Crystal Lindell

Although grabbing a pack of Snicker’s Bites as I made my way up to the cashier at the checkout lane was a non-event for me, it was a scientific research project for Mars akin to space shuttle management.

Check out our photos of this year's show!

Take a look at all the great products that will be at this year's show!

Barry Callebaut is being recognized tonight at the Rainforest Alliance 2013 Annual Gala as the company receives the prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award.

Our offices have only recently created an amazing new video studio, so now we can shoot videos in-house as often as we want.

New product previews from: Skeeter Snacks; Spangler Candy; Sprinkle It On; Squire Boone Village; Taste of Nature, Inc; Tierra Nueva Fine Cocoa; Torn Ranch, Inc; The Warrell Corp.; Wild Ophelia; and With Love Chocolate.

New product previews from: Dorval Trading Co.; Ford Gum; Gerrit J. Verburg Co.; Guylian Belgian Chocolate; Hammonds Candies; Imaginings 3, Inc. — Flix Candy; Justin's; Kameda USA Inc.; Kizable, LLC.; Marich Confectionery Co., and Mars Chocolate North America.

New product previews from: 479, Acme Import Co., Aunt Gussie's Cookies & Crackers, Bare Fruit, Brownie Crunch, CandyRific, Casa Eceiz, Cosmos, Creations, DeBrand Fine Chocolates and International Delicacies (Droste).

Kindergarteners from the San Antonio Boys and Girls Club got to vote on their favorite new Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Novelty candies — and these three treats came out on top!

Mom's been especially amazing this past year, as I’ve endured some health issues over the last few months. Always willing to make the two-hour drive to see me on a moment’s notice, no questions asked. When she arrives, my mom even claims she actually enjoys doing my laundry, washing my dishes, and vacuuming.