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Probes the mystery surrounding the privately-owned candy company, Mars Inc., and explores possible reasons for the company's loss in global market share since 1992. The reclusive and tightlipped owners, John Mars and Forrest Mars Jr.; How Hershey has gained market share over Mars in the US and Western European candy businesses; Management problems; Failure to innovate; Pet food market; Distribution problems; Success in Russia.

The article offers a look at the status of the candy bar industry in the U.S. in December 1943. Raw materials that produce a pound of chocolate drops sell at 27 centavos while they trade at 64 centavos when produced as chocolate bars. The article also reports that the U.S. Army is considered as one of the customers of the industry. The regulation of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) regarding the pricing of candy is also noted.

The article discusses the concerns faced by the confection industry in the U.S. in 1942. Wartime restrictions on the production of confection and the diversion of sweets to the armed forces will cause civilians to have less chocolates, while material and labor shortages will result in limited packaging and package sizes. Estimates show that 15 percent of production is allocated to the armed forces. No new equipment to meet the increased demand is causing bar-making machines to be overworked.

The article focuses on the implications of the shortage of major raw materials for candy manufacturers in the U.S. including sugar, chocolate, and gelatin. It notes that less fudge types of confections, bonbons, and thinner-robed chocolate creams from 1942 to 1943 is expected, but will have more chewy types and gum drops. It investigates the possible substitute for sugars and chocolates, as well as the impact of cutting down the factory's volume through shortage of raw materials.

The article focuses on the dispute between the candy industry and the American Tobacco Co., for Lucky Strikes cigarette. Several slogans were released by the tobacco industry alluring the sweet-eating American public. Despite denials of the tobacco company that there was no attack intended against the candy trade, the candy people even got furious. Nevertheless, although it is said that the fight will be tough, the author believes that it will not be mutually destructive.

The article discusses the history of salt water taffy candy in the U.S., highlighting several businesspeople who sell taffy. These businesspeople includes Anna Bushnell of Dolle's, Art Dillon of Haven's Candies, and Daniel Shirk of Ainslee's Salt Water Taffy. Topics include the 1921 patent dispute over improvements to salt water taffy pullers, the lessons that taffymakers learned from their craft, and taffy making as an American tradition.

The article profiles Schimpff's Confectionary, one of the oldest, continuously operated and family-owned candy businesses in the U.S. It notes that the company has survived floods, recessions and depression for the past four generations. In addition, fourth generation family member Warren Schimpff, along with his wife Jill, expanded the business where a candy demonstration area has been built. Among the best-selling candies of Schimpff include English toffees and Modjeskas.

The article reports on the sale and growth of bulk candies in the U.S. 2011. It says that Ella's Sweet Shoppe in Madison, Georgia had a 90 percent grip in its sales figures between December 1 and 24, and bulk candies appealed to 10- to 17-year old children. It states that bulk candy continue to sell well during the previous economic crisis, driven by its popularity and economic value. The article also mentions the packaging factor and the market trends.

The article offers information on how candy cane maker Michael Briglia makes candy canes that are sold in the U.S.

El artículo habla de la industria de los dulces y la rentabilidad de la venta de golosinas. Menciona los nuevos sabores y fórmulas populares en Estados Unidos, como uva, fresa y el sabor dulce con el salado. También habla de los paletas, pastelitos y helados de yogur.

The article presents a corporate profile for Old Monmouth Candy Co. in the U.S. Owned by the Gunther family, the company is a candy manufacturer, wholesaler, and a retailer. It has six full-time employees, and up to 20 seasonal. The recipe and production process for its peanut brittle has remained unchanged for 70 years.

Provides information on the Hospitality Mints LLC, a candy manufacturing company in North Carolina. Details of its start on food-service trade; Ingredients used by the company for its candy products.

Features the Boston Candy Kitchen in Glens Falls, New York. History of the candy shop; Specialty product; Procedure for making the shop's ribbon candy.

Provides information on the U.S. candy industry. Level of candy consumption in the country; Impact of the health and fitness craze on the candy industry; Issue on the price and weight of candy bars. INSETS: Replacing Cocoa Butter;Saving Nutrients.

Provides information on Dylan's Candy Bar in Manhattan, New York City owned by entrepreneur Dylan Lauren.

Discusses how environmental conditions are threatening cacao trees around the world. The expected increase in demand of the cocoa bean as supplies begin to fall; Health benefits of chocolate; How the chocolate palate in the United States is becoming more sophisticated.

