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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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KitKat first brand to launch Ruby chocolate product

Product was developed by patissier Yasumasa Takagi.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 19, 2018

Nestlé Japan launched today the limited-edition KitKat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby, the world’s first item made with Barry Callebaut’s Ruby chocolate.

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. to open warehouse

Move brings total footprint to 50,000 sq. ft.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 17, 2018

St. Louis-based Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. is once more in need of space, space, space.

Wolfgang Candy rebrands as Wolfgang Confectioners

Pennsylvania-based company to focus on co-manufacturing.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 17, 2018

Pennsylvania-based Wolfgang Candy has rebranded as Wolfgang Confectioners, marking a shift in focus from producing consumer products to co-manufacturing.

Nestlé sells U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero

Acquisition makes Ferrero Group third largest confectionery company in U.S. market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 16, 2018

Nestlé S.A. will sell its U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero Group for $2.91 billion (CHF 2.8 billion), the company announced Tuesday.

Zella dark chocolate bars

Zella Chocolate, Louisville, Ky,

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 15, 2018

Zella was founded in 2016 by a group of students from Miami University passionate about high-cacao, exotically-ﬂavored dark chocolate.

Swish Fresh Breath Powder

The Swish Initiative, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 12, 2018

Toss the toothbrush -- consumers can get the ultimate fresh breath experience anytime, anywhere with Swish.

Licorice trends: From tried and true to trying new

Traditional licorice lovers stay true to red and black varieties, but newer users are open to flavor, size and textural innovations.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 12, 2018

When it comes to licorice, texture is king.

One-on-One: Jason Jones, president of Heavenly Organics

Through sustainably-sourced honey, Iowa-based Heavenly Organics helps build economic opportunity for conflict-stricken communities in India.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 10, 2018

Heavenly Organics may have a celestial name and sweet products, but it’s the company’s mission that’s truly divine.

India-based battery company launches fruit chews

Eveready Industries India to use distribution system to become ‘significant player’ in Indian fruit chew market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 10, 2018

Dry cell battery manufacturer Eveready Industries India has entered the Indian confectionery market by launching fruit chews under the Jollies brand.

Relax, chocolate probably won’t go extinct in 40 years

Headline claiming cacao extinction goes viral, scares chocolate-lovers everywhere.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 10, 2018

Last week, Business Insider posted a story titled “Chocolate is on track to go extinct in 40 years.” Yikes. That’s enough to inspire fear in the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere — and compel them to click on the link.

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