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Godiva

Yildiz Holding sells off Godiva assets to MBK Partners

Transaction includes retail and distribution operations in four of GODIVA's 100 plus markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, along with the production facility supplying these regions in Belgium
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
February 20, 2019
Under the terms of the transaction, MBK Partners will purchase the retail and distribution operations in four of GODIVA's 100 plus markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and the future rights to develop New Zealand.
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M&Ms

Sugar Plum Chocolates built by mother-and-son team

Pennsylvania company on a mission to make the world sweeter.
February 14, 2019
Since its inception in 1995, Sugar Plum Chocolates has been a champion in the chocolate and confectionery industry, building not only a brand but a legacy.
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Valentines Day stock

Valentine’s Day spending to reach record $20.7B

Consumers expected to spend $1.8 billion on candy for the holiday.
February 12, 2019

American consumers will show a lot of love for Valentine’s Day this year, new data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals.


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Mount Franklin Foods to open gummy plant in Mexico

220,000-sq.-ft. facility to become operational in May 2020, bring 450 jobs.
February 11, 2019
Mount Franklin Foods, a leading manufacturer of branded, contract and private label confectionery, nuts, snacks and foodservice products, has begun construction on a 22,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the art manufacturing facility in San Jeronimo, Mexico.

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