Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Tony’s Chocolonely is getting into the spooky spirit with the all-new Halloween Tiny Tony’s chocolate bites.

Here are some of the trends Managing Editor Alyse Thompson saw while attending the ECRM Everyday and Summer Seasonal candy planning session in New Orleans.

Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session in New Orleans Aug. 25-29 have selected winners of the 2019 Buyer's Choice Awards.

Specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, citing shifts in the retail sector, uncertainty in its international partnerships and difficulty in controlling margins as reasons for not being profitable.

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association will host a symposium this fall covering all aspects of developing and producing cannabis-infused candy and snacks.

Moonstruck Chocolate Co., a gourmet chocolate maker headquartered in Portland, Oregon, has introduced a product collaboration with four of the Willamette Valley's top wineries.

While blueberries, almonds, avocados and kale have perennial spots on the superfoods list, the NPD Group has outlined three “emerging superfoods” it's tracking due to increased interest in them.

Norti's chocolate bars are enriched with prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy gut bacteria.

ECRM’s upcoming Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal session is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot over the next year.

Great for milkshakes, smoothies and even soda or water, Twister Pop Lollistraws turn every drink into a fun and delicious experience.