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Valeo Foods set to acquire Tangerine Confectionery for $127.6 million

Irish company acquired confectionery brands from Raisio in early 2018.

August 15, 2018

Valeo Foods is set to buy United Kingdom-based Tangerine Confectionery from private equity firm Blackstone Group for $127.6 million, according to media reports.

XOXO NECCO: What candy companies can learn from NECCO's closing

Candy makers can’t rely on nostalgia to stay alive

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2018

There’s a saying that if you can’t be a good example, be a warning. And sadly, NECCO has become a warning for confectionery companies. Even iconic brands aren’t safe.

Millennials, Gen Z love Instagrammable desserts made with candy brands they know

New research from Hershey shows how to capture young consumers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 8, 2018

It’s a sweet, simple truth: Most people like dessert. But what’s better than a regular dessert? One that features consumers’ favorite brands, according to new research from The Hershey Co. and The Center for Generational Kinetics.

Jelly Belly expands at Thailand campus for move into chocolate

After the wild success of BeanBoozled, Jelly Belly Thailand is looking to diversify.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 8, 2018

Each year Jelly Belly's plant in southeastern Thailand makes a rainbow of jelly beans to satisfy the world over. But many of those beans customers can't even eat.

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.

Two former NECCO employees suing Round Hill Investments

Former employees allege investment firm is in violation of WARN Act.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 2, 2018

Two former New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) employees are suing previous buyer Round Hill investments for damages after the investment firm abruptly shut down the company’s Revere, Mass.-based plant July 24.

Crunchy Mint selected as winning flavor in M&M’s 2018 Flavor Vote

New flavor to appear in stores for the next 18 months.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 1, 2018

The results are in: Crunchy Mint will join M&M’S lineup of flavors this month after fans selected it as the winner of the 2018 Flavor Vote.

Snack acquisitions push Hershey sales up 5.3 percent in second quarter

North American sales reached $1.56 billion.

August 1, 2018

The Hershey Co.’s consolidated net sales reached $1.75 billion in the second quarter of 2018, thanks to snack acquisitions and divestitures of its Golden Monkey unit and the Tyrells brand.

Union Confectionery Machinery selling NECCO equipment, intellectual property

Necco wafers, Sweethearts, Canada Mints not for sale.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 31, 2018

Union Confectionery Machinery has been tapped by a third-party buyer to sell assets from New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) after the company abruptly closed last week.