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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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Russian candy maker French Kiss launches new production base

Nearly $4 million slated for Moscow facility.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 29, 2015
French Kiss, Russia's leading producer of premium hand-made confectionery, is launching a new production facility in Moscow as part of its medium-term development strategy.
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The Expo samples I never want to give away

My favorite sweets and treats debuting at the Sweets and Snacks Expo.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 22, 2015
Only the sweetest of the sweetest qualify for the samples I never want to give away.
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45 New Products we loved from the ECRM show!

Check out all the sweetest new treats from the Christmas ECRM show, from Samurai Santa Cookie Kit to M&M’S Brand Christmas Fans, and more!
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 21, 2015
Candy Industry Magazine also created a video this year, featuring Managing Editor Crystal Lindell’s favorite candy from the show.
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ECRM Kid's Choice Winners!

Check out which companies took home best chocolate, best non-chocolate and best novelty!
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 20, 2015
We invited kids from the local Boys and Girls Club to show them what it’s really like to be a candy buyer!
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Int’l Chocolate Awards Americas competition calls for submissions

New categories add for micro-batch chocolate makers.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 15, 2015
The micro-batch chocolate makers categories were added to recognize the leading role that the U.S. craft chocolate scene has played in this world-wide movement.
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Why To’ak charges $260 for a single chocolate bar

Chocolate comes from rare 19th century cacao trees
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 15, 2015
To'ak Chocolate is offering a $260 bar of chocolate — and the candy maker points to genetics to justify the steep price.
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Bixby & Co. founder named Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Chocolate maker Kate McAleer honored by U.S. Small Business Administration
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 15, 2015
The company hand-makes premium chocolate bars with the finest chocolate, nuts, fruits and spices to create a healthier option for a candy bar.
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Gummy bear bed

Company creates ‘gummy bed’ with 26,000 gummy bears

Gummy bed on display at IT’SUGAR in Manhattan
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 15, 2015
The bed was designed to help launch the retailer's new bed in a box and bring attention to Alzheimer's Research at Mount Sinai Hospital's Center for Cognitive Health.
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WCF, Ivorian Government to work together to better cocoa farms.

Organizations to work together to provide skills and knowledge to help cocoa farmers become more competitive producers.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 8, 2015
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and Côte d’Ivoire’s Conseil du Café-Cacao have announced an agreement to improve cocoa planting material.
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Hershey to have enough sustainable cooca for four brands in 2016.

Hershey’s, Kisses, Kit Kat and Brookside to all be made with sustainable chocolate.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 8, 2015
The Hershey Co. will source enough certified and sustainable cocoa in 2016 to surpass the amount of cocoa required for the global production of four of its most popular chocolate brands.
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