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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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Warrell aims to be 'partner of choice' in contract manufacturing

The Warrell Corp. rebrands to Warrell Creations to reflect new focus on innovation, flexibility.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 14, 2018

The Warrell Corp. has morphed over the last half-century to be many things to many different members of the confectionery industry

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

ONE Brands, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 13, 2018

ONE Brands has added White Chocolate Truffle to its line of protein bars.

Hershey’s milk chocolate bar with Reese’s Pieces

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 13, 2018

This new bar combines two of The Hershey Co.'s iconic brands.

La Maison du Chocolat 2018 Holiday Collection

La Maison du Chocolat, New York City.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 13, 2018

This collection draws inspiration from the magical land of the North Pole where trees, lights, gifts, elves and delicious confections all come to life in the spirit of the holidays.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery finds new outlets for impulse candy purchases

Company partners with movie theaters, gyms and ridesharing commerce platform.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

As shopping continues to evolve, Mars Wrigley Confectionery has found nontraditional retail outlets for its products, calling the new program “Emerging Impulse Platforms.”

Ford Gum to feature softball player on Big League Chew pouch

Pouches to launch Feb. 1; pre-orders available.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Ford Gum, maker of Big League Chew, will feature a female softball player on the Outta Here Original shredded bubble gum pouch beginning Feb. 1, National Bubble Gum Day.

Joy Lyn’s Candies destroyed in Northern California’s Camp Fire

Hartley family took over Paradise, Calif.-based business in 2000.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Paradise, Calif.-based Joy Lyn’s Candies is among the businesses lost in the Camp Fire, now California’s most destructive wildfire.

Miggy's Bitbits

Total Food Distributors, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Miggy’s Bitbits is a new candy line from Total Food Distributors, a company founded by MLB star Miguel Cabrera.

Fresharoo cookies, nut butter frosting

You Fresh Naturals, Miami, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Fresharoo is a play on the ‘90s hit snack featuring dunkable cookies and frosting.

Darrell Lea acquires Heritage Fine Chocolates

Darrell Lea plans to add 50 jobs to its chocolate operations next year.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 9, 2018

Australia-based Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. has acquired Heritage Fine Chocolates following investment from a private equity firm earlier this year.

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