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TPG Growth received its stake from SmartSweets’ management and other shareholders. Tara Bosch, who founded SmartSweets in 2015, will remain the largest individual shareholder.

Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.

Mickey & Friends joins the Fanimation line, which includes popular properties such as Entertainment One and Nick Jr’s Peppa Pig, DreamWorks’ Trolls, Disney’s Frozen 2, Marvel’s Avengers, and Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s PAW Patrol.

KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversary.

The Trolli brand is launching a video game called “Deliciously Dark Escape,” developed with Active Theory and PlayStation as the exclusive prizing partner.

Bazooka Candy Brands has launched the Totally Awesome gummies line, featuring mythical unicorn and dragon shapes.

The three new varieties are inspired by flavor combinations Seattle Chocolate CEO Jean Thompson and her team have discovered in their culinary exploration and travels.