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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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Hershey Valentine’s Day products

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

This Valentine’s Day, The Hershey Co. wants to help consumers share the love with the special people in their lives with innovations and seasonal favorites from its iconic brands.

Valentine’s Day gift set

Fruition Chocolate, Shokan, N.Y.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

In honor of its recent victories at the 2018 Good Food Awards, Fruition Chocolate has introduced a three-bar Valentine’s Day gift set highlighting their winning offerings.

zChocolat Valentine’s Day collection

zChocolat, Forcalquier, Haute Provence, France.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

With characteristic elegance, zChocolat demonstrates why the French reign supreme when it comes to romance.

Uncommon Carob bars

Uncommon Carob, Dufur, Ore.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

Uncommon Carob has introduced a new line of carob bars with silky-smooth texture.

Torie & Howard Sour Chewie Fruities

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

Torie & Howard has introduced a stick pack for its new line of USDA-certified organic Sour Chewie Fruities.

Theo Peanut Butter & Jelly Clusters

Theo Chocolate, Seattle, Wash.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

Theo Chocolate has introduced a new way to enjoy the classic combination of PB&J with the latest Chocolate Clusters flavor.

Report: Valentine’s Day third best holiday for chocolate candy sales

Holiday/seasonal sales account for 24 percent of U.S. chocolate market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 9, 2018

If there’s one thing American consumers are sweet on, it’s chocolate, Packaged Facts says in a new report.

New Wine RayZyn varieties

Wine RayZyn Co., Napa, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 9, 2018

Joining Wine RayZyn's CabernayZyns are two new varieties made from hand-harvested wine grapes: MerlayZyns and ChardonayZyns

New LARABAR varieties

General Mills, Minneapolis, Minn.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 9, 2018

General Mills has introduced four new varieties of LARABAR snack bars.

Sanders cherry chocolate items

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

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 7, 2018

Sanders Candy has launched three new chocolate items with tart-yet-sweet Michigan cherries.

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Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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