Author: Renee Shelton

Event: EPPS Candy Annual Planning

Event: EPPS Candy Annual Planning

The presentation and review of new candy products. 2008 event to be held in Atlanta, October 19-23. EPPS (Efficient Program Planning Session) with suppliers and buyers, sessions will be held in the suppliers suites. Event Agenda:http://www.ecrm-online.com/shows2004/show_agenda.asp?show_id=1128 No cost for retailers, brokers are welcome and manufacturers 

New Candy from Paas

New Candy from Paas

Seasonal Paas, known for their Easter coloring kits, has decorated candy eggs with seasonal messages and designs. They also have malted milk eggs with chocolate. Check out the new retail boxes.

Chocolate Genome Project

Chocolate Genome Project

Scientist are working on uncovering genome secrets of chocolate so that farmers may benefit from chocolate varieties that have higher yields and are more resistant to pests and poor weather. Joint project from USDA and IBM Corp. More from news from MSNBC.

Pastry and Bakery Equipment Auctions

Pastry and Bakery Equipment Auctions

Commercial bakery equipment: Will be held online only.Starting May 29th at 10:00 amEnding June 11th at 3:00 pm Waffle production and maufacturing plant: Wednesday, June 18thstarting at 10:00 a.m., Allentown PA. Chocolate equipment for production and manufacturing: Wednesday & ThursdayJuly 9th & 10thStarting at 10:00 

For the Candy Buyer: New Sweets

For the Candy Buyer: New Sweets

Lindt Excellence, Chili (spicy red chili, dark chocolate bars) Snickers Adventure Bar – Indiana Jones tie-in candy bar for the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ (snickers bar with Thai spice and coconut) New Jelly Belly flavors: inspired by the Cold 

The latest in food trends: Diets and Satiety

The latest in food trends: Diets and Satiety

According to the Jan-08 issue of Baking Management magazine, an industry magazine for the processors and producers of, and suppliers or brokers to, the professional baking industry, bakers may be looking into what makes consumers happy (ie, satisfying flavors, relief of hunger) by developing items 

Ingredient: Cocoa Replacer

Ingredient: Cocoa Replacer

For the baking profession: 100% natural whole grain, pure dark roasted barley functions as a 1:1 ratio replacement for black cocoa. Briess Malt & Ingredients Company’s organic flour has same color and flavor characteristic as black cocoa. Briess’ company website PDF company flyer for the 

What was Hershey’s thinking?

What was Hershey’s thinking?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22116255/

Events for January – February 2008

Events for January – February 2008

Jan 23 – Jan 28Salon du Chocolate, Tokyo Jan 25Chocolate & Wine Festival, Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City Jan 26 – Jan 272nd Annual International Chocolate Festival, Coral Gables, FLJan 29 – Feb 1Donuts / Doughnuts Seminar Feb 1 – Feb 3Carolina Chocolate Festival 

Funkin Pro – Fruit Purees

Funkin Pro – Fruit Purees

Although not exactly new, this company produces many different fruit purees. Originally designed for the mixologist, they are great for the pastry chef as well. http://www.funkin.us/ Flavors available: Pear, Mango, Banana, Kiwi, Raspberry, Passion Friut, Black currant, Strawberry, White peach, Lemon, Morello Cherry, Green Apple, 

Bakery Equipment Auction

Bakery Equipment Auction

October 30-31 IRS Lien Sale:Pots, pans, sheet pans, equipment and tools, etc. http://www.westerauction.com/imagefolder/inventory.htm

November & December Events

November & December Events

Hey there, With a new baby and then the wildfires, it’s been crazy here lately. Here some of the events going on pastry-wise in the industry for November and December: Nov. 3-4 Salon Passion Chocolat (Passion for Chocolate Show)Nov. 3-7 Christmas Craft Festival Gingerbread House 

Events for September

Events for September

Sweets China 2007SNIEC, Shanghai New International Exhibition Center, China, Sept. 3-8, 2007.International exhibition for the sweet and confectionery, bakery, snack food and ice cream industries. First International Symposium on Gluten-Free Cereal Products & BeveragesKingsley Hotel, Cork, Ireland, Sept. 12-14, 2007.This International Symposium aims to bring 

Events for August

Events for August

13th Australian Barley Technical SymposiumThe 13th ABTS will bring together the barley production, research, marketing, feed and malting industries and provides the opportunity, particularly for Southern Hemisphere members to meet, discuss and collaborate on a range of emerging issues for the industry. Aug. 26-30, 2007. 

Cakes From Every State!!

Cakes From Every State!!

A pictorial gallery of wedding cakes from every state, from People’s Weddings Issue. People’s Weddings Issue

On the Market: New Products, Etc.

On the Market: New Products, Etc.

Here are several new products, trends and items of interest that can be found on the market. Perhaps you’ve already seen them in stores or through your vendor representatives. Click on a link for more information. Equipment: Mecelli Chocolate Mold Co. They had a booth