Candy Industry April 2011

102 Pages·2010·58.92 MB·English

by  Bernie Pacyniak

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Contents
Kristine Collins Publisher
847.224.8944
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EDITORIAL
Bernard Pacyniak Editor-In-Chief
April 2011 847.405.4004
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Crystal Lindell Associate Editor
847.405.4050
Volume 176, Number 4
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Grace Weitz Editorial Intern
847.405.4077
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COVER STORY
ADVERTISING
Kristine Collins North American Sales
MANUFACTURER PROFILE 847.224.8944
[email protected]
Dee Wake(cid:192) eld European Sales Manager
14 TUNNOCK’S TEACAKES + 44.207.792.3344 (London)
Fax + 44.207.792.3331
Scotland’s confectionery
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treasure, Tunnock Ltd.,
Diana Rotman Classi(cid:192) ed Sales Manager
continues to deliver 847.405.4116
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a unique range of
14 traditional treats J ill L. DeVries 2C4o8r.p2o44ra.1te72 R6e print Manager
ef(cid:192) ciently thanks to [email protected]
multimillion-dollar Steve Pintarelli Group Publisher
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investments in automation
and technology.
PRODUCTION
Jennifer Allen Advertising/Production Manager
818.224.8035 x2214
SHOW COVERAGE: ISM, UPAKOVKA [email protected]
Sarah Zagacki Art Director
20 The 41st International Sweets & Biscuits Fair in Cologne
looks to comfort anxious consumers with a broad assort- BNP CORPORATE DIRECTORS
ment of whimsy and well-being. Timothy A. Fausch Publishing
John R. Schrei Publishing
Rita M. Foumia Corporate Strategy
26 Upakovka, Russia’s leading trade fair, attracted some 20,000 Ariane Claire Marketing
Vincent M. Miconi Production
trade visitors from Russia and the neighboring countries. Lisa L. Paulus Finance
Michael T. Powell Creative
Nikki Smith Directories
Marlene J. Witthoft Human Resources
ALSO IN RC2 Sweet Talk Emily Patten ConferencesR &C Ev8ents
... Beth A. Surowiec Clear Seas Research
THIS ISSUE Associate Editor Crystal Lindell ponders the
possibility of pay-by-phone technologies in
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
the retail environment.
Amy Schuler Group Audience Development Mgr.
Stacey Noocha Multimedia Coordinator
RC4 New Products Carolyn M. Alexander Audience Audit Coordinator
Kashi TLC Cherry Vanilla Cereal Bars, Angell
bars, Tangy Zangy Twist Sticks, Coco Preggers, LIST RENTAL
Pop Rocks Grape and Eli’s Earth Bars are Postal List Rental Kevin Collopy, 845.731.2684 x 684
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among this month’s featured introductions.
E-mail List Rental Shawn Kingston, 800.409.4443 x 828
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New (cid:193) avors, niche markets drive innovations.
RC10 Cover Story: Customers don’t want to
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RC14 Seasonal Strategies
RC 4 Retailers can look to line extensions, proven
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RC15 Bits & Pieces Printed in USA
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Contents
RC 4
DEPARTMENTS
OPENING SHOTS
8 Great Scot! It’s a Tunnock’s Teacake
Editor Bernie Pacyniak gets to know the man behind
Tunnock’s Teacake a “wee bit” better.
CI 70
NEWS & ANALYSIS
10 Sustainable effort reason behind
Mars’ ACE award 74 International
Plus: Caotech, Carle & Montanari and Probat form Supplier Spotlight: Aasted
cocoa partnership; Royal Designation for Duyvis
Wiener B.V.
76 Supplier Spotlight: Wireless Belting

