Articles by Alyse Thompson

Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquires company from Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners.

November 20, 2018

Ownership of St. Paul-based Pearson’s Candy Co. has returned to Minnesota after Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquired the company from Connecticut’s Brynwood Partners.

Japan's Fuji Oil to acquire Blommer Chocolate Co.

Sale includes Blommer’s five manufacturing facilities.

Alyse Thompson

November 19, 2018

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The Blommer Chocolate Co., will be acquired by Fuji Oil Holding, Inc., a global leader in oil and fat ingredients serving the food industry.

TCHO limited-edition holiday bars

TCHO Chocolate, Berkeley, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

November 15, 2018

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TCHO has taken some of the best holiday indulgences and merged them with its organic, Fairtrade chocolate blends to satisfy holiday cravings.

RCI Fall Regional Conference offers pure diversion in Portland

Conference held Sept. 17-19 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.

Alyse Thompson

November 15, 2018

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With beautiful views and a passion for food, Portland, Ore. served as an ideal backdrop for Retail Confectioners International’s Fall Regional Conference, held Sept. 17-19 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.

How China’s online retailers are changing the way people shop

Neil Stern, senior partner at McMillanDoolittle, shares China’s push into ‘new retail’ at PLMA event.

Alyse Thompson

November 14, 2018

Amazon is a revolutionary force when it comes to retail in the United States, but it has a long way to go to compete with China’s online behemoths.

Warrell aims to be 'partner of choice' in contract manufacturing

The Warrell Corp. rebrands to Warrell Creations to reflect new focus on innovation, flexibility.

Alyse Thompson

November 14, 2018

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The Warrell Corp. has morphed over the last half-century to be many things to many different members of the confectionery industry

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

ONE Brands, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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ONE Brands has added White Chocolate Truffle to its line of protein bars.

Hershey’s milk chocolate bar with Reese’s Pieces

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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This new bar combines two of The Hershey Co.'s iconic brands.

La Maison du Chocolat 2018 Holiday Collection

La Maison du Chocolat, New York City.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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This collection draws inspiration from the magical land of the North Pole where trees, lights, gifts, elves and delicious confections all come to life in the spirit of the holidays.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery finds new outlets for impulse candy purchases

Company partners with movie theaters, gyms and ridesharing commerce platform.

Alyse Thompson

November 12, 2018

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As shopping continues to evolve, Mars Wrigley Confectionery has found nontraditional retail outlets for its products, calling the new program “Emerging Impulse Platforms.”