Articles by Crystal Lindell

Smarties co-presidents take third-generation company into the future

Liz Dee, Sarah Dee and Jessica Dee Sawyer took over the reins in 2017.

Crystal Lindell

April 5, 2019

They have given the nearly 70-year-old family-run company a complete brand relift, updating the iconic Smarties logo.

We need to reduce packaging — now

Whale found with more than 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach highlights urgency.

Crystal Lindell

March 27, 2019

Editor Crystal Lindell is hopeful the confectionery industry will respond with the creativity and ingenuity she knows it possesses when it comes to reducing packaging — because if it doesn’t, we all pay the price.

ISM offers a taste of Brazil

ABICAB offers look at state of Brazilian confectionery industry

Crystal Lindell

March 21, 2019

From January to November 2018, Brazilian confectionery sales to the foreign market grew compared to 2017.

ISM 2019 shows where the global confectionery industry is headed

Sugar-free candy, cannabis, vegan products on trend at this year’s fair.

Crystal Lindell

March 21, 2019

Sugar-free and reduced sugar candy, cannabis, vegan products and free-from confections were all on trend at this year's ISM.

GRL PWR: How the all-female trio of Smarties co-presidents inspires Editor Crystal Lindell

Liz Dee, Jessica Dee Sawyer, and Sarah Dee are real-life examples of the ways women are shaping the confectionery industry and the world.

Crystal Lindell

March 20, 2019

During a visit to Smarties Candy Co. co-presidents Liz Dee, Jessica Dee Sawyer and Sarah Dee blew Editor Crystal Lindell away. It's still rare to see women in such high ranks in the confectionery industry, and Lindell was inspired not only by how they run the company, but also by how open they were about embracing the fact that they were, well, women.

2019 flavor trends: Violets, jackfruit and pink peppercorns

Flavor houses cite exotic plants, spices and fruits as upcoming trends.

Crystal Lindell

March 15, 2019

Expect to see chocolates and candies made with notes of violet, maqui berry or saffron soon.

NCA names new board chairman, adds new members

Board also names 2019-2020 vice chairman, treasurer

Crystal Lindell

March 13, 2019

Kirk Vashaw, president of Spangler Candy Co., has been named as chairman of the National Confectioners Association's 2019-2020 board.

EU commissioner right to say ‘fake news’ hurts food industry

Vytenis Andriukaitis says fake news can damage citizen’s trust in food system and science.

Crystal Lindell

February 27, 2019

Fake news is even impacting the food industry these days. Vytenis Andriukaitis, a member of the EU Commission in charge of Health and Food Safety, recently addressed the topic at Food Fest 2019.

One-on-One: Nancy Gruskin Warner, ceo of edibles packaging maker AssurPack

Warner offers advice for confectionery companies looking to enter the edibles market.

Crystal Lindell

February 27, 2019

Warner talks about how her products make edibles safer, how she thinks the industry should respond to cannabis confections, and the advice she’d give to confectionery companies looking to enter the market.

Butterfinger launches campaign to showcase new recipe

New recipe includes carefully-selected U.S. grown peanuts, a rich chocolatey coating, and a double-layer, higher-quality packaging material.

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2019

“Nobody lays a finger on my ‘better’ Butterfinger" — at least according to the new national "Better Butterfinger" campaign.

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Articles by Crystal Lindell

Smarties co-presidents take third-generation company into the future

We need to reduce packaging — now

ISM offers a taste of Brazil

ISM 2019 shows where the global confectionery industry is headed

GRL PWR: How the all-female trio of Smarties co-presidents inspires Editor Crystal Lindell

2019 flavor trends: Violets, jackfruit and pink peppercorns

NCA names new board chairman, adds new members

EU commissioner right to say ‘fake news’ hurts food industry

One-on-One: Nancy Gruskin Warner, ceo of edibles packaging maker AssurPack

Butterfinger launches campaign to showcase new recipe

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