Alyse Thompson 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. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
Marking the New York City bakery’s first venture into cannabis, the incredibles chocolate bars celebrate Magnolia Bakery’s signature banana pudding and red velvet cupcakes.
Tempo Crackers Founder Robert Holland speaksa about the company's mission, its approach to product development, and its support for and representation of the LGBTQ+ community.
Cannabis-infused chocolate makers are building on the familiarity and function of the format to deliver nostalgic and indulgent flavor experiences alongside a variety of dosage options.
The complexity of Gummi Pop Surprise comes with an intricate manufacturing process that Todd Elliott and his team have developed and fine-tuned themselves. They are expanding it to another brand — Lucky Sweeties — which is set to hit shelves this month.
In addition to reworking the SweetWorks Confections team and company culture, Delica North America CEO Leah Dunmore has pushed for innovation, especially by expanding its Niagara Chocolates brand to national retailers.
Divided into three categories — Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Snacks — we asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for the season.