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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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NCSA announces 2018 Candy Hall of Fame inductees

Event set for Oct. 19-21 in Tampa, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 30, 2018

The National Confectionery Sales Association has announced the 2018 Candy Hall of Fame inductees.

Report: NECCO plant shuts down after investment firm sells company to unnamed manufacturer

Round Hill Investments purchased NECCO in May.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 26, 2018

The New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) plant in Revere, Mass. shut its doors Tuesday after its recent buyer, Round Hill Investments, LLC, announced it has sold the company to another candy maker.

Mars, Rainforest Alliance launch cocoa farming program using satellite imagery in Ghana

Program offers advice, monitoring through digital farm development plans.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 26, 2018

Mars, Inc. and the Rainforest Alliance, in partnership with Touton and the Grameen Foundation, have launched in Ghana SAT4Farming, an initiative using digital technology and satellite imagery to guide farmers over a seven-year period.

ADM introduces new line of tapioca starches

Tapioca maltodextrin, modified starches are non-GMO.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 26, 2018

Archer Daniels Midland Co. has introduced a new line of specialty tapioca starches and tapioca maltodextrin ingredients in partnership with Vedan International.

Godiva names former Burberry exec Virgine Costa as CFO

Costa succeeds Selim Baraz.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 25, 2018

Godiva Chocolatier has named Virginie Costa as cfo, effective Aug. 6.

Ferrara introduces Black Forest gummy bears with brighter color

Gummy bears will also have tree symbols on their bellies.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 25, 2018

Ferrara Candy Co. announced its organic Black Forest bears, known for a soft, chewy texture, will have a brighter color starting July 15.

Wilbur’s of Maine to celebrate grand reopening, 35th anniversary

Company to host celebration at Freeport, Maine-factory store on Aug. 4.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 25, 2018

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections will celebrate its grand reopening and 35th anniversary on Aug. 4.

International Chocolate Salon 2018 winners

International Chocolate Salon, TasteTV announce 2018 award winners

Submissions feature high-quality ingredients, packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 24, 2018

TasteTV, the Tasty Awards and the International Chocolate Salon have announced the Top Picks and Selections for the 2018 International Chocolate Salon Awards.

Sunrise Strategic Partners invests in chocolate brand Little Secrets

Nestlé vet Jeremy Vandervoet joins Little Secrets as president, coo.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 24, 2018

Boulder, Colo.-based Sunrise Strategic Partners has invested in clean-label chocolate brand Little Secrets, allowing the company to grow distribution and bolster marketing efforts.