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Home » Authors » Alyse Thompson-Richards

Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Lindt & Sprüngli 2017 sales surpasses CHF 4 billion for first time

Group operating profits reached CHF 595.4 million.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 7, 2018

Lindt & Sprüngli’s sales surpassed CHF 4 billion ($4.25 billion) in 2017, the first time in the Swiss company’s history.


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Fairtrade label bananas

More than half of consumers say they trust Fairtrade label

Confidence higher among consumers ages 25-44.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 7, 2018

More than half of American consumers say they trust the Fairtrade label, new findings by research firms Globescan and Atlantic 57 reveal.


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OCHO PB&J bar

OCHO PB&J bar

Five Star Organics, Oakland, Calif.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 7, 2018

OCHO Candy, maker of unique organic chocolate bars, has taken a new twist on a lunchtime favorite.


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Callebaut Ruby RB1

Barry Callebaut introduces Ruby chocolate for Belgian artisan chocolatiers, pastry chefs

Global introduction of Callebaut RB1 will be gradual, company says.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 1, 2018

Barry Callebaut has developed a Ruby chocolate product under its Callebaut brand for artisan chocolatiers and pastry chefs.


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2018 Kids Choice Award winners

Kids Choice Awards judging offers reminder of candy’s sweet purpose

Discriminating youngsters determined winners during ECRM Christmas & Halloween event at Hilton Chicago.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 21, 2018

A good reminder of the experiences we create, sell and promote came in the form of the Kids Choice Awards, held this week during ECRM’s Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween event at the Hilton Chicago.


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February 2018 ECRM Show Preview

Products we’re excited to see at the ECRM Christmas & Halloween show!

Candy planning event set for Feb. 18-21 at Hilton Chicago.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 14, 2018

Though we’re celebrating love today with chocolate and candy hearts, it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween and Christmas.


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FlavaBar

Barry Callebaut and FlavaNaturals partner to produce high-flavanol chocolate

FlavaBars to hit stores spring 2018.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 14, 2018

Swiss chocolate and cocoa producer Barry Callebaut Group and FlavaNaturals have joined forces to produce high-flavanol chocolate in the U.S.


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Valentines Day stock

Sweet Valentine’s Day spending: American consumers expected to drop $19.6 billion

Shoppers to spend $1.8 billion on candy.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to look extra rosy, according to a survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.


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Changing retail

The changing retail landscape

Retailers seeking success must balance online capabilities with high-quality, in-store experiences.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 13, 2018
A push for speed and convenience continues to shape how retailers operate, but being able to leverage online capabilities against the experiences they can offer customers at brick-and-mortar locations will spell success for retailers.
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Hershey 2018 Valentines Day

Hershey Valentine’s Day products

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 12, 2018

This Valentine’s Day, The Hershey Co. wants to help consumers share the love with the special people in their lives with innovations and seasonal favorites from its iconic brands.


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