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Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Investment in 22,000-sq.-ft. facility totaled $2.3 million.

May 10, 2019

Sugar Free Specialties LLC, maker of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, has opened its $2.3 million manufacturing facility in Plainfield Township, Michigan.

Dr. John’s maker launches $2.3M expansion

Sugar-free candy company started by dentist and hygienist looks to grow.

Crystal Lindell

November 14, 2018

Sugar Free Specialties, manufacturer of sugar-free nutritional candy under the Dr. John’s brand, is expanding in Plainfield Township, Mich., investing $2.3 million and creating 50 jobs.

Michigan-based maker of Kar’s Nuts acquires Sanders

Combined companies expected to generate $185 million in 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 25, 2018

KNPC Holdco, manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks sold under the Kar’s Nuts and Second Nature brands, has acquired Sanders maker Morley Candy Makers for an undisclosed sum.

Sanders leases additional warehouse space

Candy maker plans to use the space for storage and supplies.

Crystal Lindell

August 8, 2018

Sanders & Morley Candy Makers recently signed a lease to occupy additional warehouse space in Macomb Township, Mich.

Sanders to reopen flagship Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe

Renovations increased previous store’s footprint by 30 percent.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

Sanders Candy and Morley Candy Makers will celebrate the grand reopening of their newly-remodeled chocolate and ice cream shoppe in Clinton Township, Mich. on Saturday.

Sanders and Morley Candy Makers to renovate Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe

Renovations to Clinton Township, Mich. store to be complete this fall.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 22, 2017

Sanders and Morley Candy Makers will unveil a renovated Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe this fall, the Clinton Township, Mich.-based company announced Wednesday.

Firefighter's toffee recipe ignites founding of Dave's Sweet Tooth

Handmade toffee proving popular in firehouse finds national audience.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 3, 2017

In 2011, with a few homemade labels, some Ball mason jars and an initial investment of $10,000, Andrew Chmielewski launched Dave's Sweet Tooth.

Pearson’s president talks about Bit-O-Honey acquisition

Keller plans to revitalize the 90-year-old brand.

Crystal Lindell

May 1, 2013

“We have this great portfolio of classic, iconic candy brands and we’re getting good at breathing some new life into brands," Keller says.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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