Alyse Thompson-Richards

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate sees 'undeni-abel growth'

St. Louis chocolate company expands private-label, contract manufacturing businesses since moving to new facility in 2012.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 17, 2017

Sales at Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate have exploded, particularly since moving to a facility on The Hill, an Italian neighborhood on the city's southwest side.

Manuka Honey Chocolates selection box

Pacific Resources International, Carpinteria, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 17, 2017

Manuka Honey Chocolates are made by wrapping rich dark chocolate aroudn the finest New Zealand Manuka Honey and adding a touch of mint or ginger.

Halloween, Christmas products to debut at seasonal candy ECRM event

Show set for Feb. 19-22 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 15, 2017

With spring around the corner, it may be difficult to think about Halloween and Christmas 2017, but it’s already time to start planning seasonal merchandise. The upcoming Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot this holiday season.

Hannah Vezzetti is the 2016-2017 winner of the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship.

Application period open for $5,000 candy technologist scholarship

Deadline for the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is April 4.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 15, 2017

Future candy technologists can receive $5,000 toward their education, thanks to an annual scholarship sponsored by the American Association of Candy Technologists.

New Latin-inspired Chuao chocolate bars

Chuao Chocolatier, Carlsbad, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 15, 2017

Chuao Chocolatier, maker of culinary-driven, ethically sourced chocolate confections, has launched two Latin-inspired chocolate bars.

Russell Stover, Werther’s Original win Product of the Year award

National consumer survey judges innovation in consumer product categories.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 13, 2017

Product of the Year takes entries for consumer products launched over the last 12 months that demonstrate innovation in the food and beverage, personal care and household product industries.

First ISM experience provides look at best of confectionery industry

World's largest trade fair for confections, snacks held Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 8, 2017

Having joined Candy Industry five months ago, I didn’t think I’d attend ISM, the world’s largest trade show for finished confections and snacks, for several years. Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak, a 30-year B2B news veteran and a 16-time attendee, usually has it covered.

Ethel M Valentine’s Day flavors, collections

Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson, Nev.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 8, 2017

Ethel M is celebrating Valentine’s Day in style with two new truffle flavors and collectible tins.

Valentine’s Day spending to drop, but candy sales expected to remain at $1.7 billion

National Retail Federation projects overall spending to total $18.2 billion.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 8, 2017

Although Valentine’s Day spending is expected to level off after a decade-long rise, American consumers are projected to spend the same amount on candy, according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.