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Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquires company from Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners.

Alyse Thompson

November 20, 2018

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Ownership of St. Paul-based Pearson’s Candy Co. has returned to Minnesota after Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquired the company from Connecticut’s Brynwood Partners.

Great Recession brings career change for Minneapolis journalist turned chocolatier

St. Croix Chocolate Co. known for truffles made with local ingredients.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 19, 2017

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When the downturn hit the Minneapolis Star in 2008, Robyn Dochterman saw an opportunity for a creative career change.

Ferrara to close Winona, Minn. plant, moving production to Bellwood, Ill.

Company plans to end production by the end of April

Crystal Lindell

March 2, 2016

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Ferrara Candy plans to close its Winona, Minn. plant, according to an article in the La Crosse Tribune.

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.

To celebrate the 75th year of this prestigious award, we invite you to join us for an evening reception honoring its rich heritage and to celebrate the nominees and winner of the 2022 Kettle Award.

Items Tagged with 'Minnesota'

ARTICLES

Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

Great Recession brings career change for Minneapolis journalist turned chocolatier

Ferrara to close Winona, Minn. plant, moving production to Bellwood, Ill.

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