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Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products magazine since March 2019, and is currently the editor-in-chief of Food Engineeering magazine. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.

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Gummi FunMix Halloween packs

The Promotion in Motion Cos., Allendale, N.J.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 9, 2019

The Original Gummi FunMix Halloween-themed laydown bags feature 0.5-oz. pouches of Gummi Party and Sour Party mixes.

CandyRific offers sweet safety solutions for Halloween 2019

Safety lights designed for trick-or-treaters.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 9, 2019

CandyRific has several novelty candy items available for Halloween 2019.

Premium, unique and healthy — confectionery consumers want it all

GlobalData recommends offering novel experiences to attract consumers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 9, 2019

New research from London-based firm GlobalData suggests candy and chocolate brands should develop unique and delicious experiences, but they should try to keep them healthy, too.

Loacker launches Duality wafer chocolate bar

Product features layers of white caramel and 38% milk cocoa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 8, 2019

Loacker has launched the Duality Chocolate Bar, a delicious confection that offers two sides of goodness.

One-on-One with Jason Harty, chief marketing officer for Theo Chocolate

Seattle-based company undergoes rebranding to offer simple, authentic chocolate experience.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 7, 2019

Jason Harty, Theo’s chief marketing officer, recently spoke with Candy Industry about the thought process behind the brand’s latest redesign, as well as the importance of supporting cocoa farmers.

Halloween 2019 to summon $8.8B in consumer spending

Consumers expected to spend $2.6B on candy.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 30, 2019

New consumer spending data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics project retailers will have another “boo-tiful” Halloween season.

'Unleashing Mother Nature': Barry Callebaut launches chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit

Company unveiled new chocolate, "Cacaofruit Experiences" range at San Francisco event.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 30, 2019

Barry Callebaut Group has launched two varieties of chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit as part of its mission to advance cocoa sustainability and drive innovation in the category.

‘Unleashing Mother Nature’: Barry Callebaut launches chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit

Company unveiled new chocolate, “Cacaofruit Experiences” range at San Francisco event.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 27, 2019

Barry Callebaut Group has launched two varieties of chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit as part of its mission to advance cocoa sustainability and drive innovation in the category.