Articles by Crystal Lindell

See’s Candies announces individually wrapped candies, new holiday for Halloween season

Company encourages people to celebrate National Choose Your Chocolate Day, on Sept. 16, which corresponds with Mary See’s birthday.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

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See’s Candies is launching two new individually wrapped candies for the upcoming Halloween season, which is slated to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

New candies made with essential oils

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

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Born from an idea to help those fighting cancer, Essential Candy is aptly referred to as "Candy With A Purpose," and is available in both Signature Blends and cannabidiol (CBD) hard candies.

Halloween 2020

NCA responds to LA County not allowing trick or treating amid COVID-19

The largest county in the country had offered a list of alternatives including online parties and drive-in movie nights.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

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LA County, located in the state of California, is the largest in the country, with 10.4 million people. The county has had 249,241 cases of COVID-19 and 6,036 deaths.

Jelly Belly clarifies that ‘Gold Ticket’ contest is not connected to them

David Klein has been promoting the contest, but he is not currently affiliated with the Jelly Belly Candy Co.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

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Jelly Belly has released a statement clarifying that they are not connected to the Gold Ticket Giveaway contest that’s gone viral over the past few days.

Mars Wrigley ITR launches travel products with eye toward COVID-19 effects

Company looks to lower price points, classic brands to entice pandemic-weary travelers.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

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Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail is launching a tight range of SKUs representing the highest selling products.

Barry Callebaut collaborates with Japanese chocolate industry on sustainable cocoa

Morinaga, Yuraku Confectionery, FamilyMart Co., Ltd., G+ Spread, Le Chocolat De H, Chocolate Design and J.Maeda and others are working with Barry Callebaut on the initiative.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

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The Barry Callebaut Group is collaborating with Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans, retailers and wholesalers to make sustainable chocolate the norm for the Japanese market.

How Ferrero uses data to navigate supply chain issues

Alloy recently hosted Glenn Lawse, VP Supply Chain at Ferrero USA, to discuss the company’s supply chain up and downs.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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Nutella has been 'selling like hotcakes' amid the COVID-19 pandemic but keeping the supply chain steady is no easy task.

What happens to the economy when we all stay home?

As more people work and shop and home, it’s changing where and how we spend money.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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If people are working and shopping at home, they aren’t picking up gum, mints, chocolates, or gummy bears during the course of the day.

HI-CHEW invites fans to pick which flavor is launched in the U.S. next year

Brand launches 2020 Fantasy Flavor Games allows consumers to rank which flavors they want next.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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Throughout the month of September, fans will have the opportunity to choose from 20 exotic HI-CHEW flavors

Reese’s looks to mornings with new snack cakes

Research shows 83 percent say they have indulged in dessert before noon in the past month.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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The brand is planning to release new Reese’s Snack Cakes, which they describe as “a first-of-its-kind, mid-morning cake treat by the Reese’s brand you love.”

Packaging & Market Strategies for Candy, Snacks & Baked Goods

The 2020 “Packaging & Branding Strategies” free editorial webinar, produced by Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will take place on October 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. This webinar will provide insights and updates related to current and emerging trends in packaging processes, as well as market, branding, and design strategies. This will include analysis of COVID-19 impact on consumer behavior and the overall market.

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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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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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