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Alyse Thompson-Richards

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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Reese's converter

Reese’s to install Halloween candy exchange machine in NYC park

Vending machine to dispense Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in exchange for unwanted Halloween candy.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 31, 2018

Capitalizing on its popularity during Halloween, Reese’s brand will install a candy exchange machine today in Washington Square Park on Fifth Avenue in New York City.


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Halloween_candy_sales

Majority of parents loyal to favorite candy brands on Halloween, Shopkick survey finds

Shopping rewards app Shopkick surveyed 5,369 users in September 2018.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 30, 2018

More than half of parents are loyal to their favorite candy brands when buying treats for Halloween, according to a survey conducted by shopping rewards app Shopkick.


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Alter Eco leadership

Alter Eco names Mike Forbes CEO as co-founders launch foundation

Company also names Eric Lallart as v.p. of operations, Robin Ynes as v.p. of finance.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 29, 2018

Alter Eco, a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed snack company, has named Mike Forbes as chief executive officer.


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Circus Peanuts

Ouch: Bulk candy retailer Candystore.com compiles list of worst Halloween candies

Circus peanuts named worst candy by Candystore.com customers, other media sources.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 26, 2018
Online bulk candy retailer Candystore.com has compiled a list of the worst Halloween candies based on customer survey data and lists from other media sources.

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Michigan-based maker of Kar’s Nuts acquires Sanders

Combined companies expected to generate $185 million in 2018.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 25, 2018

KNPC Holdco, manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks sold under the Kar’s Nuts and Second Nature brands, has acquired Sanders maker Morley Candy Makers for an undisclosed sum.


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Candy bowl stock

Sugar content not major factor in purchase decisions for sugar confectionery, Innova Market Insights says

Flavor, cost and indulgence among driving factors of sugar confectionery purchases.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 25, 2018

Roughly 75 percent of consumers across 19 countries are not influenced by sugar content when purchasing sugar confectionery, according to a survey by Innova Market Insights.


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IT'Sugar Stranger Things collection

IT’SUGAR Stranger Things collection

IT’SUGAR, Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 25, 2018

IT’SUGAR has created a confectionery collection inspired by the Emmy-nominated Netflix original series, “Stranger Things.”


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Appeals court reopens Madelaine Chocolate’s $49M Hurricane Sandy case against Great Northern Insurance Co.

U.S. District Court ruled in favor of insurance company in 2017.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 24, 2018

A federal appeals court has reopened Madelaine Chocolate’s $49-million case against Great Northern Insurance Co. after a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of the insurance company late last year.


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Sour Punch Bats and Pumpkins

Sour Punch Bats and Pumpkins

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 23, 2018

New for Halloween 2018, Sour Punch has introduced bats and pumpkin shapes in 0.5-oz. pouches, perfect for trick-or-treaters. 


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Fine & Raw Cat Reaper bar

Cat Reaper Sea Salt Bar

Fine & Raw Chocolate, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 23, 2018

 Fine & Raw launched limited-edition Halloween chocolate bar featuring hair-raising artwork from NYC artist Yusuke Okada.


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