The colorful candy hearts are back on shelves after a yearlong hiatus, though in limited quantities. News reports also indicate they have fewer messages and a slightly different taste.
Jelly Belly Candy Co. will acquire the Gimbal’s jelly bean brand, Scottie Dogs licorice and other chewy candy from Gimbal Brothers, LLC by the end of the year.
Impact will retain sales and marketing ownership of Warheads, Melster brands.
December 11, 2019
Impact Confections, Inc. and KUA Candy LLC have formed a partnership under which KUA Candy will purchase Impact's Wisconsin manufacturing facility while Impact retains the sales and marketing ownership of its two main brands.
The Bristol Luxury Group, a subsidiary of Bristol Capital Advisors, has substantially purchased the assets of specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. through a sale approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The owners of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. have purchased Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier, another longtime St. Louis confectionery brand with roots extending back to 17th century France.
The company’s packaging division will remain whole through transaction.
July 12, 2019
Bosch will sell its entire packaging machinery business to a newly incorporated entity managed by Luxembourg private investment firm CVC Capital Partners.