It was challenging enough for candy makers to get through the COVID shutdowns, but now some companies are finding it even more difficult to staff their stores and factories. “It’s really hard to staff and find the workers we need right now,” says Rob Nelson, CEO of Elmer Chocolate. The Louisiana manufacturer has been posting around $98 million in annual sales, and the demand is for them to do more, according to Nelson. “Business is good, it’s just finding the people,” he says.