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Peterbrooke Chocolatier ends 2018 with three new shops, double-digit sales increases

Florida-based chocolatier hopes to have 24 stores open over the next six years.

December 20, 2018

Peterbrooke Chocolatier has experienced strong business growth since the beginning of 2018 with the opening of three new shops, the signing of multiple new franchise agreements and double-digit sales increases across its more than 20-unit system.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier opens shop in Palm Beach ahead of holiday season

Grand opening marked with free popcorn, chocolate samples for visitors.

Alyse Thompson

November 27, 2018

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Peterbrooke Chocolatier has opened a new specialty retail shop on South Country Road in Palm Beach, Fla., just ahead of the holiday gifting season.

BBX Capital acquires IT’SUGAR for $57 million

IT’SUGAR ceo Jeff Rubin will remain as ceo.

Alyse Thompson

June 19, 2017

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based BBX Capital Corp. has acquired specialty candy retail chain IT'SUGAR for $57 million, the holding company announced Monday.

Sweepy Group Products opens new factory in South Florida

Company plans to manufacture snack packs at the facility.

Crystal Lindell

April 30, 2014

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Sweepy Group Products, which was incorporated in 2013, has announced plans to open a new 32,000-sq.-ft. factory in Miami Lakes, Fla.

Grimaldi’s ‘Tipping Point’

A million-dollar investment, coupled with several licensing and contract manufacturing initiatives, has triggered a sales surge for the Florida manufacturer.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 15, 2014

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Grimaldi is probably the bestknown and accomplished enrober of potato chips, having staked its claim to this sweet and savory item long before sweet and savory became a national craze.

Norman Love: Designing a chocolate destination

In building his own confectionery operation, Love has steadfastly held true to his philosophy of creating confections that reflect uncompromising quality, and eyecatching aesthetics.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 14, 2014

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"Americans love to eat with their eyes," Love says. "I started my career as a pastry chef, that’s been my life. However, my passion is chocolate. So when it comes to designing new flavors, line extensions, I always think about them as desserts."

Acquisition

BBX Capital acquires Williams & Bennett, plans to acquire other companies as well

Williams & Bennett employees to keep jobs, eventually even more will be created.

Valerie King

January 15, 2014

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“We are thrilled to have found a partner with the resources and experience to grow the Williams & Bennett brand,” say the company's founders Becky and Bill Gardner.

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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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