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Sweet 60 2020: The top candy companies in North America
Each year, Candy Industry compiles a list of the top candy companies in the world. The Sweet 60 features the top 60 candy companies in North America as a subset of the Global Top 100 Candy Companies list. Below, you’ll not only find out where each candy company ranks, but also their estimated net sales, how many employees they have and which products they make.
HI-CHEW parent company breaks ground in Mebane, NC
Oct 4, 2024 · Morinaga America Inc., the parent company of chewy candy HI-CHEW, held the groundbreaking ceremony for its second manufacturing facility in Mebane, NC on October 3.This is a significant step in expanding the chewy candy’s presence in the U.S., says the brand. Initially announced in July, the new facility is set to open in January 2027, significantly increasing the brand’s production ...
Golden Malted rebrands as Golden Waffles - Snack and bakery
Aug 23, 2024 · In 1937, Golden Malted created the world's first all-inclusive waffle program. Now, the company is rebranding to Golden Waffles, just in time for National Waffle Day on August 24.. According to the company, the new name better associates the brand with offerings customers already know and love.
Capital firm completes investment in Lewis Bakeries
Oct 9, 2024 · One Rock Capital Partners, LLC announced that one of its affiliates has completed a strategic investment in Lewis Brothers Bakeries, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned bread and baked goods manufacturer headquartered in Evansville, IN, selling its products under brands such as Lewis Bake Shop, Bunny Bread, Butternut and Healthy Life.. Founded in 1925 by three brothers, Lewis Bakeries is ...
Nassau Candy unveils new look and products
May 14, 2024 · Nassau Candy, manufacturer of specialty and private label confections, will debut a new look for its flagship factory-fresh chocolate brand, Nancy Adams, along with new items at the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo (booth #11002).Joining the roster of the brand are single-serve package options, Cookie Bites, as well as new additions to Nancy Adams’s Tub Line.
Spangler's Dum-Dums celebrates 100 years - Snack and bakery
Jul 22, 2024 · Over those 100 years, Dum-Dums’ commitment to flavor has remained steadfast - overseeing the introduction of iconic flavors like Root Beer and Cream Soda in 1967 and Blu Raspberry in 1995, plus limited-edition flavors like Buttered Popcorn in 2001.
State of the Industry 2024: Chocolate sales remain bittersweet
Sep 12, 2024 · Relative newcomer Feastables, in the snack-size chocolate candy subcategory, debuted on this year’s list with nearly $4 million in sales; Overall, sugar-free chocolate candy dropped 4.9% compared to last year (hitting $296.4 million in sales); however, private-label sales—while selling a modest $2 million—jumped by 757.1% compared to the previous year
Where are the Wonka bars? | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Dec 19, 2023 · In 1988, the Wonka brand was sold to Nestlé. In 2005, when Charlie and the Chocolate Factory premiered, demand for the bars were again high, but the bars became discontinued once the demand died off, in January 2010.Ferrero Group currently owns the rights to the Wonka Bars name, bought from Nestlé, but by then, the bars were gone in the U.S.
2024 Bakery of the Year: Alpha Baking Co.
Oct 24, 2024 · Not many companies make it past the century mark these days. There are only a few centenarians in the baking business, for example. S. Rosen’s (a brand of Alpha Baking Co.) is one of these long-lived standouts.Founded in 1909, the name can be found on loaves of rye, poppy-seed hot dog buns, and its unique, bite-sized cocktail breads.