Ed Wilson, v.p. of sales & marketing for Newark, N.J.-based AAK USA, has retired. Wilson joined the AAK family (originally know as Aarhus Inc.) in September 1992 as a technical service representative, becoming one of the leading experts in the specialty fats and oils industry.
Hank Whetstone, president of Whetstone Industries USA, and Rex Baker, president of Imperial Design Technologies (IDT), recently announced a partnership to design and manufacture a new range of chocolate enrobing and chocolate moulding machinery.
Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, announced last Friday that its affiliates have acquired Atkins Nutritionals, a leading international weight control and nutrition brand. Atkins' management team, led by Monty Sharma, will remain with the business and invested alongside Roark Capital in the transaction.
Shoppers will soon find an iconic chocolate syrup in the candy aisle. Bosco Product Co. is partnering with The PRAIM Group to distribute a line of all-natural chocolate bars tied
DeMet’s Candy Co. has scooped up its first nut snack-only brand by acquiring TrueNorth from Frito-Lay North America, further complementing its existing confectionery portfolio.David Clarke, president and ceo of
Those looking for new fundraising ideas now can turn to Marlow Candy & Nut products.The company, which is the leading brand of peg candy and snacks in the New York Metro area, has joined the Association of Fund-Raising Distributors and Suppliers (AFRDS).
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