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.

Candy companies earn top ratings in national consumer satisfaction index

The American Customer Satisfaction Index measures satisfaction with 380 companies in 46 industries.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 23, 2018

As consumers demand more information about ingredients and manufacturing processes — and healthier food overall — it may feel like they’re difficult to please. But it appears listening and fine-tuning products and processes can pay off, according to a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index

Ferrero, maker of Kinder Joy, begins $9M expansion of New Jersey facility

Expansion will bring facility’s total area to 67,000 sq. ft.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2018

Once complete, the expansion will add nearly 100 local jobs and bring the facility to a total of 67,000 sq. ft. of warehousing and packaging space.

SIRIO Pharma opens gummy production plant at nutraceutical facility in China

26,000-sq.-meter facility has more than 10 scientists dedicated to gummies.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2018

Global nutraceutical manufacturer Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd has opened a multimillion-dollar gummy production plant at its 240,000-sq.-meter manufacturing facility in Ma’anshan, China.

70 new products we loved of the 2018 ECRM Everyday Candy Planning event

Three companies nab Buyer's Choice Awards at ECRM candy planning show

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 18, 2018

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Everyday and Summer Seasonal event in August at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif.

Report: Opportunity for ‘healthy’ products abounds in $39B Asia-Pacific confectionery market

Market expected to grow by 5.6 percent between 2017-2022.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2018

Rising disposable incomes and increasing health awareness across the Asia-Pacific region are driving demand for functional confectionery products, UK-based firm GlobalData says.

IT’SUGAR partners with FAO Schwarz to open candy shop inside new NYC flagship store

FAO Schwarz to open Nov. 16 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2018

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR has partnered with FAO Schwarz to open a candy shop — FAO Schweetz — inside FAO’s new flagship store in New York City.

GODIVA names former Hard Rock exec John Galloway as chief marketing and innovation officer

Galloway brings 30 years of marketing and leadership experience to chocolate brand.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 12, 2018

GODIVA Chocolatier has appointed John Galloway as its chief marketing and innovation officer, effective Oct. 22. Galloway will be responsible for leading the brand’s global marketing and innovation team and joins the business’ Global Executive Committee.

Chuao Chocolatier aims to spread joy through chocolate

Chef Michael Antonorsi co-founded Chuao Chocolatier in 2002 after winding journey.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2018

Chef Michael Antonorsi understands that in order to spread joy, you first have to feel it.

Mondelēz International commits to making all packaging recyclable by 2025

Snacking giant aims to eliminate 65 million kilograms of packaging by 2020.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 10, 2018

The Deerfield, Ill.-based company will work in partnerships so that packaging can be collected and recycled in markets around the world.

M&M'S Vintage Military tins

CandyRific, Louisville, Ky.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 10, 2018

Following the success of last year's designs, CandyRific has introduced two new M&M'S brand tins featuring military couples.

On-Demand Join us for a practical look at how bakeries can modernize packaging lines and better align with emerging retail and environmental demands. Key takeaways:

Alyse Thompson-Richards

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Candy companies earn top ratings in national consumer satisfaction index

Ferrero, maker of Kinder Joy, begins $9M expansion of New Jersey facility

SIRIO Pharma opens gummy production plant at nutraceutical facility in China

70 new products we loved of the 2018 ECRM Everyday Candy Planning event

Report: Opportunity for ‘healthy’ products abounds in $39B Asia-Pacific confectionery market

IT’SUGAR partners with FAO Schwarz to open candy shop inside new NYC flagship store

GODIVA names former Hard Rock exec John Galloway as chief marketing and innovation officer

Chuao Chocolatier aims to spread joy through chocolate

Mondelēz International commits to making all packaging recyclable by 2025

M&M'S Vintage Military tins

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