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.

Yildiz Holding sells off Godiva assets to MBK Partners

Transaction includes retail and distribution operations in four of GODIVA's 100 plus markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, along with the production facility supplying these regions in Belgium

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2019

Under the terms of the transaction, MBK Partners will purchase the retail and distribution operations in four of GODIVA's 100 plus markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and the future rights to develop New Zealand.

We need to talk about protecting kids from eating cannabis candy

The confectionery industry will have to create child-proof packaging guidelines, and public service campaigns to help keep kids safe.

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2019

Every single time I mention cannabis-infused confections to someone, the first thing they say is, “What if kids eat them accidentally?”

How fruit and nut inclusions are shaping the confectionery industry

Inclusions add texture, health halo, premiumization to candy products.

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2019

They create the halo effect, demand premium prices and set trends — inclusions may just be the secret to the prefect chocolate.

Très bien!: Salpa's Jean-Paul Burrus earns European Candy Kettle Club Award

President of France-based company honored for passion, commitment to chocolate industry.

Crystal Lindell

February 15, 2019

Burrus recently was named as the winner of the European Candy Kettle Club, which was founded the same year Bur-rus graduated college, 1973.

ISM 2019

Hemp, cannabis products among ISM New Product winners

The largest candy show in the world names its three top products, as well as a packaging winner.

Crystal Lindell

February 6, 2019

Three products have been named the top innovations in ISM's New Product Showcase, alongside recognition of a packaging innovation.

ISM 2019

European Candy Kettle Club names Josef Zotter as 2019 winner

Zotter to be honored during a fall ceremony in Austria.

Crystal Lindell

February 6, 2019

The European Candy Kettle Club has named the 2019 winner of the European Candy Kettle Award — Austria-based Zotter Schokoladen Manufaktur GmbH, run by Josef Zotter.

Good Vibes: ISM highlights the demand for cannabis-based confections

New product winners, supplier conversations highlight the industry’s move into cannabis-based confections

Crystal Lindell

February 6, 2019

Two of the three 2019 New Product winners featured cannabis, including the third place Swiss Cannabis Gum and the second place Hemptastic Hemp Bar.

ISM 2019

Hermann Bühlbecker, Lambertz Group owner, receives 2019 ISM Award

First German confectioner honored with award accepts it during Jan. 27 dinner.

Crystal Lindell

January 23, 2019

Hermann Bühlbecker, the face of the Lambertz company and brand, is the first German confectioner to receive the ISM Award.

The future of candy is actually artificial ... intelligence

How AI will help brands predict product successes, interact with customers and boost sales.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2019

It’s not some crazy futuristic prediction. Artificial intelligence has the potential to have a huge impact on the economy.

Sweeteners offer clean-label, textural solutions for reduced-sugar formulations

Ingredient companies innovate sugar-free, reduced sugar products that taste great, offer clean labels.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2019

When it comes to creating the perfect sweetener it's hard to compete with the taste of nature's sugar — but that hasn’t stopped ingredient companies from trying to find alternatives with fewer calories.

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Yildiz Holding sells off Godiva assets to MBK Partners

We need to talk about protecting kids from eating cannabis candy

How fruit and nut inclusions are shaping the confectionery industry

Très bien!: Salpa's Jean-Paul Burrus earns European Candy Kettle Club Award

Hemp, cannabis products among ISM New Product winners

European Candy Kettle Club names Josef Zotter as 2019 winner

Good Vibes: ISM highlights the demand for cannabis-based confections

Hermann Bühlbecker, Lambertz Group owner, receives 2019 ISM Award

The future of candy is actually artificial ... intelligence

Sweeteners offer clean-label, textural solutions for reduced-sugar formulations

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