Jelly Belly to acquire Gimbal’s jelly bean brand

Transaction set to close by the end of 2019.

December 20, 2019

Jelly Belly Candy Co. will acquire the Gimbal’s jelly bean brand, Scottie Dogs licorice and other chewy candy from Gimbal Brothers, LLC by the end of the year.

Jelly bean trends: Big flavor in small packages

Flavor innovation, clean labels change up century-old tradition of jelly beans.

November 9, 2018

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It’s said if something isn’t broken, it shouldn’t be fixed — a maxim that has long applied to jelly beans.

Investment firm acquires Gimbal’s in move to build holding company’s confectionery portfolio

Highlander Partners forms Bettera Brands LLC; folds Hillside Candy into holding company.

Alyse Thompson

April 5, 2017

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Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has created Bettera Brands, LLC, a new holding company to target acquisitions in the confectionery and snack industries.

Enstrom’s candy maker passes away

Doug Tuttle worked in the confectionery industry for more than 20 years

Crystal Lindell

December 12, 2012

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Tuttle died Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. from complications of pneumonia. He was 58.

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Jelly Belly to acquire Gimbal’s jelly bean brand

Jelly bean trends: Big flavor in small packages

Investment firm acquires Gimbal’s in move to build holding company’s confectionery portfolio

Enstrom’s candy maker passes away

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