating system.

El artículo enfoca en la industria de snacks y confitería en América Latina. Se ofrece un análisis del sector dulcero latinoamericano. Se llama la cuidad de Guadalajara, México como la «capital del dulce». Se menciona la importancia de Argentina en la producción de caramelos. Brasil es uno de los principales consumidores de dulces en el mundo. Se da información específica sobre la industria en México y Brasil.

El artículo habla de la industria de confitería. Se hablan de los hábitos de comer y la tendencia de no sentarse a comer. Se habla del mercado de confitería para adultos. Un gran enfoque para este mercado es la expansión de áreas relacionadas con la salud en confitería, como chocolate orgánico y barras de cereales. Se hablan de productos que enfocan en áreas como diabetes, higiene oral y rendimiento. El enfoque incrementa hacia la «experiencia sensorial». Se habla de la dinámica entre funcionalidad y placer.

El artículo habla del All Candy Expo, exposición de confitería celebrada en Chicago, Illinois en junio de 2000. La expo representó industrias productoras de confites de Norte América y otras partes del mundo. Entre las compañías latinoamericanas representadas estuvieron Confiteca, Confites Ecuatorianos C.A., Lacta Suchard S.A. de Brasil, Industrias Alimenticias Noél S.A. y Arcor/Nutrex Corp. La feria fue organizada por la Asociación Nacional de Productores de Confitería.

El artículo habla del uso de extrusoras en la confitería. Los extrusores de doble tornillo realizan varias funciones como mezclado, decristalización, ventilación y enfriado. Se pueden usar en la producción de gomas de fruta, arollados de frutas, caramelos y chicles. Se mencionan los extrusores Evolum de Clextral Inc. Ofrecen óptimo control de temperatura, módulos de barrera, la habilidad de memorizar varias recetas, diferentes velocidades de torsión y extrusión, y beneficios ergonómicos.

Presents information on the category management initiative of Nabisco's Life Savers Co. Background of the campaign; Stores that have more profitability; Hard candy category sales in the year ending December 6, 1998.

The article deals with the threat posed by the rise of online shopping and interest in better eating to the 35-billion-dollar candy industry. Advisory firm Brick Meets Click claims that 30 percent of online grocery spending in the U.S. is now done through Amazon. Several major industry players, like Mars Wrigley Confectionery, has been experimenting with several ideas like issuing online gift certificates to reward a friend with candy.

El artículo discurre sobre la popularidad de las nueces y los frutos secos además de su papel en la industria de las golosinas y su valor económico. Se afirma que las nueces ofrecen un sentido de variedad en las barras de caramelo y en las otras meriendas tradicionales. También se exploran los aspectos económicos de obtener las nueces y de vender los productos que las contienen.

Se informa sobre la fusión en enero de 2010 de Aasted-Mikroverk, Aasted DFT y AE Nielsen, fabricantes de equipos para el proceso de alimentos, bajo el nombre de Aasted. Se explica que la empresa consolidada ofrece extrusoras, depositadoras y hornos para panadería para la industria de la confitería y chocolate así como bañadoras, máquinas de atemperadoras y túneles de refrigeración para la industria de la panadería.

Se trata técnicas y equipos de torsión empleados en el proceso de confites. Se informa que, con una combinación de maquinaria de alta velocidad diseñada para la longevidad y adaptable a una variedad de necesidades productivas específicas y una película de bajo costo e ideal para la protección del producto, el sistema de torsión representa una de las mejores técnicas de envoltura de confites en términos de rentabilidad.

The article focuses on the merger between the candy companies Mars Inc. and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. The potential benefits of the merger are discussed and the overlap of the businesses in the candy industry is examined. The potential for other mergers within the candy and food industries is explored and the companies Hershey Co., Kraft Foods Inc., and Cadbury PLC are mentioned.

The article discusses the removal of a product by Hershey Co. because it was said to resemble the drug cocaine. The chocolate company removed and are discontinuing production of Ice Breakers Pacs, white-powder mints that consumers break and place on their tongues. Hershey chief executive officer David West stated that consumers like the product, but that law enforcement officials were concerned that the candy could be mistaken for a drug.

The article reports on the Snickers candy bar 2007 Super Bowl television commercial. People either claimed the advertisement was homophobic or stupid. The brand awareness attempt has landed much criticism for Snickers. Controversial humor is important, states Drew Neisser of Renegade Marketing, and some people are bound to be offended. The television spot brought record numbers of consumers to the Snickers website, so controversy can be effective marketing.

