Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Capitalizing on its popularity during Halloween, Reese’s brand will install a candy exchange machine today in Washington Square Park on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

More than half of parents are loyal to their favorite candy brands when buying treats for Halloween, according to a survey conducted by shopping rewards app Shopkick.

Alter Eco, a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed snack company, has named Mike Forbes as chief executive officer.

KNPC Holdco, manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks sold under the Kar’s Nuts and Second Nature brands, has acquired Sanders maker Morley Candy Makers for an undisclosed sum.

Roughly 75 percent of consumers across 19 countries are not influenced by sugar content when purchasing sugar confectionery, according to a survey by Innova Market Insights.

IT’SUGAR has created a confectionery collection inspired by the Emmy-nominated Netflix original series, “Stranger Things.”

A federal appeals court has reopened Madelaine Chocolate’s $49-million case against Great Northern Insurance Co. after a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of the insurance company late last year.

New for Halloween 2018, Sour Punch has introduced bats and pumpkin shapes in 0.5-oz. pouches, perfect for trick-or-treaters. 

 Fine & Raw launched limited-edition Halloween chocolate bar featuring hair-raising artwork from NYC artist Yusuke Okada.