Again: Gummy Bears for the ears ...

We definitely know how to please your palate, but to please your ears? We really couldn't count music to our core competences. But a big fan of our gummy bears told us about these songs which we won't keep back from you. More »

 

Nuclear Accident in Japan

Since the nuclear accident in Japan, caused by the tsunami of 11th march 2011, the situation changes continuously. We generally follow the recommendations of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health FOPH as well as of the Swiss Sugar Confectionery and Bakery Products Manufacturer's Association. To assess the situation permanently in order to assure food safety is a high priority in our daily routine. Furthermore, we can comment the situation as follows. More »

 

The «genesis» of a gummy bear!

We're often asked how we produce gummy bears - and it is not only kids asking this question. Some time ago, the youth channel of Swiss National Radio DRS, formerly called Pirando, paid a visit to our factory. Listen here (mp3, 4.8 MB, in Swiss German only) to the story, which was built during their visit.

 

Increasing demand for medicated products at ISM

The main interest of clients and visitors at our stand during ISM was in medicated products. This confirms a trend which we have briefly discussed in our recent newsletter based upon market research from Euromonitor. Cough drops, vitamin bears, energy and other functional concepts account for already 50% of our production volume. We're looking forward to starting a few new products in this attractive segment.

 

Meet us at the ISM, Hall 4.2, stand M028

As in past years, we're exhibiting our newest innovations and a lot of new products at the ISM in Cologne. We're sure that some of them may be inspiring for your own assortments and brands. It would be a pleasure to welcome you to our stand. If you wish to arrange a meeting, call +41 79 679 09 72 during the fair.

 

New Hunziker Newsletter is ready to download

Accurately timed for the upcoming ISM fair, we've published our first 2011 newsletter. Read about our latest innovation which really guarantees fresh breath and clean teeth. Or learn which sugar confectionery segment shows the highest growth rate in Europe. Click here to download or go and see the overview.

 

New Hunziker Website

After six years, it was time to rework our website - both technologically as well as structurally. Our services and products are displayed in a simpler und more comprehensive structure and the performance was improved. Have fun surfing our site - feedback is always welcome!

 

Stevia

We began formulating Stevia sweetened candies and instant beverages about six years ago. Today, we're ready to launch such products for all different candy types. Our formulations neutralise Stevia's relatively strong taste, but offer a 'natural sweetener' and fewer calories.

 

Chocolate-filled but sugarfree!

Unique delight - a toothfriendly candy but filled with chocolate. We've made the impossible possible. Do we need to mention, that it is Swiss Chocolate which tastes great, even when sugarfree?

 

Yet another world premiere

Migros has launched the first chewable cough sweets – in addition to the well known hard candies and throat pastilles. This product is suitable for all those which prefer to choose for themselves, how long to keep a cough sweet in their mouth. Just like all Bonherba products, it has been authorised by Swissmedic.

 

Larry's: Completely new refreshment

Larry's now stands for refreshment and innovation. Refreshment in three different basic requirement clusters: classic fresh (blue), fruity fresh (magenta) and energy (black/orange). Furthermore, two innovations have been brought onto the Swiss market: pastilles with dual flavours and colours and filled hard-boiled candies with a water-drop effect. Most of the variants contain Xylitol, well known for its beneficial effect for oral health.

 

Prima: now nibbling comes with vitamins

Prima has recently been re-designed. The filled Prima Frutta is now sold in a family-friendly 700g bag. New to the Prima range is "Multivitamin" - a filled candy with 10 vitamins. And one of the leading sweets, Prima Mocca, remains unchanged.

 

Instant Ice Tea with less calories

Right in time for the summer season, the instant ice tea range had a facelift in more than one sense: all Ice Teas have now less calories and the refill-bags got a new shape and are now re-sealable thanks to a powder-proof zip.

 

Gomz Beach Party

Gomz Beach Party was rated no.1 among teenagers who evaluated a broad range of different concepts. It contains fruit gums with caipirinha, piña colada and coke/lemon flavours.

 

SMAMS: new chewy candy (toffee) range in Migros

Tired of always having the same flavours? Then you definitely need to try new SMAMS. There are, for instance, Funny Fruits with fruit juice, natural flavours and natural colorants as well as never seen before chewy candies which are so soft and indulging. Choose from 11 variations with more than 18 flavours, available in bags of 200, 400 and 1000 grams, as well as in sticks.