Articles by Crystal Lindell

Cargill launches education seminar

"Confectionery Essentials" focuses on fundamental techniques

September 5, 2012

Students in Cargill’s latest educational seminar will learn to create firm and soft caramels, make cooked and cold creams, blend a perfect ganache, and enrobe confections.

What’s the lure of organic?

New study claims organic food isn’t healthier than alternative

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2012

The problem with organic food is that it doesn’t help you lose weight; it doesn’t support any farmers in South America; and now, it turns out, it isn’t even more nutritious than regular food.

Maria Sharpova’s Sugarpova fills a niche

Tennis star creates a line that satisfies the sweet tooth

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

“From the moment she heard the idea, she fell in love with it,” he says. “She has got an incredible sweet tooth and her eyes lit up, like a little kid opening a Christmas present.”

Long-time See’s Candy head dies

Chuck Huggins passes away at 87

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

Charles “Chuck” Huggins died unexpectedly Aug. 19 at his home in Larkspur, Calif. He was 87.

Punchies

American Licorice Co., Bend, Ore.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

American Licorice’s latest products, Punchies, are a sour, chewy, soft shell candy.

NCA President plans succession

After 22 years, Larry Graham to retire in 2014

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

NCA President Larry Graham has officially announced plans to retire following the 2014 Sweets & Snack Expo and the search for a successor will soon be underway.

Red-carpet chocolates

Artisan Chocolatier Reiko Wada’s creations aren’t just delicious, they’re also works of art ready for the limelight.

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2012

Reiko Wada once sold a chocolate shoe for $500. What makes a chocolate shoe worth $500 you ask? In short, stripes on the heel.

Ingredion hires new corporate controller

Matthew Galvanoni promoted to role

Crystal Lindell

August 28, 2012

Ingredion Inc. has promoted from within to hire Matthew Galvanoni as its new vice president and corporate controller.

Recall

American Licorice recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists

Recall follows similar one by Lucky Country.

Crystal Lindell

August 23, 2012

For the second time this month, a licorice company is voluntarily recalling product that potentially had too much lead.

Mars

Mars looks to expand Tenn. plant

Facility used to make M&M’S could see $67 million expansion

Crystal Lindell

August 22, 2012

The popularity of Pretzel M&M’S bodes well for Mars’ Cleveland, Tenn. plant.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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Products

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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