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.

Fruit Forest gummies

Rivo USA, Woodland Hills, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 21, 2018

These gummies are made with 100 percent real fruit and have a low glycemic index.

Simply Natural Organic Breath Mints

Simply Natural, Austin, Texas.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 20, 2018

Simply Natural Organic Breath Mints help naturally restore fresh breath

CandyRific licensed mister fans

CandyRific, Louisville, Ky.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 20, 2018

CandyRific has created an assortment of licensed mister fans to help candy lovers stay cool and enjoy the summer.

Reed's, Regal Crown hard candies

Iconic Candy, LLC, Great Neck, N.Y.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 20, 2018

Nostalgic hard candies Reed's and Regal Crown are back on the market.

Sanders Honey Almond Caramel Mini Bites

Sanders Candy and Morley Candy Makers, Clinton Township, Mich.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 20, 2018

Sanders has added Milk Chocolate Honey Almond Caramels to its Mini Bites collection.

Simply Natural Organic Breath Mints

Simply Natural, Austin, Texas.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 19, 2018

Simply Natural Organic Breath Mints help naturally restore fresh breath.

Start preparing Amazon candy offerings now to win big this Halloween

Ecommerce data firm One Click Retail says consumers buy Halloween candy early, in bulk.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 13, 2018

Summer doesn’t officially begin for another week, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about Halloween.

Original Gourmet bubble gum-filled lollipops

Original Gourmet Food Co., Salem, N.H.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 13, 2018

Original Gourmet has introduced a fruit-flavored lollipop assortment filled with bubble gum.

Hershey unveils new corporate social responsibility strategy

Company aims to improve communities, environment through investments, collaborative programs and sustainable practices.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 6, 2018

Alongside releasing its 2017 corporate social responsibility report, The Hershey Co. has unveiled a new strategy — the Shared Goodness Promise — designed to make a positive difference through investments, collaborative programs and sustainable business practices.

Appellate court upholds decision to toss Mars child-labor labeling suit

Ninth Circuit court affirms California district court’s decision to dismiss claims made against chocolate manufacturer.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 6, 2018

A federal appeals court has agreed that Mars, Inc. and other food manufacturers have no duty under California consumer protection laws to disclose on product packages that their supply chains may contain child labor.

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

ARTICLES

Fruit Forest gummies

Simply Natural Organic Breath Mints

CandyRific licensed mister fans

Reed's, Regal Crown hard candies

Sanders Honey Almond Caramel Mini Bites

Simply Natural Organic Breath Mints

Start preparing Amazon candy offerings now to win big this Halloween

Original Gourmet bubble gum-filled lollipops

Hershey unveils new corporate social responsibility strategy

Appellate court upholds decision to toss Mars child-labor labeling suit

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