It’s been about two-and-a-half weeks since Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, and the confectionery industry is doing it’s part to help recovery efforts.
Included in the price for Raisio, which operates Big Bear Confectionery in the UK, is a new capital investment of €2.3 million in fruit-licorice capability.
Hain Celestial Group, has acquired five brands from UK-based Premier Foods — a move that positions Hain in the top 40 food and beverage suppliers in the UK.
As a certified candy journalist, I’m almost ashamed to admit that it took me nearly two years to visit Hershey, Pa. But not only was it all I hoped it would be, I think it’s also all Milton Hershey hoped it would be.