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Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
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How Gummi Pop Surprise leverages variety and collectability

Creator Todd Elliott talks managing manufacturing, launch of Lucky Sweeties brand.
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Alyse Thompson
November 29, 2022

The complexity of Gummi Pop Surprise comes with an intricate manufacturing process that Todd Elliott and his team have developed and fine-tuned themselves. They are expanding it to another brand — Lucky Sweeties — which is set to hit shelves this month.


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Beyond Buffalo: How SweetWorks Confections relaunched the Niagara Chocolates brand

Delica NA CEO Leah Dunmore talks rebuilding the company, expanding the regional chocolate brand to national retailers and doubling the brand’s sales.
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Alyse Thompson
November 29, 2022

In addition to reworking the SweetWorks Confections team and company culture, Delica North America CEO Leah Dunmore has pushed for innovation, especially by expanding its Niagara Chocolates brand to national retailers.


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Candy Industry announces winners of the 2022 Fall & Halloween Products Poll

Votes were tallied in three categories.
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Alyse Thompson
November 7, 2022

Divided into three categories — Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Snacks — we asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for the season.


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Mars Wrigley partners with Rubicon Technologies on Trick or Trash bags

Chief Halloween Officer Tim LeBel talks Halloween sweets, sales.
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Alyse Thompson
October 27, 2022

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the partnership, the inspiration behind some of its spooky sweets, and what Mars Wrigley expects for the holiday.


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53 products we loved at ECRM’s 2022 Everyday and Summer Seasonal session

Program held Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego.
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Alyse Thompson
October 21, 2022

Check out the winners of the 2022 Buyer's Choice Awards and the products we loved at ECRM's Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session, held Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego.


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IRI: Halloween candy sales pick up after slow start to distribution

IRI’s Dan Sadler shares projections for 2022 Halloween season.
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Alyse Thompson
October 19, 2022

IRI's Dan Sadler recently spoke to Candy Industry about projections for the 2022 Halloween season and what the research firm expects heading into the holidays.


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Bob's Red Mill Granola

Sugar reduction, protein build on granola’s flexibility

Consumers enjoy granola’s texture and flavor options, but manufacturers are introducing reduced-sugar and protein-fortified options to boost its nutritional profile.
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Alyse Thompson
October 17, 2022

Consumers enjoy granola’s texture and flavor options, but manufacturers are introducing reduced-sugar and protein-fortified options to boost its nutritional profile.


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Elmer Chocolate combines tradition with transformation

Robert A. Nelson receives Candy Industry’s 75th Kettle Award.
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Alyse Thompson
September 14, 2022

The 167-year-old company is approaching its 60th year of ownership by the Nelson family, and Robert A. Nelson, who recently received Candy Industry's 75th Kettle Award, has been part of its leadership for three decades.


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Candy makers reach goals for package transparency, portion control

Report highlights progress made under pledge to Partnership for a Healthier America.
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Alyse Thompson
September 8, 2022

Candy manufacturers have offered more products containing 200 calories or fewer and with front-of-pack calorie labels, as outlined in a new report from Partnership for a Healthier America and the NCA.


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Tru Fru, Yumy Candy, Amos Sweets nab 2022 Buyer’s Choice Awards

ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal session held Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego.
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Alyse Thompson
September 7, 2022

Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego have selected winners of the 2022 Buyer's Choice Awards.


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