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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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Luker Chocolate joins Tent partnership for refugees, pledging to hire Venezuelan migrants in Colombia

The Tent Partnership for Refugees has galvanized support for refugees from more than 200 businesses around the world, including Luker Chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

March 30, 2022

The Tent Partnership for Refugees has galvanized support for refugees from more than 200 businesses around the world, including Luker Chocolate.

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Chocolove Eggs return to retail in time for Easter

The eggs are available in 4 flavors, including: dark chocolate almond butter, dark chocolate salted caramel; milk chocolate peanut butter; and milk chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

March 30, 2022

The eggs are available in 4 flavors, including: dark chocolate almond butter, dark chocolate salted caramel; milk chocolate peanut butter; and milk chocolate.

Mars teams up with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi to create limited-edition cookies inspired by M&M'S Crunchy Cookie

The crunch cookie features a vanilla cookie base studded with M&M'S Crunchy Cookie candies in the center, surrounded by mini, crispy, chocolate chip cookies.

Crystal Lindell

March 30, 2022

The crunch cookie features a vanilla cookie base studded with M&M'S Crunchy Cookie candies in the center, surrounded by mini, crispy, chocolate chip cookies.

The new Juicy Drop Remix comes with a mix of sweet and sour chewy candy packaged in a unique dual-compartment dispenser. Available in 3 flavors: Knock-out Punch, Blue Rebel, and Wild Cherry Berry.

Juicy Drop Remix comes in dual compartment dispenser

The unique container allows fans to mix pieces of sweet and sour chewy candy.

Crystal Lindell

March 30, 2022

The unique container allows fans to mix pieces of sweet and sour chewy candy.

Therapy dog Annie Rose, a white English Doodle from Ohio, plays the 2022 Cadbury Bunny by donning bunny ears and holding an Easter basket in her teeth.

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Cute alert: Therapy dog Annie Rose to play 2022 Cadbury Bunny

After receiving thousands of votes, the English Doodle from Ohio won the 2022 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts

Crystal Lindell

March 30, 2022

After receiving thousands of votes, the English Doodle from Ohio won the 2022 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts

New UN Report asks: How will new technologies impact food safety?

Advancements like 3D printed foods, handheld food sensor devices, and automation all have exciting potential — but they also come with food safety concerns.

Crystal Lindell

March 25, 2022

Mars uses artificial to sort Skittles colors, ensuring an array of colors in each pack. Photograph shows Skittles coming down the production line.

Mars’ Maria Velissariou talks using AI to track Skittles colors and more

Velissariou was among a panel of guests on a recent episode of the FDA’s TechTalk podcasts, which focused on using artificial intelligence in food safety.

Crystal Lindell

March 24, 2022

Mars’ Maria Velissariou was among a panel of guests on a recent episode of the FDA’s TechTalk podcasts, which focused on using artificial intelligence in food safety.

The 2022 NCA State of Treating report showed that chocolate had $21.1 billion in total sales, while non-chocolate had $12.7 billion, and gum and mints had $3.1 billion in total sales. All three combined totaled $36.9 billion in sales.

NCA State of Treating report: Total confectionery retail sales projected to reach $44.9B by 2026

Report showed consumers want brands to promote sustainability, engage on social media, offer a variety of portion sizes.

Crystal Lindell

March 23, 2022

The NCA says total confectionery category hit $36.9 billion in retail sales in 2021, and it’s projected to reach $44.9 billion in sales by 2026.

Mars scales back business in Russia, suspends new investments

Company says it has about 6,000 associates in Russia, and they will continue to support them.

Crystal Lindell

March 21, 2022

Mars said it will refocus its efforts in Russia on its essential role in feeding the Russian people and pets.

Reeses University, the chocolate brands fictitious schools, is hosting a March Madness content. Winners will get basketball gear like the orange and black uniforms in this photo.

Reese’s holds March Madness contest for anyone named Reese

The chocolate brand is offering the chance for anyone with any spelling of the name Reese to win enough Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to cover the length of a basketball court, among other prizes.

Crystal Lindell

March 14, 2022

The chocolate brand is offering anyone with any spelling of the name Reese the chance to win enough Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to cover the length of a basketball court, among other prizes.

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