Articles by Crystal Lindell

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut wants to talk about cocoa farmer poverty

The chocolate company has committed that by 2025, more than 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain will have been lifted out of poverty. Can they pull it off?

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2020

The chocolate company has committed that by 2025, more than 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain will have been lifted out of poverty. Can they pull it off?

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut wants to talk about chocolate's child labor

The chocolate company offers an up-close look at its operations in Ghana, and how it wants to eradicate all child labor in its supply chain.

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2020

In the last year, Barry Callebaut has found 3,867 cases of child labor in its global supply chain. And of those, 2,333 — 60 percent — are in the process of being remediated.

PMCA

PMCA conference to cover cannabis, blockchain, sugar reduction and more

Full PMCA program for its 74th Annual Production Conference includes new events, live demos and networking opportunities

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2020

Conference will be held in Lancaster, PA., from Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Barry Callebaut opens world's first 3D chocolate printing studio

3D Studio is equipped with innovative precision technology capable of printing thousands of pieces at a time while retaining a hand-made appearance.

Crystal Lindell

February 19, 2020

The Mona Lisa 3D Studio is equipped with innovative precision technology capable of printing thousands of pieces at a time while retaining a bespoke hand-made appearance.

Keto candy

Keto-friendly candy and snack products show possibilities

A new FONA Report looks at what’s next for the low-sugar diet trend, and how candy companies are already creating keto-friendly products.

Crystal Lindell

February 19, 2020

Candy and snacks have a place in this trendy new diet space? According to a new report from FONA, yes.

Oliver Schindler, owner and managing director of the company Sweet Tec has been named as this year’s recipient.

European Candy Kettle Club

European Candy Kettle Club names 2020 winner

Oliver Schindler, owner and managing director of the company Sweet Tec, has been named as this year’s recipient.

Crystal Lindell

February 12, 2020

The European Candy Kettle Club named its 2020 winner during the recent ISM show in Germany.

ISM

Crickets, CBD and Bubble Tea: 3 cool things from ISM

A look at some of the global new products offering insight into upcoming trends

Crystal Lindell

February 12, 2020

Does Bubble Tea make good cake? What do chocolate-covered crickets actually taste like? Does CBD gum actually do anything?

How is the UK handling CBD?

Cannabis Trade Association urges UK to keep CBD products on the shelf.

Crystal Lindell

January 29, 2020

It looks like the UK is going to leave CBD products on the shelf — for now. The Cannabis Trade Association is hoping to keep it that way.

Who is Gen Z and what will they eat?

Generation Z, which refers to anyone born between 1996-2018, is more anxious than any other generation.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2020

FONA International recently released a new report about this up-and-coming generation, "Consumer Insight: Gen Z." The report describes them as “perfectionistic, driven and globally connected.”

John Downs

One-on-one: How the NCA’s John Downs is changing the candy industry

In an extensive interview, the NCA President talks about war on sugar, the Candy Caucus, and how long he thinks it will take to change U.S. Sugar Policy.

Crystal Lindell

January 14, 2020

Why the NCA president is focusing on the PAC and framing candy as a treat.

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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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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