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Recap: The 74th Annual Kettle Awards

Ted Cohen of Hillside Candy receives 2019 award.

July 12, 2019

Confectionery leaders, including 2019 award recipient Ted Cohen of Hillside Candy, discuss what the Kettle Award means to them and the candy industry. The video is sponsored by Blommer Chocolate Co.

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, receives 74th Kettle Award

Ceremony held at Chicago's Union League Club recognizes confectionery industry leadership.

Alyse Thompson

May 22, 2019

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Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.

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.

Sugar-free trends: Reducing sugar, expanding the category

Flat sales suggest there's room for innovation in sugar-free category.

Alyse Thompson

February 24, 2017

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Long heralded as a way to reduce overall sugar intake without cutting indulgences altogether, sugar-free confections give consumers a way to have their sweets and eat them, too.

Highlander Partners acquires Hillside Candy

Dallas investment firm sees purchase as building block for future acquisitions.

November 9, 2016

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Highlander Partners, L.P., a Dallas-based middle-market private investment firm, has purchased Hillside Candy.

GoOrganic Fruit Snacks

Hillside Candy, Hillside, N.J.

Crystal Lindell

September 24, 2015

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GoOrganic Fruit Snacks are made with real fruit organic purees.

Organic and all-natural trends: Healthy people, happy planet, tasty treats

Organic, natural, and non-GMO products gaining popularity on the market, proving healthier for both ends of supply chain.

July 15, 2015

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Organic. All-natural. Non- GMO. These labels are popping up everywhere — and while the majority of the organic industry applies to fruits and vegetables, growth is being seen in other food categories, including candy and snacks.

Hillside Candy closes plant for a day to volunteer at local food bank

Candy maker hosts third annual community day.

Crystal Lindell

September 25, 2013

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Hillside Candy LLC closed its plant for a day, and let all the employees step away from the office so they could volunteer at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey last week.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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