Reports on the extension plans of Hershey Foods for its candy-coated Kissables brand. Aim of the expansion strategy; Sales disparity between Kisses and the M&M brand; Comments from Prudential Securities analyst John McMillin.

Reports on the color-inspired integrated marketing efforts made by Masterfoods U.S.A. for its M&M's product to fend off competition and maintain relevance among loyal consumers. Changes in the product; Features of the advertisement entitled "River of Chocolate"; Amount spent by the company on its M&M's brand for January through November 2003.

This article reports on the trend in which candy makers Nestle, Masterfoods USA, and Hershey Foods Corp. are extending established brands and product lines in the U.S. Offerings include Nestle Crunch with Caramel chocolate bar, Nestle Crunch Minis, Snickers Cruncher, and Reese's FastBreak. Hershey is number one in market share with $1.7 billion in sales.

Reports on the action taken by U.S. candy makers to extend their products into health and beauty lines for teenagers. Discussion on the health and beauty lines of Hershey and Tootsie Roll; Plan of Hershey to put Reese's Kisses into a cosmetic product; Remarks from Ralph Lauren Fragrances president and general manager Andrea Robinson.

The article reports that Jelly Belly Candy Co., after merging the former Herman Goelitz Candy Co. and Goelitz Confectionery Co. units, plans to extend the ubiquitous brand even further through a cable television and outdoor advertising campaign. The brand had previously relied only on event-sampling and grassroots marketing strategies.

Deals with the advertising campaign of lollipop maker Chupa Chups from advertising agency D'Arcy. Distribution deal of Chupa Chups with M&M/Mars; Features of the Chupa Chups' television advertisement from The Richards Group; Potential tagline of the campaign under D'Arcy.

This article provides information on products and advertising of candy giants M&M/Mars and Hershey as of March 1997. M&M/Mars' M&M's characters will star in a 30-second, Easter-themed M&M's TV spot breaking March 10, 1997, as well as in a four-page insert in April 1997 issues of entertainment and women's service books. Expanding their role, the characters will support Mars' entire line of Easter confections, not just M&M's. The products include Snickers' Eggs; M&M's Basket Treats, a large hollow milk chocolate M&M with candies inside; and M&M's Easter vehicles featuring bunny ears and miniature boxes of the candies. Existing Easter lines supported in the print advertisement include Starburst Jellybeans, Dove Promises and pastel's M&M's. At rival Hershey Foods Corp., M&M-style candies called Pastel Hersheyettes are also being marketed for Easter along with new lines Hershey's Cookies 'n' Mint Eggs, Cookies 'n' Cream Easter Baskets and 6-ounce Cookies 'n' Cream Easter Bunnies.

The article reports on the lower-than-expected sales performance of candy bar line extension products during the 12 month-period ended November 30, 1993. According to reports, new varieties of M&M/Mars products performed worse in wholesale dollar sales than the original M&M chocolates. Marketing experts believe that the secret to even a modicum of success in the candy bar extension sector lies in coming up with products that are truly new.

This article reports developments at the candy market in the U.S. for the year ending June 1993. New product launches and a flurry of advertising campaigns has helped Hershey Chocolate claim a 26.5% overall market share by June 1993. M&M/Mars' share slipped 0.9% from the end of 1992 to 26.5% in the half of 1993. M&M/Mars is believed to have cut back on trade allowances, thus reducing incentives for distributors to push M&M/Mars products to retailers. Overall, the candy market has grown to $3.8 billion by June 1992, up 6.5% from the prior-year period. The market's third-ranked player, Nestle Chocolate & Confections, snared a 9.7% by June 1993. Storck rose to 3.2% of the market for the period, from 1.9% a year ago. Huhtamaki Oy also increased its market share from 3.7% the prior year to 3.9% at present.

Focuses on the application of the Aximaster 900D servosystem developed by the Cleveland Motion Controls Inc. (CMC) in the upgrade of a candy manufacturer's servosystem. Features of the CMC servocontrollers and servomotors; Installation; Benefits of using the CMC servosystem.

Focuses on the efforts of non-chocolate confections in the United States to position as healthy snacks. Lack of fat as confections' basis for the health claims; Growth in the non-chocolate segment of the candy market; Speculations on the sales impact of the products on chocolate's market sales share.

The article reports that global candy manufacturer Mars Inc. is seeking longer payment terms from suppliers in a bid to align to the trends of its peers and to utilize the company's offered financing approach. Among the companies that have sought longer payment terms are household products manufacturer Procter & Gamble Co., snacks company Mondelez International, brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, and health care products manufacturer Johnson &Johnson.

