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Cadbury to establish regional headquarters in Switzerland

Cadbury Schweppes expands into Poland

Chr. Hansen divests part of its Flavor Division

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Local Market Insights: A Tale of Four Cities
Popular retailers in four U.S. cities — Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago and Austin, Texas — offer local consumers unique merchandising cues and innovative products that keep them coming back for more during both the best and worst of times.

by Deborah Cassell

Features

All Candy Expo: Sweets & Snacks to Spring up in Chicago
You don't want to miss the upcoming All Candy Expo, to be held May 20-22 in Chicago. There, exhibitors will feature the items included in this month's pre-show coverage ... and many more.

Snack Trends: Meat Snacks Go Mainstream
Today's meat snacks target a different consumer than in years gone by. Introductions from major brands and manufacturers now come in unique sizes, packages and flavors.

by Mary Ellen Kuhn

Winter Confections: ‘Tis the Season ... for Shopping
Confectionery is more seasonally savvy lately, thanks in part to better/earlier visibility at retail, as well as maintained merchandising strength in all the major candy holidays — Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

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Editor's Note
For as long as I can remember, my parents and I have celebrated the winter holidays with Cella’s — those milk chocolate-covered cherries with the liquid centers (also available in dark chocolate, my mother is happy to note).

by Deborah Cassell

2008 March Issue

•	Local Market Insights: A Tale of Four Cities

•	A Whole Lotta Nuts in Austin

•	Reading Between the Aisles in Chicago

•	All Candy Expo: Sweets & Snacks to Spring up in Chicago

•	Snack Trends: Meat Snacks Go Mainstream

•	Winter Confections: ‘Tis the Season ... for Shopping

•	Editor's Note

New Products

Winter Confections: Products on Parade
If Chicagoland favorite Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s) were to outfit its windows with new confectionery products for the winter holiday season, the following might be among the colorful candies on display. Let it snow!

Snack Product Update
Buffalo Peanuts are dry roasted peanuts coated with a mixture of brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Roasting without oil extends the shelf life for Buffalo Peanuts, which are certified Kosher, to 12 months.

Candy Product Update

The latest addition to the Starburst line is GummiBursts. These liquid-filled gummies, which will make their debut in the spring, are made with real fruit juice. Pack types include 1.5-ounce singles with a suggested retail price of 65 cents and 6-ounce bags with a suggested retail price of $1.49.

News & Trends

People
Scott Silverstein has been named president and CEO of The Topps Co., New York, N.Y. Since 1994, Silverstein has served as president and COO of the confectionery creator and marketer.

America’s Next Pop Idol; SNICKERS Puts the Pedal to the Medal ...
Spangler Candy Co. is getting out the vote. The Bryan, Ohio-based candy maker, which produces 8 million Dum Dum Pops per day, wants the American public to choose the next two flavors for its assortment.

All Candy Expo 2008