Company of America
SPECIAL REPORT
48 interpack Preferred Suppliers Guide
As the final preparations for this year’s interpack CANDY WRAPPER
show in Dusseldorf come to a close, the 82 Aunt Sophia’s
excitement begins to mount for attendees legacy lives on
and exhibitors. From May 12 – 18, interpack will
At Spokane, Wash.-based
present packaging and processing solutions for
Bruttles, owner Carol Measel
confectionery, snack and bakery manufacturers.
continues her Aunt Sophia’s
special “soft” peanut brittle
INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY tradition alongside other
70 Natural Colors special treats.
As the European natural colors’ market spills over into CI 82
the U.S., this specialized sector continues to grow.
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confectionery and dairy industries.
Whether unit machines or turnkey projects, a dedication in fully
satisfying the highest requirements is the foundation upon
which our success has been built.
Being a part of the Haas group makes us capable of delivering
solutions to our customers worldwide.
www.mondomix.nl
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Opening
SHOTS
Great Scot! It’s a
Tunnock’s Teacake!
By Bernie Pacyniak
Y
ou can’t help but like Boyd And although he owns a 2010 Ghost
Tunnock. Mind you, you Rolls Royce (Tunnock admits it’s an
might not understand him indulgence he inherited from his father,
when he gets that Scottish pointing out that if his staff see a Morris
brogue going, but it’s nearly impossible Minor sitting outside the factory, it’s
not to enjoy his company nor recognize time to start worrying), the grandson of
his achievements. But then, what’s not founder Thomas Tunnock doesn’t put
to like about a man that’s responsible on any airs.
for producing Tunnock’s Teacakes, a del- As his son-in-law and the compa-
icate combination of Italian meringue, ny’s operations/sales director, Fergus
biscuit and chocolate. (Of course, those Loudon, says, “a more generous and
Tunnock Snowballs, Caramel Wafers and unassuming man you’ll never meet.”
Caramel Logs are wonderful as well!) Unfortunately, Loudon believes — and
It’s also hard not to be impressed Boyd Tunnock, managing director of I believe Fergus is right on this point
Tunnock Ltd., and Bernie Pacyniak at the
with someone who long ago fi gured out — the confectionery industry doesn’t
Kip Marina, about 40 kilometers northwest
that midsized doesn’t mean you have “breed personalities like Boyd Tun-
of Glasgow. Tunnock’s sail boat, the
to think or act smaller than you are. For Lemarac, appears in the background. nock anymore.”
the past 15 plus years, Boyd has — as he Indeed, in today’s world of quarter-
states in this month’s cover story — kept about a half hour or so to maximize the ly reports and multinational acquisi-
the Tunnock Ltd. factory “up to standards” fl avor, so be it. And if it means purchasing tions, personality pales before Power-
by investing in technology and automa- albumen in crystal form from the United Point presentations.
tion on an annual basis. States so that the cream in a Teacake holds There’s cause to celebrate, however.
Be it replating baking plates on Vicars up better, that’s the way it is. Tunnock notes that his father worked
ovens, refurbishing SIG packaging ma- “I like what I make, myself, and what I like, until he was 86. He plans to surpass that
chines or installing a new Schubert pick I make,” the 78-year-old Scotsman explains. mark, setting his sights on being active
‘n place robotic line, Tunnock has not There’s more to Boyd Tunnock that and still at work at the ripe wonderful age
been afraid to take advantage of process- specialty confections, mind you. The avid of 100.
ing breakthroughs. Last year alone, the sailor — he owns a Moody 38 sailing boat Given that the man comes to the plant
company spent nearly $9 million keeping christened Lemarac (caramel spelled every morning at 6 a.m., a mere 350 steps
the plant up to standards. backwards) — has helped sponsor many away from his home, I wouldn’t wage
At the same time, he’s adamant about a race on the Clyde (the river that runs money against this Scotsman.
maintaining quality, so much so that he’s through Glasgow and fl ows toward the As the famed Scottish poet Robert
not timid in retaining traditional tech- west coast of Scotland). Burns (Tunnock happens to be born on
niques to ensure that Old World quality He’s also a member of several yachting the same day Burns was, January 25)
and fl avor remain in his products. clubs, contributing both funds and sweets writes “From scenes like these old Scotia’s
So if it means holding continuously to keep the sailing tradition alive and well grandeur springs.”
cooked caramel in a retention kettle for in Scotland. Cheers, Boyd!
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