Nassau Candy acquires certain assets of distributor Hobbs and Dobbs

Hicksville, N.Y.-headquartered Nassau Candy, a supplier of private brand and branded candy and chocolate, said it acquired certain assets of Los Angeles-based Hobbs and Dobbs Inc., a distributor in the specialty candy and novelty markets since 1978.

“The acquisition is highly synergistic with many of our candy vendors, plus further expands our channels of distribution and product assortment,” said Randy Goldbaum, Nassau Candy’s vice president of confectionery sales. “The deal unites us with a tremendous brand in Hobbs and Dobbs, its sales presence in the gifting markets, plus expands our product range into a tremendous group of fun and unique non-edibles, which we are excited to bring into the Nassau Candy product family.”

Nassau’s products include an assortment of specialty candy, unique shaped tins with major licensed brands, and a collection of novelty, gag gift and other specialty items. Hobbs and Dobbs’ customers include specialty candy stores, major specialty chain retailers, hospital gift shops, general stores, and other major gift purveyors.