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Crystal Lindell

Crystal Lindell

Crystal Lindell, Former editor-in-chief of Candy Industry Magazine. While here she has worked on Candy Industry Magazine, Food Engineering Magazine and Food Safety Strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University. And her favorite breakfast is a cup of espresso and Twix bar.
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Blommer hires new R&D tech

Julianne Taylor takes on role
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 15, 2012
Julianne Taylor has been hired as Blommer Chocolate Co.’s new research and development technologist.
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Packaging

Students design Hershey Valentine’s package

2013 Pot of Gold heart boxes created by Academy of Art University in San Francisco students.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 15, 2012
The 2013 Valentine’s Day boxes for Hershey’s Pot of Gold chocolates were designed by students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
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Lucky Country Inc., recalls licorice

Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Black Licorice with Natural Ingredients pulled
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 15, 2012
The Lincolnton, N.C.-based company has recalled Lot A3057 of Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Black Licorice with Natural Ingredients from Costco and Smart & FInal stores in California, Arizona, and Utah.
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Scrapbooking, yarn and Godiva.

Candy may not be the first thing shoppers are looking for at Michaels Stores, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t flying off the shelves.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 9, 2012

 It turns out that 90% of people who buy yarn, also buy candy.  


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Milton Hershey School to admit HIV-positive student

School reverses course after protests from AIDS advocates
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 8, 2012
The Milton Hershey School has reversed a controversial decision it made denying admission to an HIV-positive student.
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Candyality to host Gummy Bear Artist Pop Up Shop

Chicago sweet shop hosts collection of gummy bear art
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 8, 2012
If, as famed French painter Henri Matisse exclaimed, “Creativity takes courage,” then Crummy Gummy, a.k.a. The Gummy Bear Artist, is plenty brave.
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Suit claims Nature Valley isn’t natural

CSPI points to use of HFCS, other ingredients in complaint
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 1, 2012
With a name like Nature Valley, it has to be natural, right? Well, what does “natural” mean exactly?
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Biscotti Salted Caramel

A perfectly balanced salty-sweet sensation
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 1, 2012
Each biscotti is a perfect 100-calorie size for snacking.
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‘Candy School’ turns 50

Founding professor von Elbe retires
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 1, 2012
It’s been 50 years since the "Candy School "was started by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), and it's still teaching everyone from line workers and company owners to technical staff and suppliers what happens when you heat sugar and melt chocolate.
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Sugar prices aren’t so sweet

U.S. sugar regs simply aren’t fair.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
July 25, 2012
Every penny counts. And that’s exactly the mindset candy makers have when it comes to sugar prices. You see, they’ve all scanned the metaphorical bar codes on the sugar cane plants and realized they get a better deal, well, umm, just about anywhere else in the world.
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