Crystal Lindell

List reveals every state’s favorite candy

Zippia uses Google Trends data to list every state’s favorite candy in celebration of National Candy Month.

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2021

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Zippia uses Google Trends data to list every state’s favorite candy in celebration of National Candy Month.

Nutella to host “Breakfast with the Animals” at zoos around the country

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious morning meal, as they watch and learn more about their favorite animals, including hippos, lions, cheetahs, giraffes and more.

Crystal Lindell

June 9, 2021

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Nutella, the original hazelnut spread, is curating exclusive breakfast experiences for a limited time at select zoos across the country.

Ferrara sets new goals for diverse workforce, from boardroom to facility floor

Company works to promote empathy as a corporate value in expanding DE&I commitments.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

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"Our 2021 DE&I commitments are ambitious, measurable, and guided by our values in support of our team and communities," said Ferrara CEO Todd Siwak.

Mars Wrigley and Skittles develop QueeR Codes to spotlight LGBTQ+ artists, influencers and creators during Pride

Campaign partners include Blair Imani and several LGBTQ+ artists and influencers across the U.S.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

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The brand hopes to promote LGBTQ+ visibility, spotlighting artists, influencers and creators through the Skittles QueeR Codes program in cities across the U.S. and at SKITTLESQueerCodes.com.

Lindell column: Grocery stores need to stop treating pick-up order staff like robots

Recent New York Times report details how stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

Recent New York Times report details how grocery stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

After a sour year, 2021’s National Candy Month is uniquely sweet

After a long, difficult year, the confectionery industry has a lot to be thankful for.

Crystal Lindell

June 2, 2021

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June is National Candy Month, so allow us to make a proposal: This year, go all out.

Confectionery Conversations_Clark Taylor

Podcast and Transcript

PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations Podcast episode.

Crystal Lindell

May 27, 2021

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Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations episode, available as a podcast and transcript.

Pandemic heightens consumer demand for brand transparency

Innova Market Insights reveals that shoppers want to know what’s in their food and where it comes from.

Crystal Lindell

May 26, 2021

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According to an Innova survey, 28 percent of consumers globally said that trust had become more important to them over the past 12 months, while over a fifth specifically named “transparency,” which is instrumental in building that trust.

Lindell column: Conferences should continue virtual event access after COVID-19

As events move in-person, Editor Crystal Lindell asks organizers to keep virtual offerings for participants.

Crystal Lindell

May 12, 2021

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"To be clear, I’m not asking that we hold events with only virtual options — I’m just asking that we don’t hold any with only in-person options," Lindell writes.

Flavorchem reveals Top 5 chocolate candy trends

Consumers are turning to chocolate for comfort, celebration, and multi-sensory experiences.

Crystal Lindell

May 10, 2021

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Consumers are turning to chocolate for comfort, celebration, multi-sensory experiences, and more.

Articles by Crystal Lindell

List reveals every state’s favorite candy

Nutella to host “Breakfast with the Animals” at zoos around the country

Ferrara sets new goals for diverse workforce, from boardroom to facility floor

Mars Wrigley and Skittles develop QueeR Codes to spotlight LGBTQ+ artists, influencers and creators during Pride

Lindell column: Grocery stores need to stop treating pick-up order staff like robots

After a sour year, 2021’s National Candy Month is uniquely sweet

PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Pandemic heightens consumer demand for brand transparency

Lindell column: Conferences should continue virtual event access after COVID-19

Flavorchem reveals Top 5 chocolate candy trends

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