El artículo presenta un perfil de la fabricante de dulces Bremen S.A. de C.V. de México. El autor provee una historia de la compañía desde 1934 y documenta su crecimiento hasta el siglo 21. También comenta sobre la posición alta de Bremen en el mercado global de dulces y su expansión a cientos de distribuidores mexicanos.

The article offers the author's view on lobbying within the candy industry towards low priced sugar in the U.S. He mentions that confectioners cover loads of profits into plausible lobbying campaigns during debates over a new farm bill to lower the price of sugar. He also notes Texas as a significant sugarcane producer and relates it to the candy lobbyist onslaught which involves the use of sugar imports from other countries that could impose risk to the U.S. sugar industry.

El artículo presenta un análisis de las potencialidades de crecimiento de la economía brasileña, en particular el sector industrial. El texto presta especial atención a la industria del chocolate y dulces de Brasil, la cual ha experimentado un sostenido crecimiento desde 2009, según datos presentados por el autor.

An interview with brand manager Vilma Livas and innovation managers Natasha Madan and Janet the Planet of the Wonka candy brand from the Nestlé food corporation is presented. The women explain why the brand is launching the upscale chocolate line Wonka Exceptionals amidst the global economic recession. Janet the Planet remarks on consumer brand associations with the film "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" and Livas discusses Nestlé's financial investment in Wonka Exceptionals.

This article presents information about the popular Easter candy known as Marshmallow Peeps. The candy consists of a sugar-coated yellow marshmallow in the shape of a baby chicken. The company that makes the candy, Just Born Candy Co., will be making chocolate-covered Peeps for the upcoming Easter. Consumer reaction to the new product will be easy because of the many Web sites created for the candy.

Se presentan evaluaciones de varios aditivos alimenticios diseñados para los confites y fabricados por Alfred L. Wolff, entre ellos Quick Coat, Quick Shine y Quick Glanz.

The article discusses trends and forecasts in the candy market in the United States. In 2007, the U.S. confectionery industry was estimated at $29.4 billion across all channels and predicted to increase 19% in the next five years. A June 2007 report from Mintel claims people aged 18-24 are more likely to choose a milk chocolate bar when craving something sweet. They are also the number buyer of specialty/gourmet chocolates.

The article discusses how candy maker Mars is planning to launch several new products and marketing initiatives. Some of the new products expected for 2008 include Snickers Charged caffeinated chocolate bars, Skittles Chocolate, and M&M's Cherry. Mars' rival, Hershey, is also planning to launch new products, including a co-branded Starbucks candy bar, Hershey Bliss and more Reese's extensions. According to the article Mars is in a better position than Hersey to succeed with the new efforts.

The article discusses how a research team in Germany conducted a study that involved exposing worms to a chemical that blocked their ability to process glucose, a simple sugar. The article explains that the significance of this study is connected to the food industry, specifically candy makers, who have been promoting the benefits of antioxidants in food. The study found that the worms that did not receive antioxidants lived longer. A more involved explanation of the study is presented.

The article reports from the National Confectioners Associations' All Candy Expo, which took place in Chicago, Illinois, from September 17-19, 2007. The article explains that one of the main focuses at the expo was candy products that were healthier and better for consumers. The article also looks at various marketing tie-ins that candy makers are going to be involved with in the future.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Candy Maker Tackles Diabetes by Going Sugarless," in the February 15, 2007 issue.

The article reports on chocolate candy maker Russell Stover's market maneuver to become upscale to compete with Ghirardelli and Lindt & Sprüngli. Russell Stover also owns Whitman's brand and both lost sales in 2006. The company is the leader in the boxed chocolate market, and is expanding with private reserve and urban labels. They won the title 2006 Manufacturer of the Year from "Candy Industry" magazine and will launch a viral marketing campaign through email with advertiser PHD Media.

The article reports on Hershey candy company's plans to change marketing strategy from in-store displays to marketing of core brands and increase trade spending on media coverage and advertisements. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rick Lenny wants to set advertising campaigns in place for the 100th anniversary of the company in 2007. Premium products and limited-edition candies have been introduced to the chocolate line, along with Ice Breakers gum.

The article discuses Hershey's net income decline as a result of candy products that may be pulled from the line. Production for SmartZone, To Go! bite-size candy, and Kissables among others may cease. Line extensions paired with distribution can create a false sense of success. The article suggests that by slimming its product line, Hershey can concentrate on growth strategy, sales, and merchandising programs.