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Home » Authors » Alyse Thompson-Richards

Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

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17 snack products we’re excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Expo set for May 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
May 16, 2022

Here is a look at some of the snack products we are most excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo.


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10 novelty products we’re excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Expo set for May 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
May 16, 2022

Here is a look at some of the novelty products we are most excited to see at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo.


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Mondelēz to divest developed market gum business

Company will maintain emerging market gum business, other candy brands.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
May 12, 2022

Mondelēz International has unveiled plans to divest its developed market gum business in favor of focusing on growth in the chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks categories.


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How metal detectors and X-ray tech has evolved to help candy makers

The latest scanners can work with Industry 4.0, and can be installed directly alongside the weighing and packaging equipment for faster speeds.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 31, 2022

The latest metal detector equipment can be integrated with vertical packaging while also sharing real-time status updates with operators via Industry 4.0. They feature accessible, customizable touch screens; options for easy upgrades, and seamless integration within multiple parts of the production line. 


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54 products we loved at the 2022 Christmas & Halloween ECRM

ECRM hosted the session virtually Feb. 16-23.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 24, 2022

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-23 virtually on its ECRM Connect platform.


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Barry Callebaut’s Americas HQ marks 15 years in Chicago

Company’s Chicago offices underwent a major remodel in 2020.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 22, 2022

Barry Callebaut’s Americas headquarters celebrated 15 years in Chicago this month, alongside showcasing its remodeled Chocolate Academy and offices.


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Using whole, natural ingredients to enhance confectionery flavor profiles

Consumers becoming more adventurous after height of pandemic.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 16, 2022

Candy Industry recently spoke to Wouter Stomph, ofi’s North America head of cocoa product development and innovation, about evolving tastes and using whole, natural ingredients to enhance product flavor profiles.


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Sweets & Snacks Expo to begin rotating between Indianapolis, Las Vegas in 2024

Decision to relocate from Chicago stemmed from moving 2021 show in Indianapolis.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 15, 2022

The rotation, which includes two years at the Indiana Convention Center and one year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is scheduled through 2032.


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Enstrom’s Jim Simons talks launching Vita Hemp CBD gummies

Superfood CBD gummies launched in August 2021.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 15, 2022

In a separate undertaking, members of the Enstrom family have launched Vita Hemp, a line of gummies infused with superfood ingredients and cannabidiol (CBD).


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Candy Industry announces winners of the 2022 Valentine’s Day Products Poll

Votes were tallied in three categories.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 7, 2022

Divided into three categories, we asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for Valentine's Day.


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