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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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Tastykake Kake Chips

Tasty Baking Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 25, 2017

Tastykake has developed Kake Chips, a new product that combines the crunch of a chip with the sweetness of cake.

Ferrero Group to acquire Ferrara Candy Co.

Transaction expected to close by end of 2017.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2017

The Ferrero Group will buy Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. from private equity firm L Catterton, the companies announced Wednesday.

Hershey may bid on Nestlé’s U.S. confectionery division

Ferrero and Ferrara owner also among possible bidders.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2017

The Hershey Co. may be among the bidders for Nestlé’s U.S. confectionery division, CNBC reports.

RJ’s Licorice

New Zealand Natural Goods, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2017

New Zealand Natural Goods, a Los Angeles area importer and distributor of specialty food products from New Zealand, has reintroduced RJ’s Licorice with new packaging.

Harry & David to open 20 pop-up stores for holiday season

Stores will offer variety of gifts, confectionery items.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2017

Harry & David will operate approximately 20 pop-up stores nationwide this holiday season, in addition to its 46 year-round retail locations, the company announced last week.

Halloween spending expected to 'scare up' record $9.1 billion

Nearly 180 Americans expected to take part in Halloween festivities.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2017

The scary-good Halloween spending projections from the National Retail Federation are no trick, but they sure are a treat.

Toffee Trends: Taking the traditional treat to the next level

Toffee may be missing a widespread audience, but decadence could attract larger customer base.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 12, 2017

Toffee is as classic as it comes. Still, some consumers -- especially young ones -- may not understand toffee or know it at all.

Sanders to reopen flagship Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe

Renovations increased previous store’s footprint by 30 percent.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

Sanders Candy and Morley Candy Makers will celebrate the grand reopening of their newly-remodeled chocolate and ice cream shoppe in Clinton Township, Mich. on Saturday.