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Last month, Belgium-based Hacos NV purchased Collmann GmbH’s chocolate branch. Founded in 1938, Collmann manufactures machinery for the production of chocolate hollow figures.

TPC Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Archbrook Capital Management, LLC in Reading, Pa., has acquired a majority interest in Tray-Pak Corp., one of the leading manufacturers of custom, thermoformed plastic packaging products for the confectionery, bakery, food and other industries.

In response to growing customer requests for ingredient testing, Amsterdam-based Duyvis Wiener B.V. has expanded its research facility, doubling it in size by opening up separate cocoa and chocolate laboratories.

Tony Marazita, 79, of Sturgis, Mich., died on Sept. 27. Tony was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Tignanelli) Marazita.

Granted, the fourth quarter typically represents boon time for confectionery sales. It also opens the door for a slew of seasonal new product launches. Consequently, Mintel’s update on new product

American Licorice has introduced two new 3.5-oz. theater boxes of its Sour Punch Bits in two varieties: tangerine-lemonade and lemon-lime.

Big Sky Brands is “tapping” into its Canadian roots with the launch of new Maple Ice Mints.

Chruffle wine-pairing chocolates are designed to go with your favorite beverage or enjoyed as a little luxurious meal.

Sour Power Sortz straws contain no artificial colors or fat, and come in four flavors: strawberry, apple/peach, raspberry/grape and tutti frutti.

Imagine bite-size versions of traditional Italian homemade biscotti, drenched in dark, bittersweet Guittard chocolate and “perfecto!”  - you have Viva Sonoma Biscotti Nuggets.