Crystal Lindell

Candy Industry reveals 2013 Kettle Award nominees

Readers can vote online for the candidate of their choice

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

Four nominees for Candy Industry’s 2013 Kettle Award were selected by the magazine’s Kettle Committee.

Sustainability

Mondelez to invest $400 in cocoa farming communities

Company starts Cocoa Life, take holistic approach

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

The money will fund more than just farmers looking to improve their yields. It's slated to help eliminate child labor, promote gender equality, market cocoa farming as an attractive profession, and even protect the eco systems where cocoa is grown.

Kimmie Candy gets visit from congressman

Nevada confectioner uses opportunity to explain need for sugar policy reform

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

Joseph Dutra, the owner of Kimmie Candy, had the idea of inviting his local congressman to come see his Reno, Nev.-based factory, and then using the time to discuss the 2012 Farm Bill.

How to sell a chocolate bar: NCA Sweet Insights

Association offers data, analysis on consumer behavior, seasonal possibilities, obesity backlash.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

Teens want it more, young adults want it less and grandma probably likes her’s dark.

Pairings

Beer and Chocolate Tasting: Pairings aren't just for wine anymore

Managing Editor Crystal Lindell dives into the world of beer and chocolates.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

The thing about covering a beer and chocolate tasting is that everyone you tell about the event is automatically jealous and assumes that all you do every day at work is get liquored up and eat sugar.

Retail Profile: Stocking Everyone's 'Candy Favorites'

Jon H. Prince, president of the McKeesport Candy Co., which runs CandyFavorites.com, says if you can't find it on his website, it doesn't exist.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

The Prince family is really good at selling candy and that’s likely because they don’t much care how or where you buy it from them.

Chocolate Trends: Manufacturers create healthier, more dynamic chocolates

As companies attempt to appease foodies and health-conscious consumers, they're tweaking their products or inventing entirely new ones

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2012

To get an idea of how drastically the image of candy is changing these days all you have to do is ask Jessica Daponte what the latest chocolates for kids are.

Confectionery industry fights back against Sandy

NCA, Hershey aid recovery efforts.

Crystal Lindell

November 14, 2012

It’s been about two-and-a-half weeks since Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, and the confectionery industry is doing it’s part to help recovery efforts.