Articles by Crystal Lindell

Mallo Cup maker to produce Clark Bars

Boyer Candy plans to bring bar back to its Pennsylvania roots.

September 12, 2018

Fans of the Clark Bar have reason to celebrate — Boyer Candy is now the new owner of the brand, and the company plans to produce it.

Castronovo Chocolate founder combines ecology PhD with chocolate making

Denise Castronovo discusses why it's so important to be a bean-to-bar chocolate maker.

Crystal Lindell

September 6, 2018

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When Denise Castronovo launched Castronovo Chocolate in 2013 with her husband Jim, she brought with her a PhD in ecology and a passion for rainforest conservation. So to her it was only natural that her company start in an actual forest - with the cocoa beans.

Katjes looks to merge with CPK

Katjes says the merger would, ‘create a new confectionery heavyweight in France.’

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2018

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Katjes International is in exclusive negotiations with CPK, a subsidiary from Eurazeo, about a possible merger.

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Production of Hospitality Mints to remain in Boone, N.C.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2018

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Mount Franklin Foods, LLC — the parent company of Sunrise Confections, Azar Nut Company and Mount Franklin Nutritionals — has acquired North Carolina-based Hospitality Mints, LLC for an undisclosed sum.

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

‘Chocolate Wars’ book being made into TV show

The British production company run by ‘The Crown’ and ‘Suffragette’ producer Faye Ward optioned the book.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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It likely won’t be long until we can all watch the “Chocolate Wars” of the early nineteenth century play out on TV.

SweeTARTS names winner of gummy shape contest

Crystal May of Philadelphia won a year’s supply of SweeTARTS Gummies for her winning entry — the cellphone.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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After filtering through more than 3,000 contest entries, SweeTARTS finally selected the next gummy shape to appear in future bags of SweeTARTS Gummies nationwide.

Generation Z

How will Gen Z eat?

New Hartman Group reports looks at the next generation’s food habits.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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The Hartman Group recently released a new report about the next generation, which has an upper age limit of about 20, and the research delves into their shopping habits, cooking patterns and their views on brands.

73rd Kettle Award winner Mitchell Goetze hits the 'bullseye'

Goetze discusses how he manages his family business, creates new caramels and prepares the next generation.

Crystal Lindell

August 16, 2018

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The thing about about the famous Goetze Caramel Creams and Cow Tales is that they are basically based on a mistake - an imperfect caramel recipe.

XOXO NECCO: What candy companies can learn from NECCO's closing

Candy makers can’t rely on nostalgia to stay alive

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2018

There’s a saying that if you can’t be a good example, be a warning. And sadly, NECCO has become a warning for confectionery companies. Even iconic brands aren’t safe.

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