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.

From hard candies to gooey caramels, the confectionery industry continues to thrive and adapt to changing consumer preferences. Attendees will learn how the confectionery market fared in the past year and what they can expect going forward.

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