Alyse Thompson has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
The 167-year-old company is approaching its 60th year of ownership by the Nelson family, and Robert A. Nelson, who recently received Candy Industry's 75th Kettle Award, has been part of its leadership for three decades.
Candy manufacturers have offered more products containing 200 calories or fewer and with front-of-pack calorie labels, as outlined in a new report from Partnership for a Healthier America and the NCA.
Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Diego have selected winners of the 2022 Buyer's Choice Awards.
Gum manufacturers say focusing on innovation and amping up marketing efforts have helped the category correct course after two difficult years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candy Industryrecently spoke to Dan Cutchin, vice president of marketing at Ferrero North America, about Tic Tac’s recent innovations, the role pack size played in serving consumers’ shifting needs, and the brand’s trip to space.