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Nassau Candy acquires AmuseMints

Newly formed company looks to become the largest supplier of confections and snacks to the souvenir industry.

Abigail Watt

July 13, 2016

AmuseMints has been a fixture in the souvenir market since 2004.

Hormel Foods acquires Justin's

The nut butter-based snack brand will help Hormel reach younger, on-the-go, health-conscious consumers.

Abigail Watt

May 18, 2016

Justin's markets four successful nut butter-based snack lines — spreads, squeeze packs, peanut butter cups, and snack packs.

British chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw acquired by Colian

Acquisition part of Colian's plan for overseas growth through exports.

Abigail Watt

May 4, 2016

The British premium chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw has been sold to Polish confectionery producer and distributor Colian Holding SA.

Amplify Snack Brands acquires better-for-you snack company Boundless Nutrition

Boundless Nutrition helps expand Amplify's portfolio of better-for-you snack brands.

Abigail Watt

May 4, 2016

Amplify Snack Brands, owner of SkinnyPop and Paqui, has acquired better-for-you snack food company Boundless Nutrition.

Hershey acquires barkTHINS, launches new packaging in support of U.S. Olympic team

Company takes another step into the snacking segment.

Abigail Watt

April 27, 2016

The Hershey Co. has announced its purchase of Ripple Brand Collective, a privately held company based in Congers, N.Y.

Milestones & Millstones: A Look back at 2015 in the candy industry

Acquisitions, personnell changes, deaths and debuts mark the year.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 4, 2016

As I reviewed the headlines from the year’s past issues, there were plenty of comings and goings, spurred by acquisitions, personnel changes, departures, deaths and debuts.

Wholesome Sweeteners purchases organic candy company TruSweets

Purchase will add TruSweets' two candy brands to the Wholesome Sweeteners portfolio.

Abigail Watt

December 2, 2015

TruSweets is an innovator in organic candy with more than 25 retail skus.

GEA expands into the bakery sector

Acquisition of COMAS in June paves the way for bakery equipment.

Crystal Lindell

November 24, 2015

GEA has firmly moved into the bakery sector of the food industry with its acquisition of Italy-based COMAS over the summer.

Glanbia acquires thinkThin for $217M

Acquisition will help expand Glanbia's presence in the bar category.

Abigail Watt

November 18, 2015

With its existing products, thinkThin will increase Glanbia Performance Nutrition's presence in the bar category and provide exposure to the expanding nutrition bar segment.

Snyder’s-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods

Acquisition to expand Snyder’s-Lance’s footprint in snacking.

Abigail Watt

October 28, 2015

In a combination of two snack companies with major brands, Snyder's-Lance has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Foods.

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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