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Getrude Hawk Chocolates gets back to branded basics

After selling its ingredients division to Barry Callebaut in 2017, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is refocusing on its roots.

January 23, 2019

Deciding to carve out and sell two-thirds of your business — your successful business — comes with a lot of risk. But Dave Hawk wasn’t worried about it.

Barry Callebaut acquires Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Barry Callebaut to acquire ingredients division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

September 14, 2017

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has signed an agreement to acquire the ingredients division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates.

Barry Callebaut to buy Gertrude Hawk’s ingredients division

Acquisition will allow Barry Callebaut to grow its specialties and decorations business; Gertrude Hawk to focus on branded business.

Bernie Pacyniak

Alyse Thompson

September 7, 2017

Swiss chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut will acquire the ingredients division of Pennsylvania-based Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, allowing Barry Callebaut to expand its specialties and decorations business in North America.

Garrett Brands acquires Frango brand from Macy’s Inc.

February 1, 2017

Deal brings back famed department store chocolates to Chicago.

Living the Plan

September 12, 2008

Candy Industry’s 60th Kettle Award winner (2005), David Hawk, was surprised to receive the recognition this year. Given his personal and business philosophy - one that recognizes the need to embrace change as it presents itself – it’s not surprising that Gertrude Hawk Chocolates looks to another banner year.

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Getrude Hawk Chocolates gets back to branded basics

Barry Callebaut to acquire ingredients division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Barry Callebaut to buy Gertrude Hawk’s ingredients division

Garrett Brands acquires Frango brand from Macy’s Inc.

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