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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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Tony’s Chocolonely launches two new bars

Tony’s sources traceable cocoa butter from Barry Callebaut.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 23, 2019

Tony's Chocolonely has launched two new flavors this summer: White Raspberry Popping Candy and Milk Chocolate Honey Almond Nougat.

Barry Callebaut breaks ground for chocolate factory in India

20,000-sq.-meter facility to become operational in 2020.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 23, 2019

The Barry Callebaut Group has broken ground for its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India.

Owners of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. buy Bissinger’s brand, equipment

Transaction between the two St. Louis confectionery companies closed in June.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 22, 2019

The owners of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. have purchased Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier, another longtime St. Louis confectionery brand with roots extending back to 17th century France.

Norman Love Confections adds eight flavors to Signature Collection

Tropical, global flavors inspire new chocolate pieces.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 16, 2019

Norman Love Confections has included eight new hand-crafted chocolates into its Signature Collection, the brand’s core product line.

Recap: The 74th Annual Kettle Awards

Ted Cohen of Hillside Candy receives 2019 award.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 12, 2019

Confectionery leaders, including 2019 award recipient Ted Cohen of Hillside Candy, discuss what the Kettle Award means to them and the candy industry. The video is sponsored by Blommer Chocolate Co.

Most snacking may not be ‘on the go’ after all

Hartman Group data suggests most consumers snack at home.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 10, 2019

It’s no question that U.S. consumers are snacking more, and manufacturers have risen to support, and even drive, this trend. But the prevailing idea that most consumers snack "on the go" might not be totally accurate, the Hartman Group reported.

Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire institute $400-per-tonne ‘living income differential’ ahead of 2020-2021 cocoa season

New payment structure designed to safeguard cocoa farmers against sinking prices.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 9, 2019

Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire have agreed to institute a per-tonne “living income differential” as part of a new payment structure designed to fortify incomes of the countries’ cocoa producers.

Consumers want a healthy diet. They just don’t know what ‘healthy’ means.

Research from Spoon Guru shows consumers struggle to understand nutrition.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 19, 2019

Consumers are more aware than ever that maintaining a “healthy” diet is important, but they aren’t as clear on what that means, according to new research from Spoon Guru.