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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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Can virtual reality improve the shopping experience?

Walmart applies for two patents in step toward virtual store.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 21, 2018

Walmart has applied for two patents for a “virtual store” and fulfillment system that includes VR headsets and sensor gloves. Could that improve — or impair — shopping at Walmart stores?

Mondelēz International advancing toward sustainability, well-being goals

Company report outlines progress made under Impact for Growth program.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 21, 2018

Mondelēz International continues to make progress under its Impact for Growth platform, designed to push the company to make achievements in sustainability, health and safety by 2020.

Lindt North America CEO Andreas Pfluger to retire

Pfluger has served Lindt since 1994.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 20, 2018

Andreas Pfluger, ceo of Lindt & Sprüngli North America and Russell Stover, will leave Lindt at the end of this year.

VitaPop vitamin popcorn

Skinny Vitamins, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 20, 2018

VitaPop is packed with essential vitamins.

Scooby-Doo! Squeeze Candy

Koko's Confectionery & Novelty, Cockeysville, Md.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 17, 2018

This squeezable candy gel comes in three fruity flavors.

New Red Vines, Sour Punch candy

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 16, 2018

American Licorice Co. has introduced a slew of new items, all shipping in the Summer and Fall 2018.

Zolli Candy founder Alina Morse youngest person to appear on Entrepreneur Magazine cover

Zolli Candy sales expected to reach $6 million this year.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 15, 2018

Entrepreneur Magazine has put 13-year-old Alina Morse, founder of Zolli Candy, on the cover of its September 2018 issue to highlight the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Perfetti Van Melle NA to promote marketing exec Sylvia Buxton to president, ceo

Buxton joined Amsterdam-based company in 2016.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 15, 2018

Perfetti Van Melle North America has promoted Sylvia Buxton, a top marketing exec, to president and ceo. She succeeds Mehmet Yuksek.

Valeo Foods set to acquire Tangerine Confectionery for $127.6 million

Irish company acquired confectionery brands from Raisio in early 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 15, 2018

Valeo Foods is set to buy United Kingdom-based Tangerine Confectionery from private equity firm Blackstone Group for $127.6 million, according to media reports.