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Long Grove Confectionery Co. celebrates opening of 5,000-sq.-ft. retail complex

Candy company moves to new facility after decades in rented space.

Alyse Thompson

May 2, 2018

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Long Grove Confectionery has moved to a property on Old McHenry Road that allows the company to cement its connection to the village of Long Grove and set a strong foundation for the future.

Rep. Dold visits Long Grove Confectionery, talks GMOs, sugar reform

Tenth District Congressman from Illinois tours plant, discusses issues with employees, constituents.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 10, 2016

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Owner Craig Leva, with the help of the NCA, had invited the congressman for a personal tour and subsequent get-together with plant employees, guests and constituents at the company’s theatre room.

Arway Confections: Crossing The ‘A’ Bridge

In acquiring Long Grove Confectionery, Craig Leva, Arway Confections’ president and ceo, addresses existing growth and capacity issues while simultaneously embracing market and mindset challenges.

September 17, 2013

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Mangel said to Leva if he was serious he should bring over his lawyer and negotiate a deal that day. Well, easier said than done.

Risky business: Arway Confections’ risks are paying off

Candymaker’s merger with Long Confections may have been a gamble, but it was worth it.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 14, 2013

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Earlier this month, I had a chance to interview Craig Leva, president and ceo of Arway Confections in Chicago.

Arway Confections acquires Long Grove Confectionery

Buyer plans to retain LGC name and employees.

Crystal Lindell

June 13, 2013

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“Both the customer base and the product line is different from Arway, and I believe that the combination of Arway and Long Grove will offer some great synergies,” says Craig Leva, Arway’s president and owner.

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Photo Gallery: Candy Industry’s 73rd Kettle Awards Dinner

At Candy Industry’s 73^rd Kettle Awards, Mitchell Goetze, ceo of Goetze’s Candy Co., received the industry’s most prestigious award — the copper kettle.

Candy Industry hosted a reception and dinner to celebrate him and the other nominees, which included: Craig Leva, president and owner Arway Confectioners/Long Grove Confectionery; Chris Reid, president and ceo of the Piedmont Candy Co.; and Jean Thompson, president and ceo of Seattle Chocolate Co.

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

It’s clear that the global candy industry is rapidly changing and keeping up with those trends will require both historical context and an eye toward innovation.

Items Tagged with 'Long Grove Confectionery'

ARTICLES

Long Grove Confectionery Co. celebrates opening of 5,000-sq.-ft. retail complex

Rep. Dold visits Long Grove Confectionery, talks GMOs, sugar reform

Arway Confections: Crossing The ‘A’ Bridge

Risky business: Arway Confections’ risks are paying off

Arway Confections acquires Long Grove Confectionery

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Photo Gallery: Candy Industry’s 73rd Kettle Awards Dinner

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