Capol, a leader in the development of sustainable coatings and ­glazes for the confectionery industry, is intro­­­ducing two new organic products. The company’s new acacia-based coatings and polishes are now appearing on candies throughout North America. A new Capol organic line of sunflow­er-­oil-based anti-sticking agents also is making its de­but this year on fruit snacks, gummies, and vitamin chews. According to the company, Capol today is the leading supplier of confectionery finishing agents in the NAFTA region with more than a 50 % market share among the industry’s major brands, stores and private labels.
The North American confectionery market is expected to grow at an ­an­nual rate of about 4 % over the next few years. Katherine Clark, Vice President Sales for Capol in the U.S. and Canada, predicts, however, that Capol‘s organic products will help generate sales well above the industry’s growth rate over the same period.
The company’s polishes and ­glazes are the “secret” ingredients that help keep chocolates and other candies from sticking together, while providing a pleasant, glossy appearance. Developed from natural, sustainable materials, Capol’s products help assure a longer shelf life without af­fecting taste. “Unlike other finishing agents, our organic agents are liquid –­ rather than powder-based – and don’t require ­additional mixing, blending or heating with other raw materials before they can be applied,” Clark said. “Our certified li­quid agents also offer a shelf life of ­ up to one year or more, unlike other com­petitive products.”
The Elmshorn, Germany-based com­pany Capol also has a new line ­of sustainable palm-oil based anti-sticking agents.