Crystal Lindell

Trying to go without chocolates is futile

Even doctor’s orders can’t prevent daily fix.

February 13, 2013

If I was a strong person, I’d be writing this column about how I’ve given up chocolate for a month. But I am not a strong person.

Sugar-free moves toward chemical-free

Companies turn to new sweeteners, flavors, to draw in consumers

Crystal Lindell

February 6, 2013

As the founder of a website devoted to allergy-free and sugar-free snacks (aptly named AllergyFreeAndSugarFreeSnacks.com), Kathi Robinson — herself born with a hereditary medical condition that requires her to live on a very restrictive diet — knows sugar-free candy gets a bad rap sometimes.

Big Top Candy Shop: Lure of the 'Big Top'

Brandon Hodge opened his 1,600 sq.-ft. store in 2007 in Austin, Texas, and he's been inviting children of all ages to share in the magic ever since

Crystal Lindell

February 6, 2013

It seems the universe continually has bigger plans for Brandon Hodge’s candy store than Brandon Hodge does.

Winter ECRM 2013 Preview: It’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Take a sneak peek at the newest products slated to debut at the Candy Planning: Christmas and Halloween ECRM event, Feb. 18-21.

Crystal Lindell

January 30, 2013

Warheads Super Sour Candy Canes, Christmas-inspired Dum Dum flavors and an Ovation Mint Filled Break-A-Part, are just some of the items slated to be showcased at this year’s Candy Planning: Christmas and Halloween ECRM event, Feb. 18-21 at Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter in San Antonio.

Passion Fruit Frooties

Tootsie Roll Industries, Chicago

Crystal Lindell

January 30, 2013

This new exuberant flavor blends sweetness with a tangy kick of passion fruit that melts away, leaving behind a reminder of its deliciousness.

Super Bowl Sunday should be prime time for candy companies

The confectionery industry is missing out on some serious game-day profits.

Crystal Lindell

January 30, 2013

About 45% of NFL fans are women. That’s almost half!

Awards

Good Food Awards winners announced

22 top chocolate, confectionery companies honored.

Crystal Lindell

January 23, 2013

Eleven chocolate companies and 11 confectionery companies were among the 114 companies recently honored during the third annual Good Food Awards Ceremony.

Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Sea Salt & Almond, and Dark Chocolate with Cherry Bar

Endangered Species, Indianapolis

Crystal Lindell

January 23, 2013

Endangered Species Chocolate has added two new flavors to its 3-oz. natural bar line: dark chocolate sea salt and almond bar; and dark chocolate with cherry bar.

Marich Spring Collection

Marich Confectionery Co., Hollister, Calif.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2013

Marich’s new spring collection includes Spring Shortbread, hand-baked shortbread cookies in a trio of creamy strawberry, tangy tangerine and zesty lemon white chocolate.

Werther’s goes beyond 'grandpa’s candy'

Candy maker looks to “own caramel” as a company, capitalizing on its popularity.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2013

Gary Parker knows that Werther’s caramels have a reputation for being “grandpa’s candy.” But the brand is gearing up their marketing campaigns to change that.