The Warrell Corp. says it is focusing on its core contract manufacturing and private label business following the sale of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies assets to Nassau Candy and closing its Classic Caramel division last fall.

Nassau Candy has acquired the assets of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies, a subsidiary of The Warrell Corp. that serves as a national manufacturer and distributor of nostalgic confections and novelties.

Nassau Candy has acquired the assets of natural products sales and distribution company Island Natural, expanding Nassau’s presence in the Northeast while also supplying its customers with a wider range of products.

Nassau Candy will expand its 127,000-sq.-ft. Hicksville, N.Y. headquarters and add 15 jobs, Newsday reported last week.

Nassau Candy South, a division of Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc., has acquired McClain’s Old Florida Gourmet, a distributor of specialty food and candy primarily throughout Florida, the companies announced Wednesday.

Confectionery distributor Nassau Candy has acquired certain assets of Hobbs & Dobbs, Inc., a leading novelty and specialty candy distributor.