Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Originally set to be held in Baltimore, Md., ECRM has transitioned to presenting the program through its ECRM Connect Platform.

With the global COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the U.S., it’s no surprise American consumers have largely stopped focusing on their diets. However, consumers who follow specific dietary lifestyles, such as keto, gluten-free and clean eating, have stayed on track, according to research from The NPD Group.

Edward Smagarinsky, group product manager (mogul), tna solutions, recently spoke to Candy Industry about trends in gummy manufacturing equipment and the options tna offers gummy manufacturers.

We’ve heard it endlessly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: This coronavirus era has created a “new normal” for every aspect of life. But what does that mean? And how could it apply to food retail?

Though Africa supplies 70 percent of the world’s cocoa, the “statistical equivalent of 0 percent” of the world’s chocolate is produced there, says Tim McCollum, founder of Beyond Good. He's hoping to change that.

Amazon's new Dash Carts, launching alongside Amazon Go Grocery stores this year, offer more opportunities for impulse sales and collecting consumer purchasing data.