Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Eric Eslao founded Défoncé Chocolatier, which now calls a 41,000-sq.-ft., Oakland- based edibles manufacturing facility home.

Flipz Mix is a deliciously fun assortment of sweet, salty and crunchy snacks.

Featuring a sour chewy center covered in a sweet, crunchy Nerds candy shell, this product contains a variety of sour flavors.

SMASHMALLOW is adding several new products to its line of premium, snackable marshmallow treats.

While the amount of options may be daunting, it works in the consumer’s favor, since it pushes chocolate bar manufacturers to find their niche through choice of ingredients, flavor combinations, packaging and price.

These simple, delicious nut clusters are made with clean ingredients.

Mastika, a mastic-fl avored gum, is now available with edible gold on each piece.

These cocktail-inspired gummy bears are available in a variety of flavors.

Batman and Wonder Woman, two beloved DC Comics characters, are sure to be a hit with every age group.