Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

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

November 20, 2018

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.

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