Examines how Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills Inc. continuously transforms the shape, size and color of its Lucky Charms marshmallows. Description of the shapes, sizes and colors of Lucky Charms; Ingredients of marshmallows; Use of extrusion technology to form the shapes; Challenges faced by food engineers in designing marshmallows.

Examines the reason for the decision of Nestlé Corp. to stop the sale of its Magic chocolate candies in retail stores in the U.S. in October 1997. Response of consumer advocates to the decision of Nestlé Claims of consumer safety advocates against the chocolate candies; Reason for the decision of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue and ultimatum to stop the sale of the candies; Judgment of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on the toy encased in the chocolate candies; Involvement of former Agriculture Department official Carol Tucker Foreman, a lobbyist hired by candy maker Mars Inc., in the decision of the FDA.

The article reports on the slowdown in the sales of the U.S. candy market attributed to the many costs that pushed an increase in the retail price of a standard candy. To help reduce costs, smaller chocolate producers are substituting confectionery coatings while larger chocolate manufacturers try to compensate for rising production costs by reducing the size of most of their products. Chocolate makers face the problem of finding a solution to better attract more customers given the market situation.

The article discusses the little effect of the declining prices of sugar on consumers, food processors and candy manufacturers in the U.S. Many food manufacturers, including Heinz USA and Tootsie Roll Industries Inc., are reluctant to decrease the price of their products, despite the decline in sugar's price, because of the high cost of packaging, labor and transportation. Meanwhile, low sugar prices are moderating some soft drink price raises particularly products of Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

The article discusses recent developments in the U.S. It refers to the U.S. government's program to clean up automobile graveyards and beautify the highways. Under the program, the Bureau of Mines will build a pilot plant for the crushing and melting down of old autos. According to a recent industry survey, U.S. candymakers are not optimistic about their business. Eastman Kodak Co. scientists have devised a fast method to survey millions of citrus trees for disease or pest damage.

The article offers U.S. business news briefs as of January 1, 1965. Electronics company Radio Corporation of America paid 150 million U.S. dollars in common and preferred stock for their proposed merger with educational publisher Prentice-Hall. Congress worries over who will pay the highway program deficit. The candy bar market has grown, with a prediction of 1965 sales topping 1.5 billion dollars.

The article offers information on the performance of the U.S. candy business during the war years between 1939-1945. It mentions that in 1944, the manufacturers' peak sales reached to 658 million dollars and candy consumption recorded 20.5 pounds per capita. It informs that in 1945, the candy consumption fell down to 18.7 pounds per capita. It reveals that the shortage of ingredients are troubling the candy business and will eventually bring about cut-throat competition.

The article reports that several corn refining factories in the U.S. Midwest are in danger of getting shutdown due to corn shortage. According to the author, candy manufacturers, refiners and industrial users have asked the government to find a way to tap the stocks of corn in farmers' corn cribs to alleviate the shortage. Other refiners try to deal with the shortage by temporarily halting operations. The author states that refiners are worried that if they laid off their workers, they will not be able to rehire them back once supply is back to normal.

The article focuses on the business condition of several candy manufacturing companies in the U.S. amidst the depression period. It mentions various strategies implemented by these companies in preparation for the Christmas season and for the increase of their sales and revenue. It cites the firms that have implemented such strategies including Schrafft, Lowney, and Loft Inc. The price changes made by these establishments are also mentioned.

The section reports on trends and forecasts concerning the U.S. business sector as of July 1944. Reasons cited for the expected decline in steel output include scarcity in manpower and a reduction in work-weeks due to hot weather. Scarcities are expected from several packing materials used by candy makers, like shipping containers, folding boxes, glassine and wax paper. Some labor advantages of war include increased worker production and less absenteeism.

The article focuses on the availability of natural and organic candies in the U.S. It notes that the recent focus of the consumers on their diet's impact on the overall health has influenced companies to roll out natural and organic products. In addition, personal health issues are also among the factors that have played role in the growth of the candy. The importance of promotions of the products is also highlighted.

The article focuses on licorice, a unique candy category that offers a variety of price points and appeals to older consumers in the U.S. It notes that while the traditional licorice attracts female and children consumers, the premium targets males. It further adds that as the licorice category continue to evolve, the candy industry also continue to address the desire of the consumers for innovative flavors and varieties.

The article discusses the concept of kid's candy toys integrated by the candy industry in the U.S. It notes that the toy-candy combination has adapted the idea of having both the fun and value while providing an emotional attachment. It adds that eye-catching appearance and distinctive tastes are also considered on the concept. Among the novelty candy toys available in the market include CandyRific LLC's Star Wars, Strawberry Shortcake Mallow Pops and Kidsmania's Formula 1 Racer.

