Highlander Partners acquires Queen City Candy

Transaction marks private investment firm’s fourth acquisition in the confectionery space.

July 9, 2018

Private investment firm Highlander Partners acquired Indiana-based gummy manufacturer Queen City Candy in a deal announced July 6.

Highlander Partners acquires 10 confectionery brands from Finnish packaging company

The Hershey Co., other manufacturers will continue to produce branded items as licensees.

Alyse Thompson

May 2, 2018

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Dallas-based private investment firm Highlander Partners has acquired the intellectual property, trademarks and associated licensing agreements for 10 chocolate and sugar confectionery brands from Huhtamäki Oyj, a global food and beverage packaging company headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

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.

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.

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