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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.

Articles

ARTICLES

Royal Wholesale: The Website Wonder

Evolving with the times has helped Royal Wholesale maximize its ability to offer traditional, as well as novelty items to retailers.

Crystal Lindell

October 16, 2014

For Royal Wholesale Candy, headquartered in Mt. Laurel, NJ, the internet really did change how they conducted their business.

Cocoa sector joins fight against Ebola

Week-long campaign by World Cocoa Foundation nets $600,000 for West African effort.

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2014

Seventy percent of the world's cocoa supply originates in West Africa, though the region's largest producers of the commodity, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, have thus far not experienced an outbreak of the Ebola virus.

Theo Peanut Butter Cups

Theo Chocolate, Seattle, Wash.

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2014

Theo Chocolate, an award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate maker, has launched its new creation: Theo Peanut Butter Cups.

Ingredion to acquire Penford Corp. for $340M

Company looks to expand specialty ingredient portfolio.

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2014

Ingredion Inc., a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, is acquiring Penford Corp. for $340 million.

Acquisition

The Toffee Box acquired by BBX Sweet Holdings

Toffee maker is second candy company acquired by BBX within a week.

Crystal Lindell Kelsey Ott

October 8, 2014

For the second time this month, BBX Sweet Holdings has announced it is acquiring a confectionery company.

Development

Cargill, IFC invest $2.5M to expand cocoa farmer coop

Cargill COOP Academy in Cote d'Ivoire to help more coop leaders develop business skills.

Crystal Lindell

October 8, 2014

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Cargill are investing $2.5 million to strengthen and expand the successful Cargill Coop Academy in Cote d'Ivoire.

Healthy Food Brands: My favorite kind of candy people

Russ Asaro, Rob Kowitt exemplify everything I love about the confectionery industry.

Crystal Lindell

October 8, 2014

It’s hard to spend time with Russ Asaro and Rob Kowitt of Healthy Food Brands and not leave with a smile on your face.

New app helps you bake the perfect cake every time

Will kitchen apps replace cookbooks?

Crystal Lindell

September 24, 2014

“[Perfect Bake] hand-holds the user throughout the entire baking process, from recipe selection, scaling and prep, measuring and adding ingredients, mixing and portioning, to baking and cooling,” says Pure Imagination, the company that makes the app.

23 New Products debuting at September's ECRM

Companies highlighting sweet treats at this year’s show!

Crystal Lindell

September 17, 2014

From Fizzies StarZ to Goop Gum and Lovely Candy Gluten-Free Licorice and much, much more, there's sure to be something to satifsy your sweet tooth!

New SNL Candy Line!

IT’SUGAR, Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Crystal Lindell

September 15, 2014

To celebrate SNL’s 40th Anniversary, the irreverent candy empire teamed up with SNL to create a line of candy and novelty items inspired by SNL favorites.

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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

Events

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Products

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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