BBX Capital acquires Kencraft Candy

Established in 1969, Kencraft Candy is well known for their Lollipops, LolliKits, LolliLetters, Candy Sticks, Candy Canes, Bubble Gum Buddies, Royal ­Icing Decorations, and Panoramic Sugar Easter Eggs.

BBX Sweet Holdings invests in manufacturers, whole- salers and retailers of choco­late and confectionery prod­ucts and is looking to extend its reach within the industry. It entered the branch in December 2013 with the acquisition of Hoffman’s Chocolates. Five companies followed: Anastasia Confections, Helen Grace chocolates, Jer’s Chocolates, The Toffee Box, and Williams & Bennett.