U.S.-based food platform is capitalizing on growing demand for better-for-you snacks and treats.

Second Nature Brands, a new company platform housing the leading snacks and treats brands Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates, has launched.

Kar’s Nuts, a manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking products under the Kar’s, Second Nature and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers brands, has announced the appointment of Victor Mehren as chief executive officer.

Kar's Nuts has appointed Victor Mehren as chief executive officer. Nick Nicolay, Kar's Nuts president and ceo since 1995, will remain actively involved in the company as its chairman.

Kar’s Nuts has been providing consumers with a wide variety of snack choices dating back to 1933 when Sue Kar used her tiny home kitchen across the street from Tiger Stadium in Detroit to roast and sell peanuts to Tiger fans.

KNPC Holdco, LLC (“Kar’s Nuts”), a leading manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks sold under the Kar’s and Second Nature brands, has announced the completion of its merger with Morley Candy Makers, LLC (“Sanders”), a maker of premium confectionary products sold under the Sanders Fine Chocolatiers brand.

KNPC Holdco, manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks sold under the Kar’s Nuts and Second Nature brands, has acquired Sanders maker Morley Candy Makers for an undisclosed sum.