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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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Squire Boone Village rock candy crystals

Squire Boone Village, New Albany, Ind. E14

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 13, 2019

These crystals are rock candy without the stick.

Goodnow Farms Special Reserve chocolate bars

Goodnow Farms Chocolate, Sudbury, Mass.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 12, 2019

These limited-edition chocolate bars are made in collaboration with acclaimed Boston-based brands, George Howell and Boston Harbor Distillery.

The state of the global candy industry in 2019

Candy Industry Magazine examines trends, sales data for confectionery categories.

Crystal Lindell

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 10, 2019

An in-depth look at the trends shaping various confectionery categories, from chocolate bars to gummies and novelty.

Jelly Belly Candy Cupcakes

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 6, 2019

Jelly Belly has introduced an assortment of miniature cupcake replicas in five indulgent flavors.

Flipz Mix

pladis North America, White Plains, N.Y.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 3, 2019

Flipz Mix is a deliciously fun assortment of sweet, salty and crunchy snacks.

3 trends we saw at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Sweets & Snacks Expo held May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 29, 2019

Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.

SmartSweets Peach Rings

SmartSweets, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 28, 2019

SmartSweets is adding Peach Rings to its lineup of plant-based gummies.

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, receives 74th Kettle Award

Ceremony held at Chicago's Union League Club recognizes confectionery industry leadership.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 22, 2019

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.

NCA announces winners of 2019 Most Innovative Product Awards

Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers wins Best in Show.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 22, 2019

The National Confectioners Association has announced the 2019 winners of the Most Innovative Product Awards, presented annually at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.