Confectionery Conversations

Candy Industry Editors Crystal Lindell and Alyse Thompson host candid conversations with confectionery industry insiders, who share their perspectives on a wide range of topics, including: retail strategies, manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, and more.

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Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell
Candy Industry Managing Editor Alyse Thompson
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Haribo’s Rick LaBerge talks navigating COVID, new products, and company's future

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Duration: 30:56

06-16-2022

LaBerge talks exclusively with Candy Industry about how Haribo has navigated the pandemic and what the future holds for the company.

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CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

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Duration: 39:00

06-16-2022

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations Podcast episode.

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Hershey’s Dale Clark on expanding the GCIC, responding to COVID, and eCommerce

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Duration: 27:00

05-18-2021

Clark details Hershey’s Global Consumer Insights Center expansion, the company's new virtual meetings capabilities, and which COVID-19 changes will linger after the pandemic is over.

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Ferrara’s Mariah Havens on Valentine’s Day Candy, COVID-19’s impact, and Amazon’s data.

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02-10-2021

Mariah Havens, marketing director, seasonal, at Ferrara Candy Co., talks with Editor Crystal Lindell about all the ways COVID-19 has impacted the company, how Ferrara is approaching Valentine’s Day, and the best strategy for online sales.

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People want their treats, but don’t always want all of the dietary impact resulting from indulgent decisions. As a result, the popularity of low-sugar and no-sugar candy and confectionery products continues to grow. But who is buying these products, where are they buying them, and why?

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Confectionery Conversations

Haribo’s Rick LaBerge talks navigating COVID, new products, and company's future

CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Hershey’s Dale Clark on expanding the GCIC, responding to COVID, and eCommerce

Ferrara’s Mariah Havens on Valentine’s Day Candy, COVID-19’s impact, and Amazon’s data.

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