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Time flies when you’re having fun

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson reflects on her first year at Candy Industry Magazine.

August 16, 2017

It’s hard to believe that this week — yesterday, to be exact — marks my one-year anniversary as a full employee of Candy Industry Magazine. And what a year it has been.

New products we’re excited to see at the August 2017 ECRM Candy Planning show

Show set for Aug. 13-17 at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Alyse Thompson

August 8, 2017

ECRM’s upcoming Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot over the next year, and Candy Industry can’t wait to see the products debuting at the show!

64 products we loved at the 2017 Christmas, Halloween ECRM

The best candy from the seasonal ECRM show, held in Las Vegas Feb. 19-22.

Alyse Thompson

April 20, 2017

ECRM events bring together confectioners and candy buyers for meetings that resemble speed dating, since they have just 10 or 20 minutes at each appointment.

2017 Kids Choice Award winners named at seasonal ECRM event

Judging held during Candy Planning: Christmas and Halloween event in Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson

February 22, 2017

Candy manufacturers and sellers have a tough audience in grocery, convenience and other retail buyers, but the true test comes from an even more discerning crowd: Children.

Halloween, Christmas products to debut at seasonal candy ECRM event

Show set for Feb. 19-22 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson

February 15, 2017

With spring around the corner, it may be difficult to think about Halloween and Christmas 2017, but it’s already time to start planning seasonal merchandise. The upcoming Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot this holiday season.

Three confectioners honored during August ECRM event

Buyers Choice Winners announced; new products featured

Alyse Thompson

October 20, 2016

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal event in late August at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel in New Orleans, La.

Three confectioners honored as 2016 Buyer’s Choice Award winners during August ECRM event

Retail buyers vote for new chocolate, non-chocolate, novelty products.

Alyse Thompson

September 14, 2016

No Everyday & Summer Seasonal event would be complete without the Buyer’s Choice Awards, sponsored by Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM. Participating candy companies submitted new products for retail buyers to taste. The buyers also voted for their favorite in each of three categories: Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Novelty.

August ECRM brings sweet surprise to New Orleans organizations

Boxes of candy donated to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Audubon Zoo after show.

Alyse Thompson

September 7, 2016

Fortunately, the participating sellers, buyers and I won’t be the only people to benefit from the three-day ECRM show. At the end of the event, 300 boxes of unspoken-for candy were donated to Boo at the Zoo, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and the nearby Audubon Zoo.

27 products we loved at the 2016 Christmas and Halloween ECRM!

From Cadbury Creme Egg Cookies to Double Chocolate Turtles and Sweetheart Mints, check out which products we couldn't stop eating!

Crystal Lindell

April 25, 2016

"From Cadbury Creme Egg Cookies to Double Chocolate Turtles and Sweetheart Mints, check out which products we couldn't stop eating! "

ECRM Kid’s Choice Awards Winners!

Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM hosted the Annual Kid’s Choice Awards again this year at the February Seasonal Candy ECRM in Jacksonville, Fla.

Crystal Lindell

April 25, 2016

The event featured kids from the Jacksonville Boys and Girls Club, who not only got to try lots of candy, but also got to see what it’s like to be a candy buyer.