Articles by Crystal Lindell

Chocolate

Global cocoa and chocolate market projected to reach $67.22 billion by the end of 2025

Trusted Business Insights’ updated ‘Latest Study on Cocoa and Chocolate Market 2019-2029’ factors in effects of COVID-19

Crystal Lindell

August 26, 2020

The global cocoa and chocolate market is projected to reach $67.22 billion by the end of 2025, up from the $43.13 billion it was at in 2017.

As final 2020 candy industry event moves virtual, we now look to 2021

As PLMA, originally slated for November, moves online, what does it mean for the confectionery industry?

Crystal Lindell

August 26, 2020

We got word this week that the 2020 Private Label Manufacturers Association Show has been moved to a virtual format — the last 2020 event Candy Industry had planned to cover in person this year. So now we look to 2021.

Mars Wrigley launches new Halloween candy lineup

Mars Wrigley's 2020 candy lineup includes a sharpened portfolio of everyday favorites, classic Halloween varieties and new treats.

Crystal Lindell

August 24, 2020

Mars Wrigley has launched its 2020 Halloween candy lineup, which includes a sharpened portfolio of everyday favorites, classic Halloween varieties and new treats.

Behave launches low-sugar candy: ‘We’re good so you don’t have to be’

Founder Mayssa Chehata on formulating the better-for-you candy, navigating COVID-19, and working with Celebrity Chef Elizabeth Falkner.

Crystal Lindell

August 19, 2020

Founder Mayssa Chehata said she wanted to create a delicious candy that people could eat guilt-free. Something that made them feel like they were “behaving” while breaking the rules.

Adding waste peanut skins to milk chocolate boosts its antioxidant properties

American Chemical Society research shows potential use for discarded peanut skins.

Crystal Lindell

August 17, 2020

Some samples had higher chemical antioxidant activity than most dark chocolates.

Brach’s launches Turkey Dinner candy corn with roasted turkey, green bean flavors

New candy corn variety is available at Walgreens.

Crystal Lindell

August 17, 2020

It’s not quite the three-course dinner in one piece of gum that Willy Wonka had in mind, but Brach’s newest candy corn is a full meal in a bag.

NCA’s Washington Forum goes virtual amid COVID-19

The event has been re-titled as, “Washington Forum @ Home (WF@H)” and includes video conference and digital programs.

Crystal Lindell

August 17, 2020

This year’s NCA Washington Forum will be held virtually due to COVID-19. Registration will open today, Monday, Aug. 17.

Halloween 2020

With Halloween on the horizon, how pandemic-proof will candy prove to be?

The fall holiday accounts for $4.6B in sales for the confectionery industry. But expected changes in trick-or-treating could have a massive impact on that.

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2020

It’s hard to imagine that a country navigating a pandemic is going to send its children to collect candy from a bunch of strangers this year.

Confectionery events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Candy industry events have all been canceled, modified due to the coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 5, 2020

A number of confectionery industry events are canceled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Halloween 2020

How Hershey is preparing for Halloween amid COVID-19

Company is leaning into earlier start to the season and geographic differences

Crystal Lindell

August 5, 2020

Halloween is very likely to be impacted by a world still grappling with COVID-19 — but Hershey is optimistic about the upcoming holiday.

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

Events

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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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