Articles by Crystal Lindell

Researchers discover exactly why dark chocolate is so good for you

Bacteria in stomach transforms dark chocolate into anti-inflammatory compounds.

March 19, 2014

The health benefits of eating dark chocolate have been extolled for centuries, but the exact reason has remained a mystery — until now, at least according to researchers at Louisiana State University.

Lindt unveils multimillion dollar expansion plan to further major U.S. growth

New product lines to be added for Lindt HELLO, LINDOR single-serve bars, EXCELLENCE individually wrapped dark chocolate diamonds.

Crystal Lindell

March 19, 2014

Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli is planning a multimillion dollar investment to expand manufacturing at the company's Lindt USA headquarters in Stratham, N.H.

Hershey's International

Hershey’s Kisses reaches $100M in sales in China

Candy becomes first Hershey Co. brand to reach $100M in annual sales outside of North America; achievement reflects company’s international growth strategy

Crystal Lindell

March 12, 2014

As part of it’s growth plan in China, the chocolate company recently introduced Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe Chocolates in the country.

Sal Ferrara

Sal Ferrara steps down from Ferrara Candy

Speculation persists about his future in the confectionery industry.

Crystal Lindell

March 12, 2014

A little more than a year and a half after Ferrara Pan Candy Co. and Farley’s & Sathers merged to create Ferrara Candy, Sal Ferrara has stepped down from his role on the senior leadership team.

New hires

Blommer hires new cio, corporate manager

Gary Reitz and Tom Hyland join the chocolate company

Crystal Lindell

March 12, 2014

Blommer has hired a new chief information officer (cio) as well as a new corporate manager for master planning and scheduling.

Marijuana vs. Sugar

Are sugar and pot about to flip roles?

Poll shows Americans believe sugar is more harmful than pot. Confectionery industry should start panicking now.

Crystal Lindell

March 12, 2014

A new Wall Street Journal /NBC News poll asked Americans to pick the most harmful among four substances, and more people chose sugar than marijuana!

Bissinger's New Era

St. Louis-based chocolatier triples capacity with new building, expands wholesale business.

Crystal Lindell

March 12, 2014

Bissinger's may be a 350-year-old confectionery company, but it's on the cusp of a new era.

UK show to feature Flo Broughton, founder of choconchoc

Brought to give chocolate tips to famed baking host Mary Berry.

Crystal Lindell

March 5, 2014

Flo Broughton, the founder of choconchoc, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the new United Kingdom television series "Mary Berry Cooks." While the topic of the episode’s topic will be cooking for dinner parties, the host, UK TV personality and “Queen of Baking” Mary Berry, will be chatting with Flo about her specialty — chocolate.

ECRM

A look at 2014’s Candy Industry and ECRM Kid’s Choice Awards

Denver Boys and Girls Club kids pick their three favorite treats

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2014

Each kid received an official candy buyer badge, a cup of water and set about the task at hand — eating tons and tons of delicious candy.

They’re ‘Just Born’ to be sweet!

Candy makers David Shaffer and Ross Born talk about expanding the iconic PEEPS brand, refreshing the MIKE AND IKE brand and updating their manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pa.

Crystal Lindell

February 18, 2014

An inside look at the company that makes those iconic Peeps

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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