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.
More and more consumers are saying, “Quiero dulces!” And while that may be Spanish for “I want candy,” it’s retailers in the United States who are hearing it.
"On the back of every Lovely Candy Co. Package, you’ll find the company’s story.
“The journey started when Jackie asked her husband Mike to go on a quest for her favorite candy... licorice,” it reads. “Hers was a special request, it needed to be consciously crafted with select gluten-free ingredients.”"
SMARTCANDY is a delicious product packed with vitamins A, B and C — a unique blend of function to support a kid's daily activity while also delivering benefits for eyes, immunity and sustained energy levels.
“In a recent consumer survey, nearly half of men admitted to caring more about watching The Big Game than they do about giving their Valentine the perfect gift,” reports Godiva.
Peak Energy’s revolutionary energy blend combines D-Ribose with Caffeine and B vitamins in a great tasting dissolvable energy mint that delivers a rejuvenating boost of energy that lasts for hours.
The report found that less than two-thirds (63%) of global respondents trust health claims on food packages, and the percentage even is lower in North America (56%). But about 80 percent of North Americans are willing to pay a premium for foods with healthy claims or attributes!