Articles by Crystal Lindell

Report: Demand for synthetic emulsifiers expected to decrease

Global Market Insights reports also says the result will be an increased demand for natural emulsifiers.

November 21, 2019

The overall food emulsifier market from bakery and confectionery application is expected to observe significant gains of 5.5 percent by 2025.

Mars’ new vegan Galaxy chocolate bars highlight growing trend

The new ‘milk’ chocolate bars come in three flavors and sell for three times the price of regular Galaxy bars.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2019

Candy may not be the first thing people think of when they consider living as a vegan, but that doesn’t mean it’s not relevant. With ingredients like milk and gelatin, confections can be filled with animal products.

Corbion offers non-PHO emulsifier solutions

Ensemble is re-engineered collection of Corbion's most popular PHO containing emulsifiers.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2019

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While the new regulations may be good for consumers’ health, it means that manufacturers have had to change their recipes.

Fat replacement

New fat replacement Epogee avoids messy side effects

The product, made with plant-source oils, originally designed to replace cocoa butter in chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2019

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Epogee is a new fat replacement that can lower the fat in food without causing the side effects commonly caused by products like Olestra, such as gastrointestinal issues.

Cannabis

NCA’s John Downs on cannabis: ‘Things are happening so fast’

President of the National Confectioners Association says cannabis is one of the largest disruptions to the food and beverage industry in modern day.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2019

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Will CBD confections be on the show floor at the next Sweets and Snacks Expo?

What is the plant-based Tara protein?

The leguminous plant produces pea-style pods containing seeds and can be used in food manufacturing.

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2019

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Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can range from white to yellowish in color.

Skittles

Survey reveals which Skittles color consumers hate the most

Survey also shows what your favorite Skittles color says about who you are.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

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It’s been 30 years since Skittles introduced its iconic “Taste the Rainbow” tagline, so to celebrate this, the brand took a look at how America tastes the rainbow.

Piedmont Candy Co. names new CEO

Mark Stephens, most recently president of Pride Family Brands, Inc., will take on the role at the company known for its Red Bird puffs.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

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Piedmont Candy Co., known for its Red Bird puffs, has named Mark Stephens as its new chief executive officer after an extensive search process. He replaces Chris Reid, who will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

A woman from New Zealand and a NY cop each highlight candy’s role in our hearts

Two recent stories show that candy is more than just a sugary treat.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

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A woman from New Zealand recently survived two days at sea by eating only hard candy. And, New York Police recently replaced a little boy’s candy after he dropped it on Halloween.

Retailing

Mars Wrigley offers 5 new tips for selling candy at the checkout

The candy company offers advice on self-checkouts, gum displays and merchandising.

Crystal Lindell

October 23, 2019

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This year Mars Wrigley has updated its Transaction Zone Vision to become the Transaction Zone Strategy. This shift represents the depth and breadth of the global insights the confectionery leader refined for this program.

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Events

July 30, 2020

CPX20: Cannabis Products Exchange

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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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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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