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Liz Parker

Liz Parker

Liz Parker is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 839-7156 or at parkere@bnpmedia.com.

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Stuckey's invests in its pecan brand, new Georgia facility

Stuckey's: How a blast from the past remains relevant today

Pecan log roll brand revived by founder's granddaughter, Stephanie Stuckey.
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Liz Parker
March 21, 2023

At its peak, Stuckey’s had over 350 stores in 40 states, a candy plant, a distribution center, and a sign painting business that produced 4,000 billboards that covered the nation’s highways.


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SNAXPO

SNAXPO 2023 preview: Experience industry trends, timely topics

A preview of SNAXPO 2023, taking place March 19–21 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando.
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Liz Parker
March 21, 2023

A preview of SNAXPO 2023, taking place March 19–21 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando.


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7 products we loved at the 2023 Christmas & Halloween ECRM show

7 products we loved at the 2023 Christmas & Halloween ECRM show

ECRM hosted the session in Destin, Florida, from February 20–22.
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Liz Parker
March 20, 2023

Candy Industry met with manufacturers at ECRM's Christmas and Halloween session in Destin, FL to learn more about the products they debuted or showcased during the three-day conference.


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Brand agency MBLM on Hershey's new plant-based launches

Brand agency MBLM on Hershey's new plant-based launches

Hershey recently debuted its new plant-based oat chocolate confections.
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Liz Parker
March 14, 2023

Brand agency MBLM speaks on Hershey's new plant-based oat chocolate confections, including its chocolate bar and Reese's varieties.


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VIDEO: Candy and confectionery flavor trends with InMobi

Jeff Williams, InMobi, chats about flavor trends with Senior Editor Liz Parker.
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Liz Parker
March 10, 2023

InMobi Pulse recently conducted a recent survey of consumers on mobile devices, which has revealed an unexpected shift in snacking habits.


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VIDEO: Talking candy trends with ECRM

VIDEO: Talking candy trends with ECRM

ECRM hosted its Christmas & Halloween Session last week in Destin, FL.
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Liz Parker
March 6, 2023

Lisa Burkart, director of candy, ECRM, chats with Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker about candy and confectionery trends she saw at the show, as well as some upcoming trends for this year.


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Peanut butter lovers gift box NOrman Love

Chocolate manufacturers focus on sustainability, innovative products

Coffee-centric chocolate, chocolate-covered snacks prove popular.
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Liz Parker
February 17, 2023

Chocolate companies have been diversifying their products and are also aiming to stay up to date with their sustainability and improvement goals.


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Muffins increase in popularity

Checking in on what’s new in the muffins bakery category.
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Liz Parker
February 17, 2023

Checking in on what’s new in the muffins bakery category.


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Netflix's 'Snack vs. Chef' winner Chef Lauren Bodden

Netflix's 'Snack vs. Chef' winner Chef Lauryn Bodden talks S'NOODS

Bodden's product, S'NOODS, is a snackable chip in a pasta shape.
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Liz Parker
February 7, 2023

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Chef Lauren Bodden, winner of Netflix's Snack Vs. Chef TV show, about her new product, S'noods, as well as its Kickstarter campaign.


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Kettle Award nominee profile: Douglas R. Dressman, Esther Price Candies

Kettle Award nominee profile: Douglas R. Dressman, Esther Price Candies

Dressman began his career at EPC in May 1978.
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Liz Parker
February 7, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Douglas R. Dressman, president and CEO of Esther Price Candies (EPC), about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.


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