Focuses on praline candies of Louisiana. Pralines are associated with Louisiana and even more so with New Orleans, which undoubtedly produces more praline candies than any city in the world. But the rich, crunchy and creamy confection has undergone considerable evolution over the centuries. Originally, the word praline referred to whole almonds that were coated in caramelized sugar. An unverifiable story attributes the origin of pralines to the Duke of Plessis-Praslin, whose cook supposedly devised the method for coating almonds in 17th-century France. By the 19th century, pralines were a New Orleans specialty, but they differed markedly from the French version. The ingredients are brown sugar, pecans, butter and water.

The article reports that U.S. revenues from the sale of candy fell 14 percent from 2001 to 2006, according to researcher Mintel International. From 2005 to 2006, candy sales grew by 21 percent at Halloween, but fell 24 percent at Christmas, fell 6 percent at Valentine's Day, and fell 3 percent at Easter.

Discusses how Hershey Foods' chief executive officer Richard Lenny may be responsible for a price war in the U.S. candy industry. Lenny's expansion to convenience stores; Response of rivals Nestlé and Mars; Falls in prices; Outlook for overall growth and investors if price cuts continue.

The article reports on the performance of the confectionery industry in the Asia-Pacific countries during 2012. The Asia Pacific region accounting for 36.1 billion dollars or nearly 19 percent of the world's sales, which is a 13.2 percent growth from the previous year. Chewy candies, which comprise 40 percent of all sales, showed a double-digit growth of 14.6 percent. Chocolates sales in the U.S. grew by 19 percent during 2007-2012.

The article reports on consumers' habits in buying candies in convenience retail stores in the U.S. It reveals that 64% of consumers between ages 18 and 24 who shop at convenience stores said that they bought candies or chewing gums in convenience stores based on the findings from the study by the journal "Convenience Store News." It notes that 56.5% of those between ages 25 and 34 made the same decision. It cites that candies are popular among the middle-aged people also.

The article focuses on the impact of social media on the candy industry in the U.S. in 2013. It mentions how Netbase chief marketing officer (CMO) Lisa Joy Rosner explained agile marketing, using the tagline from Oreo, you can still dunk in the dark. It also offers information on the advertising campaign for the Chevrolet Aveo automobile.

A directory of manufacturers of equipment and products used in the candy industry (CI) in the U.S. is presented.

Notes the controversy surrounding the decision by Dayton Hudson, parent company of Marshall Field's in Chicago, Illinois, to contract out production of their famous Frango Mints. City commissioners' efforts to influence the decision and save the candy-makers' jobs; Dayton Hudson's response to the pressure.

The article features the Candy, Chocolate and Confectionery Institute (CCCI) established to educate the public in the positive appeals of confectionery products in the U.S. The candy industry needs a program to communicate the taste appeal, nutritive values and wholesomeness of its products according to CCCI president John A. Mavrakos. The CCCI is planning to invest $250,000 a year in promotional campaigns. The CCCI is also advocating scheduled candy-eating on the job.

The article discusses how the U.S. candy industry is facing price and packaging changes in a post-recession economy. According to data from SymphonyIRI Group data, c-store dollar sales increased by more than 9 percent for chocolate and more than 7 percent for nonchocolate. SymphonyIRI Group also found that total chocolate candy dollar sales increased by nearly 10 percent while unit sales dropped by 0.5 percent.

The article reports that manufacturers are looking into natural flavors and innovation to juice up their gummies and jellies in the U.S. It states that confectionery companies turn to healthier ingredients and look for ways to make their products natural due to consumers reading labels. Also, gummy products offer customers beneficial way in chewing of their favorite candies with cleaner labels, natural colors and the inclusion of real fruit juice.

The article discusses the efforts of retailers and manufacturers to promote and increase the sales of their candy products in the U.S. Hershey Co. has launched several promotions to support its products at the retail side, including partnering with football player Emmitt Smith. Mars Chocolate North America LLC has started to innovate by combing sweet and salty in its M&M Pretzel Chocolate Candies. Grocery retailers such as Kroger are also launching promotions to increase sales of candy products.

The article focuses on the success of the candy company, Taza Chocolate, headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts. It highlights the effort of the company's founder, Alex Whitemore, in making the business grow through the help of his wife Kathleen Fulton and friend Larry Slotnick. It outlines the company's special candy products and details its growth and development. A brief overview of the company's history is offered.