Morinaga & Co., Ltd. makes Weider In Jelly, a jelly-like drink touted in Japan as something of a health food. The drink has become a high-sales novelty item popular among athletes and many a sleepy "salary man" commuting to work. Morinaga & Co., Ltd. also sells dietary supplements through an agreement with Weider Nutrition. A confectioner since 1899, Morinaga manufactures candy, including chocolates and caramels, as well as canned soft drinks, cookies, snack foods, ice cream desserts and baby food. Morinaga & Co., Ltd. operates five food manufacturing plants in Japan and also has various real estate holdings.

Natra isn't a drug maker, but its main product induces a sense of well-being and optimism, and provides phytochemical antioxidants linked to cardiovascular health. Whether you call it cacao or chocolate, Natra will make sure you get enough sweetness in all of its possible forms: powder, liquid, tablets and solid bars. Natra produces private-label finished confections for other European companies. Its customers include food manufacturers and confectioners. Natra, S.A. holds a majority stake in Natraceutical, which extracts caffeine and other ingredients from fruits and vegetables for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics. Natra also owns Torre Oria, the producer of the Spanish sparkling wine known as Cava.

Good Food, Good Life is the very essence of Nestlé and this philosophy can be traced back to our beginnings. The Nestlé Company was founded in 1867 by Henri Nestlé, who developed the first milk-based baby formula in order to save the life of a neighbour’s baby. His Farine Lactée formula went on to nourish many babies who were unable to feed from their mothers or unable to accept the usual substitutes. Since this beginning, nutrition has been the heart of the Nestlé business. At Nestlé, we believe that every food has a role to play in achieving a balanced diet. This is why we produce and market a wide range of foods and beverages which satisfy many consumer needs – nutrient content, variety, pleasure and convenience – which all contribute to achieving a balanced diet and overall well-being. We continue to use our extensive scientific knowledge to develop new products to help consumers manage their health, well-being and body weight and to improve the nutritional profiles of existing products.

Nestle UK and Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world’s foremost nutrition, health and wellness company www.nestle.com. Nestle employs almost 7,000 people across 23 sites in the UK and Ireland. Nestle UK is structured into Nestlé UK Ltd (food and beverage, confectionery and Nestlé Nutrition), Nestle Ireland, Nestle Purina Petcare, Nestle Waters, Cereal Partners UK (a joint venture with General Mills) and Lactalis–Nestle Chilled Dairy Company Ltd, a joint venture with Lactalis. Nestle UK make some of the UK’s most popular brands, such as Nescafe, Kit Kat, Carnation, Shredded Wheat, Buxton Water, Ski and Bakers Dog Food. It is estimated that around 95% of households in the UK consume Nestle products.

Neuhaus expertise is based on over 150 years of tradition and know-how. This dynamic and innovative Belgian company enjoys an international reputation for its wide range of high quality products. These, along with its image, are regularly reworked and updated. It is this shrewd blend of tradition, modernity and quality that contributes to the brand's success. From bean to chocolate, discover the extraordinary story that starts in the country where the beans originate and ends in the creation of delicious chocolates that are consumed all over the world.

Paradise Brands Brings You a Rich Tradition of Delectable Confections…. For nearly three-quarters of a century, Paradise, Inc., has produced, packed and distributed its brands of Candied Fruit, which have been the favorites of homemakers and commercial bakers throughout North America. Paradise Inc. began as a subsidiary of a diversified corporation soon after WW II, but shortly thereafter, Candied Fruit became the focus of its business and other operations were either sold or closed. In 1961, current ownership purchased the company, and the name Paradise Fruit Company was adopted and later incorporated in 1965 as Paradise Fruit Company, Inc. Through ever increasing diversification and a number of acquisitions of related entities, the company’s name was changed in 1993, to Paradise, Inc.

Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A. internationally known brands include Alpenliebe, Daygum, Golia, Happydent, Mentos (the Freshmaker!), and Vivident, as well as the Airheads brand of candy in the US. In 2006 it acquired Spanish candy company Chupa Chups. Founded by brothers Ambrogio and Egidio Perfetti in 1946, Perfetti now has some 30 manufacturing sites and sells its products in more than 130 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the US.

PEZ Candy wants its treats heads above the rest. The US division makes tiny brick-shaped candies and imports the zany dispensers for them that are popular with kids and adult collectors. PEZ makes its colorful candies in the US; its dispensers, which feature a figurehead, are made in Hungary and China. PEZ's products are available through US retailers, including Wal-Martand Target, and in more than 60 other countries worldwide. The firm's product has spawned a number of lively Web sites, avid collectors' clubs, and brisk dispenser sales on eBay. PEZ originated in Austria in 1927 as a small peppermint candy and arrived in the US in the 1950s; the parent company, PEZ International, is still located in Austria.

Nestled in the lushness of Vancouver, British Columbia, a tradition sprang from the love of chocolate and the love of people. Richard Carmon Purdy opened his first chocolate shop in 1907 on Robson Street in Vancouver. His reputation for superb chocolates grew, earning him the respect of chocolate lovers throughout Vancouver. Since 1907, one thing has remained constant at Purdy's — a commitment to quality and tradition. View Purdy's Chocolates' historical timeline. Purdy's Chocolates are made using only the finest ingredients from around the world including chocolate from Belgium, ginger from Australia, cashews from India, and dairy products delivered fresh daily from farms across Western Canada. Care is taken to ensure each batch of creams curls just right; nuts are roasted to perfection; caramel flavour bursts as it fills your mouth; and Hedgehogs have that silky, smooth texture that our customers have come to expect.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international franchisor, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator in the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The Company is based in the charming old-west town of Durango located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado. From its 53,000 square foot factory, the Company manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products to supply its many franchise locations, delivered fresh by its fleet of refrigerated trucks. The factory typically produces approximately 300 chocolate candies and other confectionery products, using proprietary recipes developed primarily by its master candy maker. These products include many varieties of clusters, caramels, creams, meltaways, truffles and molded chocolates. Individual stores prepare a variety of caramel and candy apples, fudge, chocolate items and confections in full view of the customer using traditional cooking utensils such as copper kettles on gas-fired stoves and marble slab cooling tables.

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