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Rounding off a sweet circle

Former intern Alyse Thompson joins Candy Industry staff as associate editor.

August 17, 2016

I was working as a staff writer at a newspaper in Western Illinois when I learned earlier this summer that former Managing Editor Crystal Lindell was moving to a new position at Food Engineering. I jumped at the chance to once more join the Candy Industry team - for a variety of reasons.

Seattle Chocolate Co.'s jcoco sales go toward donating fresh food to food banks across the country.

Candy can make the world a better place

Seattle Chocolate Co. shows us how much impact a little social awareness can have.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

Ever since I've gotten myself more entangled in the world of candy, I've been repeatedly humbled and awed by the lengths to which this industry goes to create lasting social and global impact.

Shanghai is a prime example of China's rapid growth and urbanization.

Keep an eye on China's growing economy

Rapid urbanization and strong retail development will prove useful to China's packaged food industry.

Abigail Watt

August 2, 2016

For years now, China has been the "next big thing" when it comes to globalizing markets. I'll be the first to admit that it's true.

New Mintel Report: Snacking gone wild, I mean healthy!

Report shows consumers are willing to pay for snacks made with high quality ingredients.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 27, 2016

A new Mintel study confirms that snacking today is nearly ubiquitous.

FDA's Added sugars labeling leads to added complexities

Scientists waffle on whether added sugars are really any different.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 26, 2016

During recent years, sugar has been taken to task, demonized by some, definitely discouraged by many.

Crexit: Saying goodbye to Candy Industry Magazine after 6 years

How do I say goodbye to the best job I've ever had?

Crystal Lindell

July 20, 2016

Eat and write about candy for money? It’s hard to top that.

GMOs

A uniform GMO labeling law hinges on House of Representatives’ vote

Bill likely to pass, but it doesn’t mean the issue’s been resolved even if it passes Congress.

July 13, 2016

Vermont’s law, which went into effect July 1, created fears of dealing with a slew of non-uniform labeling regulations on a state-by-state basis. Good cause for concern.

What Pepsi’s aspartame issues reveal about sugar substitutes

The soda company brings back a diet version made with aspartame, after consumers reject sucralose formula.

Crystal Lindell

July 6, 2016

In case you wondering why all of our food isn’t just made with zero-calorie sugar substitutes, Pepsi’s latest issues with aspartame makes it pretty clear — fake sugar is really hard to do well.

Loacker

Success drives expansion for Loacker

South Tyrolian wafer/chocolate specialist christens €70-million “greenfield” plant in Heinfels, Austria to meet capacity needs.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 29, 2016

As Andreas Loacker, head of research and development for the company, subsequently pointed out to the guests in attendance, “This must be the biggest project Loacker has ever undertaken.

Candy makers take note: Consumers will see right through you if you’re not transparent

Survey reveals shoppers read labels, expect ingredient transparency.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 22, 2016

A recent Label Insight study of more than 1,500 consumers discovered “that the vast majority of consumers value product transparency as well as consider a wide array of information about a particular product before making a purchase decision.”

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Rounding off a sweet circle

Candy can make the world a better place

Keep an eye on China's growing economy

New Mintel Report: Snacking gone wild, I mean healthy!

FDA's Added sugars labeling leads to added complexities

Crexit: Saying goodbye to Candy Industry Magazine after 6 years

A uniform GMO labeling law hinges on House of Representatives’ vote

What Pepsi’s aspartame issues reveal about sugar substitutes

Success drives expansion for Loacker

Candy makers take note: Consumers will see right through you if you’re not transparent

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