Hershey releases 8 new Valentine’s and Easter candies for 2022
Hershey features new colors, fan-favorite flavors, and festive shapes from Reese's, Hershey's and more brands.
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Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell, Former editor-in-chief of Candy Industry Magazine. While here she has worked on Candy Industry Magazine, Food Engineering Magazine and Food Safety Strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University. And her favorite breakfast is a cup of espresso and Twix bar.
ARTICLES
Barry Callebaut research: Majority of consumers 18-44 expect plant-based options from food brands
Barry Callebaut also opening an online pop-up shop this month to celebrate the plant-based boom and “Veganuary.”
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How Hershey, Mars and Ferrero fared on the 2021 American Customer Satisfaction Index
Overall, the food manufacturing sector had an ACSI score of 80 in 2021.
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Crystal Lindell Column
We want to hear from our valued readers
Looking back to the past helps inform our future, and we’d like your input to inform our future as well.
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The candy and snacks on Oprah’s 2021 Favorite Things List
Three candy and snack companies make Oprah’s annual list of her favorite things.
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COVID-19
Lindell column: As another new COVID variant looms, the candy industry should prepare
Omicron variant could take us back to February 2020, except this time the industry is much more prepared.
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Ingredion adds two executives to its leadership team
Tanya Jaeger de Foras and Nancy Wolfe named to VP roles.
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Two candy brands make YouGov’s 2021 Best Brand Rankings
Annual Best Brands Rankings calculated using data collected from speaking to thousands of American consumers.
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Mintel shares 3 consumer trend predictions for 2022
From COVID-19 survivor’s guilt to eco-anxiety: Control, enjoyment and ethics are all expected to play a role in consumer trends for 2022.
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Upcoming Candy Industry webinar to focus on sustainable palm oil sourcing
RSPO’s Cameron Plese to share tips for ensuring sustainable, ethical palm oil sourcing in confectionery processing.
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