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Home » Authors » Liz Parker Kuhn
Liz Parker Kuhn

Liz Parker Kuhn

Liz Parker Kuhn 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 parkerkuhne@bnpmedia.com.

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Arkansas aims to ban candy from SNAP

Governor Sanders submitted a waiver to USDA asking for the ban.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 15, 2025

Arkansas is not the first to consider this course of action—in early April, Idaho lawmakers passed a bill that proposes banning candy and soda from being purchased using SNAP benefits.


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Cocoa challenges continue in confectionery industry: Kerry

Cocoa powder prices have almost tripled since 2023.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 15, 2025

The world faced an 11% shortfall in cocoa supplies in 2024, driving price increases of approximately 400% in the past year.


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World Cocoa Foundation Partnership takeaways: Luker Chocolate

Luker Chocolate doubles down on cocoa investments

The industry must support cocoa-producing families to increase their income.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 14, 2025

As part of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting, a rep from Luker Chocolate spoke at the breakout session "Investing in Farmer and Community Health and Social Protection."


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Taking a look at consumer Easter behaviors: Ibotta

Taking a look at consumer Easter behaviors: Ibotta

Consumers continue to prioritize value this holiday.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 14, 2025

We recently touched base with Chris Riedy, chief revenue officer, Ibotta, which researched consumer behaviors ahead of Easter.


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Video: The art of Easter candy, with Norman Love Confections

Video: The art of Easter candy, with Norman Love Confections

CEO Lisa Fisher discusses the brand's LTO holiday collection.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 14, 2025

In this interview, Fisher explains the most crucial elements that have to be present in an Easter candy presentation, which flavors are more challenging to craft than others, and new lessons she learned after working on this collection.


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Fun Friday: Chief Peeps Officer, Pizza Hut ‘caviar,’ Tax Day deals, Loacker partnership

Archer becomes official meat snack partner of LA Dodgers.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 11, 2025

This week's Fun Friday includes news about Peeps, Pizza Hut's new "caviar," Krispy Kreme and Great American Cookies Tax Day deals, Loacker's partnership with Giada De Laurentiis, and Archer teaming up with the LA Dodgers.


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Podcast: Chocolove on its new chocolate bars

Podcast: Chocolove on its new chocolate bars

The brand's CEO chats nutritional benefits and challenges of salty-sweet candy.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 9, 2025

Timothy Moley, CEO and Co-Founder of Chocolove, discusses the brand's latest chocolate bar flavors.


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Unlocking the flavor, texture of walnuts in confections

Unlocking the flavor, texture of walnuts in confections

California Walnut Board explores possible candy uses for the ingredient.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 4, 2025

The rich, earthy flavor of walnuts is influenced by the presence of tannins in the walnut skin.


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Subway introduces Doritos Footlong Nachos

Fun Friday: Home Run Inn goes deep, Subway Doritos nachos, Kit Kat ad campaign, more April Fools' jokes

Trü Frü, tarte cosmetics debut Cherries collab.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 4, 2025

This week's Fun Friday includes new deep-dish pizzas from Home Run Inn, Doritos nachos from Subway, Kit Kat's "Break Brothers" ad campaign, more April Fools' jokes, a BJ's Brewhouse Tax Day deal, and a Trü Frü collab with tarte cosmetics.


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Mars enters the freeze-dried category with Skittles Pop'd

Skittles' debuts ‘Legally Acknowledge the Rainbow’ campaign

The initiative will run on social media through April 6.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
April 3, 2025

Skittles has created an interactive campaign that takes the brand’s landmark playful spirit to new heights by requiring consumers to sign a legitimate legal document before trying Skittles Pop'd. 


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