May 10, 2005
Wolfgang Candy Company Introduces All-Natural Fresh Fruit Confectionery Product Line at 2005 ALL CANDY EXPO®
YORK, Pa. - (May 10, 2005) Wolfgang Candy Company Inc. today announced it is introducing a groundbreaking all-natural product line at the National Confectioners Association’s ALL CANDY EXPO® taking place June 14-16, 2005, at McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago. First-time ALL CANDY EXPO exhibitor Wolfgang Candy is set to make a splash at the convention with the launch of a fresh fruit confectionery line, featuring real blueberries and red raspberries coated in sweet dark Wolfgang chocolate.
Wolfgang Candy is manufacturing its new line using a method and process developed by former candy company executive and owner Don Morando. Morando’s patent-pending process covers the art of making confections using fresh fruit as an ingredient and, more specifically, a method of improving the shelf life of confections that use fresh fruit as an ingredient.
“The timing of this product introduction couldn’t be any better in today’s environmentally and health-conscious society,” said Morando, currently serving as sales director for Wolfgang Candy’s fresh fruit project. “Fresh blueberry and raspberry chocolate confections, which deliver antioxidants and other natural compounds that are good for your health, are ideal for today’s consumer who wants it all - great taste and nutrition.”
Recent studies show that both blueberries and dark chocolate rank high in antioxidant activity, anti-aging and disease prevention, while red raspberries contain substantial quantities of ellagic acid, which has become known as a potent anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound. Wolfgang Candy plans to extend its healthy confectionery product line in the future to include other unique and exotic natural fruits dipped in the company’s high-quality, European-style chocolate.
This new product line is a great idea for today’s society, in which the majority of Americans are not getting the recommended daily allowance of fruit,” said Mike Schmid, managing partner at Wolfgang Candy Company. “Americans generally love chocolate, so sweet dark chocolate-covered blueberries and raspberries represent a truly unique and delicious way to deliver the health benefits of fresh fruit.”
Wolfgang Candy Company is showcasing its new fresh fruit line, along with its traditional high-quality chocolate and non-chocolate confections in Booth #259 at the ALL CANDY EXPO.