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Home » Authors » Alyse Thompson-Richards

Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

SMASHGUMMY

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Gummies drive growth in chewy candy category

Non-chocolate chewy candy generated $3.9B in the year ending June 14, IRI reports.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 13, 2020
Established gummy brands and category newcomers continue to drive growth in the non-chocolate chewy candy sector.
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How consumers use technology to buy food during the coronavirus pandemic

Euromonitor International’s Digital Consumer Survey highlights role mobile devices, online ordering have in food purchasing.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 1, 2020

New research from Euromonitor International illustrates just how much consumers have come to rely on technology in the face of government-mandated lockdowns and a personal desire to minimize contact with other people.


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Barry Callebaut Dairy Free chocolate

Barry Callebaut launches dairy-free chocolate products

Product launches announced during BC LIVE webinar series.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 26, 2020

Barry Callebaut Group has launched two new dairy-free chocolate products to better serve consumers seeking vegan confectionery options.


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Barry Callebaut COVID 2

How Barry Callebaut Americas is handling the COVID-19 pandemic

Increasing sanitation, dividing production teams among measures taken to enhance safety, maintain production.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 24, 2020

Barry Callebaut has risen to the task of keeping its people and products safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, relying on established protocols and implementing new ones.


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Kohler Protein Bars

KOHLER Chocolates introduces line of protein bars

Brand also revamps chocolate bars, launching with five new flavors.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 23, 2020

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates has launched a new line of protein bars and revamped its existing chocolate bar line.


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Nestle KitKat

Nestlé UK to source Rainforest Alliance cocoa for KitKat brand

Company shifting away from Fairtrade-certified cocoa after a decade.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 23, 2020

Nestlé UK and Ireland will begin sourcing Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa for the KitKat brand in October 2020 after a decade of sourcing Fairtrade-certified cocoa.


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Warrel Corp.

Warrell divests Pennsylvania Dutch Candies, closes caramel plant to focus on contract manufacturing

Warrell rebranded its private label, contract manufacturing business as Warrell Creations in November 2018.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 17, 2020

The Warrell Corp. says it is focusing on its core contract manufacturing and private label business following the sale of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies assets to Nassau Candy and closing its Classic Caramel division last fall.


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Divine Chocolate CEO Sophi Tranchell steps down

Chocolate manufacturer Ludwig Weinrich GmbH & Co. KG becomes majority stakeholder.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 10, 2020

Tranchell stepped down last month. Ludwig Weinrich GmbH & Co. KG, which has produced Divine’s chocolate since 1998, is now majority shareholder.


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HARIBO to mark centennial with groundbreaking on North American facility

Factory to produce Goldbears, Starmix, Twin Snakes.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 10, 2020

Lauren Triffler, head of corporate communications for HARIBO, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the company's century-long legacy, plans for the new facility and what’s next for the gummy manufacturer.


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Hersheys Chocolate World PA

Hershey’s Chocolate World in PA reopens with increased safety measures

Guests will have two hours to visit with free timed entry passes.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 5, 2020

The Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction in Hershey, Pa. has reopened for in-store shopping and takeout with new safety measures after closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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