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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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Mars accepting applications for chocolate history research grant

Chocolate maker hopes to spur chocolate exploration with Chocolate History Research and Investigative Studies Grant.

Crystal Lindell

August 26, 2015

Mars Chocolate North America is again planning to fund a grant that it hopes will spur research into the history of chocolate.

Hershey’s buyout of Brazil’s Bauducco moves forward

Chocolate maker’s deal gets approval from Brazilian government.

Crystal Lindell

August 19, 2015

Hershey is taking a huge step in the Brazilian market.

Packaged Facts: Baby Boomers, Millennials defining U.S. foodie culture

New report shows being a foodie has nothing to do with generational divides.

Crystal Lindell

August 19, 2015

Turns out the Baby Boomers and the Millennials may have more in common than they thought.

Nature Addicts

Nature Addicts, Distributed in the U.S. by Brands Within Reach, LLC, New York

Crystal Lindell

August 18, 2015

This delicious treat is made with real fruit, and offers a sweet bite mid-day or anytime.

NPD Group: More singles grabbing snacks as a meal

Number of solo-person households grows, and marketers need to respond accordingly.

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2015

Turns out more and more lonely hearts club folks are eating snacks as meal. Or at least all the hearts of people who just don’t want to deal with other people right now.

As Colorado tries to ban “candy” from pot edibles, should we care?

Should the confectionery industry stand with pot-infused candy makers?

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2015

The thing about marijuana is that it’s infiltrating the candy world whether we like it or not. Which, of course, leads to the multi-million-dollar question, do we like it?

FONA: Caramel’s trending in stores, in restaurants and online

Research reveals top caramel new products, and most popular pairings.

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2015

Caramel is deliciously hot right now — at least according to a new trends report from FONA.

Nutritional Bars Report: Savory flavors gaining popularity

Packaged Facts: Bars provide portable, healthier snacks U.S. consumers crave

Crystal Lindell

July 29, 2015

The next big nutritional bar will probably have meat, kale and quinoa in it.

Tic Tac ‘mixes’ it up

New Tic Tacs change flavor in your mouth.

Crystal Lindell

July 28, 2015

Tic Tac Mixers mints feature first-of-its-kind, dual-flavored pills that change from one flavor to another.

10 Facts about Hershey's 3-D Chocolate Printer

Hershey shows off it's 3-D Chocoalte printer at the Sweets and Snacks Expo

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2015

From Hershey World, to the future of retail, Hershey's focus on 3-D printers intrques Expo visitors

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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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