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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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ARTICLES

Hampton Chocolate Factory launches with new luxury line of artisan chocolates

Chocolates attempt to capture the essences of the Hamptons
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 9, 2014
Hampton Chocolate Factory collaborates with some of the best chocolatiers to bring their creations to the Hamptons under the Hampton Chocolate Factory brand.
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Sweets and Snacks Expo

You too can be in our totally free Sweets and Snacks Expo Preview!

Here’s how you can submit product information for our Expo preview section in the May issue.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 9, 2014
As is the custom for Candy Industry Magazine, we are again creating a huge Expo Preview section in our May issue, which will list all the mind-blowing new products slated to debut at the show!
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Snacking

Study: Almost everyone loves to snack on candy!

Snacking is on the rise and the meaning of “snack” is evolving, according to Technomic study
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 2, 2014
Candy is the most popular snack in America, at least according to a new study from Technomic, which does research for the food industry.
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Easter

Brands try to capitalize on Easter holiday

Branding expert recommends that companies hop out of their comfort zone this Easter season.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 2, 2014
“From a branding perspective, Easter is fast becoming a secular occasion," says Mary Zalla, global president of consumer brands at Landor Associates.
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New Sugar Company

Cargill, Copersucar come together to create new global sugar company

Two companies reach agreement to combine global sugar trading activities in new joint venture.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
April 2, 2014
The move is an effort to better the sugar supply chain by increasing its efficiency, quality and services.
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Mars Plant

Mars opens news $270M facility in Topeka, Kan.

Factory slated to produced M&M’S and SNICKERS.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 27, 2014
Slated to produce M&M’S and SNICKERS, the roughly 500,000-sq.-ft facility is the first new Mars Chocolate North America site built in the last 35 years.
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Study: Hershey fastest growing large CPG company

Five confectionery and snack manufacturers ranked among fastest growing CPG lists created by Boston Consulting Group and IRI.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 26, 2014
A new study ranking consumer packaged goods companies lists a confectionery manufacturer as the fastest growing large company and a snack bar maker as the fastest growing small company.
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Miss. ChocoVine

Nationwide search underway for new Miss ChocoVine

Requirements: Sweet voice, chocolaty smile, beautiful and bi-lingual
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 26, 2014
Wanted: A new Miss ChocoVine. Requirements: A sweet voice, a “chocolaty smile,” and a sensuously sweet face.
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American Licorice

American Licorice turns 100, refreshes flagship Red Vines brand

Company started in 1914 in Chicago.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 26, 2014
It’s been 100 years since American Licorice Co. first began doing business in a rented space on W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago in 1914.
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3-D Printers

3-D Printers and the future of candy

It’s not ‘if’ but ’when’ they will start to make a difference in the food industry.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 26, 2014
I’m pretty sure we’re finally about to have the one piece of technology from The Jetsons and Back to the Future II that I really, really wanted.
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