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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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Big League Chew partners with National Pro Fastpitch following launch of softball character

Collaborative, in-game promotions slated for 2019 season.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 28, 2019

Big League Chew has partnered with National Pro Fastpitch following the launch of the brand’s new softball character this year.

ECRM: DeMet's, Perfetti Van Melle, Imaginings 3 win 2019 Kids Choice Awards

Children from Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada voted for their favorite candies.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 27, 2019

No Christmas & Halloween program would be complete without the Kid’s Choice Awards, sponsored by Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM. Participating candy companies submitted products for young people from the Boys & Girls Club from Southern Nevada to sample and judge.

Gummy vitamin market shows gumption

Ease of use, variety in shapes, colors and flavors drive growth in market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 20, 2019

Soft textures and bold flavors are making the gummy application the delivery method of choice for vitamins and supplements.

Cotton candy trends: Spun with fun

Simple formula of sugar, color and flavoring, offers the perfect base for innovation.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 15, 2019

Cotton candy has sweetened festivals for more than a century, but consumers don’t have to wait for summertime to get their spun-sugar fix anymore.

good! snacks plant-based protein bars

gt Brands, Walnut, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 13, 2019

good! snacks protein bars are made from a blend of fava and brown rice proteins that give the bars a soft, creamy center.

New products we’re excited to see at the ECRM Christmas & Halloween program!

Candy planning event set for Feb. 17 at Bally’s Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 13, 2019

Though we’re celebrating love this week with chocolate and other sweets, it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween and Christmas.

Mars Wrigley Valentine’s Day treats

Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Hackettstown, N.J.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2019

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has introduced several new items for Valentine’s Day 2019.

Forgotten Love Valentine’s Day collection

Norman Love 2019 Valentine's Day collection

Norman Love Confections, Fort Myers, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2019

Available from Feb. 1 through Valentine's Day, this limited-edition collection includes new and returning flavors.

Welch’s Valentine’s Day fruit snacks

Promotion in Motion, Allendale, N.J.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2019

Made with real fruit, Welch’s Valentine’s Day fruit snacks are heart-shaped pieces with emoji faces on them.

KOHLER Love Collection

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates, Kohler, Wis.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2019

This set of four heart-shaped chocolate pieces expand on KOHLER’S Original Dark Chocolate Heart variety with three celebratory flavors: Pinot Noir, Rosé and Champagne.

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