Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Investment in 22,000-sq.-ft. facility totaled $2.3 million.

May 10, 2019

Sugar Free Specialties LLC, maker of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, has opened its $2.3 million manufacturing facility in Plainfield Township, Michigan.

Dr. John’s maker launches $2.3M expansion

Sugar-free candy company started by dentist and hygienist looks to grow.

Crystal Lindell

November 14, 2018

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Sugar Free Specialties, manufacturer of sugar-free nutritional candy under the Dr. John’s brand, is expanding in Plainfield Township, Mich., investing $2.3 million and creating 50 jobs.

Medicated confections: Helping the medicine go down

Functional benefts universe has expanded for medications, but taste still plays a role.

April 12, 2018

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Can medicated ingredients and confectionery applications join forces in a way that is healthy and happy, useful and tasty? Absolutely.

THRIVE lollipops

Dr. John’s Candies, Comstock Park, Mich.

Alyse Thompson

May 10, 2017

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Dr. John’s Candies has launched THRIVE, a new line of sugar-free goodies. First to debut are lollipops that are all natural, contain no sugar and are packed with five grams of fiber.

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Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Dr. John’s maker launches $2.3M expansion

Medicated confections: Helping the medicine go down

THRIVE lollipops

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