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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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Honey Sriracha Combos

Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Hackettstown, N.J.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 10, 2018

Mars Wrigley launched Honey Sriracha Combos in December.

Candyrific Expressions Everyday fans

Candyrific, Louisville, Ky.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 10, 2018

These whimsical fans will put a smile on every face.

Dr. Pepper cotton candy

Taste of Nature, Inc., Santa Monica, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 9, 2018

Taste of Nature, Inc. has expanded its cotton candy offerings through a license agreement with the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.

Triple Chocolate Cookie Layer Crunch bar

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 3, 2018

Building on the success of its Cookie Layer Crunch bar line, The Hershey Co. has introduced a fourth flavor: Triple Chocolate. Made from chocolate crème, chocolate cookie bits and milk chocolate, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream.

Sanders and Morley Candy Makers to expand

Michigan company purchased 5 acres of land

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 3, 2018

Sanders and Morley Candy Makers, Inc., has acquired about five acres of property adjacent to its corporate headquarters in Clinton Township, Mich., with the eventual goal of expanding.

2017 Yummex Middle East draws 8,500 visitors to Dubai

Trade fair held for first time under umbrella of Dubai International Hospitality Week.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 21, 2017

More than 8,500 visitors attended 2017 Yummex Middle East, the leading trade show for sweets and snacks in the Middle East and North Africa.

Candy Club earns 5-star rating as candy subscription service

TopConsumerReviews.com offers ratings of consumer products and services.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 20, 2017

TopConsumerReviews.com, a provider of independent reviews and rankings of consumer products and services, has given Candy Club a 5-star rating for excellence as a monthly candy subscription service.

Blissfully Better Thins

Blissfully Better LLC, Boca Raton, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 20, 2017

Blissfully Better, a company with an aim to make products that are better-for-you and delicious, has added a new variety to its line of certified-organic confections: Toasted Coconut Thins.

Private equity firm acquires Alter Eco

Leaders of organic confectionery brand will remain at the helm.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 20, 2017

NextWorld Evergreen, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has acquired Alter Eco, a chocolate-centric, healthy-indulgence confectionery brand.