Articles by Crystal Lindell

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Barrellin’ Along

Cracker Barrel’s candy section offers nostalgia, sense of wonder to all ages, successfully tapping into every retro decade.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2013

Each of their more than 600 stores features a huge selection of surprisingly fun treats. Tucked below the register, piled high on a display table and stacked on shelves all over the store.

Jelly Belly Camo Beans

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfiled, Calif.

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

The new Jelly Belly Camo Beans were inspired by the art of camouflage.

Study: Chocolate among most likely unplanned purchases

Researchers use in-store tracking to observe what inspires impulse shopping

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

Coupons tend to inspire impulse shopping, and consumers actually do leave room in their budgets for unplanned purchases.

WCF to host meeting, trade fair in Dominican Republic

Events to focus on sustainability, Latin America’s role in cocoa sector

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

Sustainability and the Latin America’s role in the cocoa sector will be among the main topics at this year’s World Cocoa Foundation 24th Partnership Meeting.

Blue Cheese Lollipops latest flavor from Lollyphile

Treat taste like sweet, sharp gorgonzola

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

“It started off as a joke, and I was initially scared to try them,” says Jason Darling, Lollyphile’s owner.

ECRM data: Hershey runs the most ads

Trade show company tells which candy companies and which brands run the most ads

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

The Hershey Co. runs more ads than other candy company, and the Hershey bar has more ad support than any other candy — at least according to data just released by ECRM.

Ferrero pulls “Yes White Can” Küsschen ad

Company responds to backlash after Küsschen ad interpreted as racist.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2013

Run in sync with Germany’s election’s season and meant to draw comparisons to Obama’s popular “Yes We Can,” slogan, things didn’t exactly go as planned for the chocolate company.

Latest Android platform named after KitKat

Google’s newest operating system expected to give everyone a break.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2013

"We couldn't imagine a better name for our Android K release than the chocolate treat that's been a favorite go-to snack among the team since the early days of Android," says Marc Vanlerberghe, director of Android Marketing.

Barry Callebaut's flavanol health claim approved by EU Commission

Chocolate company to use the claim on its ACTICOA products.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2013

It’s official — cocoa flavanols really are good for you, at least according to a European Union Commission.

Chuao Chocolatier’s Pop Corn Pop Bar

Chuao Chocolatier, San Diego, Calif.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2013

Chuao Chocolatier’s Pop Corn Pop bar is a nod to America’s favorite movie theater treat and cleverly creates a sensation of popcorn popping.

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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