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Editors Crystal Lindell and Alyse Thompson share their insights on the latest industry news, product trends and marketing plans.

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Oldest living man Guinness

World’s Oldest man credits longevity to sweets

Regardless of whether sweets really contributed to Masazo Nonaka reaching 113 years old on July 25 is beside the point.
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Crystal Lindell
August 1, 2018

Look, did the oldest man in the world actually get there by eating tons of sweets? Probably not, but I’m not going to disrespect my elders and imply that he’s lying, either. 


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Alyse Thailand 1

Taking in Thailand's food manufacturing capabilities

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson discusses junket sponsored by Thailand Board of Investment.
July 18, 2018

When former Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak asked Associate Editor Alyse Thompson in April if she'd be interested in going to Thailand, she didn't see how candy fit into the opportunity. She quickly learned how.


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IBM Blockchain

Let’s talk about Blockchain, baby

It seems like the latest fad in technology, but if all goes well, it may change the way confectionery companies track ingredients, including cocoa.
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Crystal Lindell
July 11, 2018
Blockchain is like the new pet rock. Everyone’s talking about it and nobody really gets it — but they’re all too scared to admit it makes no sense because everyone else seems really excited about it. It’s OK. Editor Crystal Lindell is here to help. 

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Celebrating country and chocolate

World Chocolate Day set for July 7.
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Alyse Thompson
July 3, 2018

While the Fourth of July serves as a great opportunity to relax and reflect, there’s another holiday this week Associate Editor Alyse Thompson is just as excited for — World Chocolate Day, set for July 7. 


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Crystal Lindell

Allow me to (re)introduce myself

Former Managing Editor Crystal Lindell returns to lead Candy Industry after Bernie Pacyniak's retirement.
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Crystal Lindell
June 27, 2018

As former managing editor of Candy Industry Magazine, Crystal Lindell has been working on sister publication Food Engineering for the last couple years, hoping and praying she would eventually get back to the best job in the world. And now, finally, here she is — the new editor of Candy Industry. 


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Thanks for the memories

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak retires this month after 17 years with Candy Industry Magazine.
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Bernie Pacyniak
June 20, 2018

Why is Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak going down this memory lane? Pacyniak, who served Candy Industry Magazine for 17 years, is retiring June 29.


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Start preparing Amazon candy offerings now to win big this Halloween

Ecommerce data firm One Click Retail says consumers buy Halloween candy early, in bulk.
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Alyse Thompson
June 13, 2018

Summer doesn’t officially begin for another week, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about Halloween.


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Big-hearted works in Big Sky Country

Patrick Murnane of Murnane Cos. shows Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak efforts of Montana-based Hope Ranch International.
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Bernie Pacyniak
June 6, 2018

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak recently learned about the efforts of Hope Ranch International, a faith-based organization serving needy and impoverished families, while having lunch with Patrick Murnane of Murnane Cos. A visit to the Montana-based ranch quickly followed.


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Angie Burlison, RCI Executive Director

GUEST COLUMN: Rock your sweet business in Cleveland with RCI

RCI's 2018 Annual Convention & Industry Expo features focus on customer experience.
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Angie Burlison
May 30, 2018

At this year’s Annual Convention & Industry Expo, RCI’s focus is presenting retail candy makers and chocolatiers with ideas and inspiration that translate into actionable strategies for creating unique and memorable experiences for their customers.


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Sweets and Snacks 2018

Dispatches from Candyland

Sweets & Snacks Expo kicks off at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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Alyse Thompson
May 23, 2018

This is Associate Editor Alyse Thompson's second Sweets & Snacks Expo, but it already feels like old hat. Getting around was a breeze, and she enjoyed catching up with manufacturers, suppliers, sales people and marketers she's gotten to know over the last couple years.


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