Alyse Thompson

India-based battery company launches fruit chews

Eveready Industries India to use distribution system to become ‘significant player’ in Indian fruit chew market.

January 10, 2018

Dry cell battery manufacturer Eveready Industries India has entered the Indian confectionery market by launching fruit chews under the Jollies brand.

Dr. Pepper cotton candy

Taste of Nature, Inc., Santa Monica, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

January 9, 2018

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Taste of Nature, Inc. has expanded its cotton candy offerings through a license agreement with the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.

Tastykake Winter Kandy Kakes

Tasty Baking Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Alyse Thompson

December 6, 2017

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With the holidays right around the corner, Tastykake has released a line of limited-edition winter offerings.

Organic and all-natural candy trends: Supplying demand

Organic food sales continue to grow but sourcing still a challenge for manufacturers.

Alyse Thompson

July 11, 2017

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With greater access to information -- and increased demand for transparency -- consumers are seeking food with clean labels and a clear history.

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

Declining gum sales and flat-lining mint sales call for innovation.

Alyse Thompson

May 31, 2017

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Despite its status as a multibillion-dollar category, it’s no secret the gum and mint market is still in need of a boost.

Chewy candy trends: More to chew over

Attention to quality, innovation key to growing non-chocolate chewy candy sector.

Alyse Thompson

May 23, 2017

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Attention to quality and creativity is key in a multibillion-dollar industry that continues to grow.

Balancing with better-for-you confections

Healthful ingredients, health concerns continue to be factors in introduction of better-for-you confections

Alyse Thompson

April 19, 2017

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If consumers must have that candy bar or those jelly beans, they might as well make it count, right? That's where better-for-you confections come in.

Torie & Howard Chewie Fruities trial size display

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn.

Alyse Thompson

March 7, 2017

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Torie & Howard Chewie Fruities are USDA-certified organic, kosher and contain no artificial dyes, flavors, preservatives or genetically-engineered ingredients.

Sisters who run Flesor’s Candy Kitchen have come full circle.

The Flesor sisters return home, resurrect their grandfather’s candy store and bring new life to a small town.

Alyse Thompson

September 24, 2012

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For the residents of Tuscola, Ill., stepping into Flesor’s Candy Kitchen feels like going back in time.

Double whammy

Adding fruits and nuts to confections accents healthful benefits of both while delivering taste, texture characteristics.

Alyse Thompson

September 24, 2012

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In a way, sliding fruits and nuts between two slabs of chocolate is just like spreading peanut butter and jelly between two slices of bread.

Alyse Thompson

ARTICLES

India-based battery company launches fruit chews

Dr. Pepper cotton candy

Tastykake Winter Kandy Kakes

Organic and all-natural candy trends: Supplying demand

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

Chewy candy trends: More to chew over

Balancing with better-for-you confections

Torie & Howard Chewie Fruities trial size display

Sisters who run Flesor’s Candy Kitchen have come full circle.

Double whammy

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019