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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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the best new candy products

The best new candy and confectionery products of 2022

Candy Industry looks back at the most popular products posted on the website last year.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
May 24, 2023

Candy Industry posted a lot of products last year, many in the better-for-you, chocolate, or holiday categories. Unsurprisingly, many of our top pageview-generating articles were about chocolate, but a few gummy product articles snuck in, as well.


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tortilla chips

Tortilla chips category continues to grow

Tortilla chips bring consumers together for enjoyment and relaxation.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
May 22, 2023

 Whether consumed while snacking alone or with friends, tortilla chips are versatile. 


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oomph! Sweets candy chews, gummies debut at Expo East

VIDEO: Keto-friendly and functional candy from Oomph! Sweets

All of the brand's products are vegan, gluten-free, and made with all-natural ingredients.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
May 19, 2023

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker spoke with Michael Lewis, founder, Oomph! Sweets, about how the brand got its start, as well as some of its new products and what’s next on the horizon.


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Interview: Chrissy Teigan on her Cravings brand and its brick-and-mortar pop-up

Interview: Chrissy Teigen on her Cravings by Chrissy Teigen brand baking mixes

The lifestyle brand was created out of Teigen's bestselling cookbooks.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
May 18, 2023

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery Senior Editor Liz Parker was able to ask Teigen how the brand got its start, what made her want to open a pop-up, and what's next for the company.



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american licorice co pickle roulette

Jellies, licorice, and fruit snacks categories aim to please consumers’ palates

New products, flavors, packaging released in gummy and licorice categories.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
May 12, 2023

The jellies, licorice, and fruit snacks categories traditionally have a lot of fun, in terms of colors, flavors, and packaging.


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VIDEO: Wana Brands on cannabis gummy trends

VIDEO: Wana Brands on cannabis gummy trends

The brand uses only high-quality ingredients and has a variety of products.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
April 25, 2023

We spoke with Wana Brands about its cannabis gummies, including cannabinoid ratios, formulating products for specific-use cases, and more.


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coffee cake

Snack cakes category grows by leaps and bounds

Consumers’ desire for snack cakes increases as they are on-the-go more.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
April 25, 2023

The snack cakes and loaves sector showed great promise over the last 12 months, presumably because consumers are now out and about more, and they want individual servings or on-the-go bakery snacks to fit their busy lifestyles.


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Thanks Naturals gummies

PODCAST: Thanks! Naturals on spreading gratitude through cannabis-infused products

The company made its debut in March.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
April 20, 2023

Thanks! Naturals' mission is to spread gratitude through 100% organic, premium cannabis-infused products.


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Hershey Foodservice logo 2023

VIDEO: Hershey Foodservice on dessert trends and menu opportunities

Hershey's brands include Reese's, its namesake brand, and more.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
April 19, 2023

We recently talked to Al Adams, national chain lead and channel marketing, Hershey Foodservice, about co-branded dessert menu opportunities for companies and dessert trends he's been seeing this year.


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Kiva Confections talks confectionery cannabis edibles, updated packaging

Kiva Confections talks confectionery cannabis edibles, updated packaging

Brand debuted in 2010 when a young couple created cannabis chocolate bars in their kitchen.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
April 13, 2023

Today, the company employs 400+ people and has added Terra, Petra, Camino, and Lost Farm to its family of premium cannabis products.


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