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Sanders embraces cherry, chocolate combination with three new items

Clinton Township, Mich., February 2, 2018 – Sanders announced today that it has three new cherry items available for national retail sale, and the items can be purchased in Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes or online at sanderscandy.com.

The new cherry items include Three Piece Milk Chocolate Cherry Almond Caramels, Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Snack Bars and Milk Chocolate Cherry Almond Caramel Mini Bites.

“When developing new products, we are committed to only using the best ingredients so these new items are all made with real Michigan cherries,” said Brian Jefferson, Chairman and CEO of Sanders Candy. “The sweet-tart flavor of the cherries pairs perfectly with our chocolate to provide a truly unique tasting experience.”

The Milk Chocolate Cherry Almond Caramel 1.5oz package joins the Sanders Three-Piece Collection and has a suggested retail price of $1.50.


The 1.5oz Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Snack Bar is the latest addition to Sanders’ gourmet candy bar line and has a suggested retail price of $1.99.


The Milk Chocolate Cherry Almond Caramel Mini Bites packages is available at the suggested retail price of $3.99. This 3.75-ounce package is resealable and can stand on its own.


“We are excited to continue adding new flavors and packaging options to introduce even more people to our brand,” said Jefferson. “While we continue offering items that are ideal for special occasions or gifts, we are also happy to now have more products available for customers to enjoy on an everyday basis.



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Sanders announces major land purchase in Clinton Township

Clinton Township, Mich., December 27, 2017 – Sanders and Morley Candy Makers, Inc. announced today that the company recently acquired approximately five acres of property located directly next to its corporate headquarters and chocolate factory in Clinton Township, Michigan. .

“Metro Detroit is our home so we are committed to investing in the area and providing more job opportunities,” said Ron Rapson, President of Sanders and Morley Candy Makers. “With this land being so close to our existing property, we decided the best strategic decision was to make the purchase.”

The property provides Sanders with ample opportunity for much needed expansion as the company continues to experience rapid growth. The chocolate and baked goods manufacturer is still weighing its option on how it will use the land.

Sanders & Morley Candy Makers has been a long-standing member of the Metropolitan Detroit community with some of its current employees working with the company for more than forty years.

“This land can be used in a variety of ways to benefit our operations,” said Rapson. “Our team is working to make careful considerations on how to best use it taking into account both the current and future needs of our growing business.”

The property purchase comes after Sanders spent the last three years investing several million dollars back into its manufacturing and operations. The company completed an extensive remodel of its flagship Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe located inside its corporate headquarters in October 2017. Between 2014 and 2017, Sanders has also added three new production lines, gained a 50,000-square foot distribution center, employed a new cloud-based ERP system and launched a new website using the latest Magento 2 Platform technology.

“It’s an exciting time to be part of this iconic brand as we embark on our next 142 years,” Rapson said. “We look forward to taking on even more opportunities and further growing our team in the future.”

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After four decades, Sanders is offering Peanut Brittle again

Clinton Township, Mich., November 22, 2016 – Sanders recently announced its new Peanut Brittle is available for national retail sale, and can be purchased in Sanders Retail Shoppes or online at www.sanderscandy.com.

Sanders Peanut Brittle was last made in 1974 at the old Sanders Plant in Highland Park, Michigan. After being flooded with requests from long-time fans, Sanders decided to bring back this timeless candy.

“The demand for new and classic Sanders products is greater than ever and customers are asking us to bring back some of their old favorites, said Walter Pilon, Sanders and Morley Candy Makers Senior Account Executive. “We are proud to once again offer such a popular item. The new peanut brittle is a great addition to our expanding line of snack items.”

Sanders’ new peanut brittle is made using real sugar and real butter, along with fresh peanuts to give it a classic nutty and buttery flavor. It is also hand crafted to deliver a more unique bite than other peanut brittles.

“When we set out to offer a peanut brittle we wanted it to be better and different than what is available from most candy makers today,” said Brian Jefferson, Chairman & CEO of Sanders & Morley Candy Makers. “This peanut brittle is perfectly cooked to the hard-crack stage making it more thin and crunchy than typical peanut brittles.”

Sanders Peanut Brittle is available in a 4-ounce self-standing box at a suggested retail price of $5.99, with an introductory price of $4.99 at sanderscandy.com and in Metro Detroit Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes.

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PR Contact:
Nakia Mills
Director of Public Relations
586-464-5368
nmills@sanderscandy.com

Sanders-Morley Candy Makers named a 2017 Top Workplace

Clinton Township, Mich., November 7, 2017 – Morley Candy Makers, Inc., owner of the nearly 150-year-old Sanders brand, has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Detroit Free Press. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement..

Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including leadership and job satisfaction, as well as benefits and pay.

“To be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health,” says Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “Who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together.”

Sanders & Morley Candy Makers has been a long-standing member of the Metropolitan Detroit community with some of its current employees working with the company for more than forty years.

“It means a lot to be named a top workplace based on actual employee feedback because we believe our team members are the heart of our company and the key to our success,” said Ron Rapson, President of Sanders & Morley Candy Makers. “We strive to provide an atmosphere where our people grow professionally and prosper financially along with the company.”

Sanders has employment opportunities available at its chocolate factory, distribution center and retail stores in Metropolitan Detroit. To learn more about available positions, or to apply, interested applicants can visit sanderscandy.com/careers.



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Sanders announces grand re-opening of flagship Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe

Clinton Township, Mich., October 5, 2017 – Sanders will celebrate the grand re-opening of its newly remodeled chocolate and ice cream shoppe in Clinton Township on Saturday, October 14th. .

The grand re-opening will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am and a special appearance by the Detroit Lions Mascot, Roary the Lion. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the store will hold a day-long celebration featuring giveaways, in-store special offers, free samples, free hot dogs and a variety of family friendly activities.

The renovations increased the previous store’s footprint by about 30-percent and expanded indoor seating from 10 people to 50, plus an additional 75 outdoor seats will be available during warmer months.

“We’ve put a lot of thought into loading the store with features to create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Brian Jefferson, Chairman and CEO of Sanders Candy. “We want visitors to feel compelled to stay for a while when they come to this store.”

“We are grateful for our growing sales and increased national recognition, but we know it wouldn’t be possible without our strong customer base continuing to share us with family and friends,” said Ron Rapson, President of Sanders and Morley Candy Makers. “This new store is just one more way to allow us to continue investing locally to give the Metro Detroit community even more positive memorable experiences.”

The newly remodeled shoppe will feature two waterfalls of real chocolate, a fully visible bakery where shoppers can see baked goods and dipped chocolates being prepared and it has impressive marble countertops paying homage to the classic fountain counters of Sanders shoppes in the early 1900’s.

“We are so grateful to have served the Greater Detroit Community for more than 140 years,” said Ron Rapson, President of Sanders Candy. “This store is an example of us combining our rich history with modern ideas to help create the next chapter of an exciting future for the Sanders brand.”

The entirely reimagined Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe is located inside the Sanders and Morley Candy Makers corporate headquarters and chocolate factory on Hall Road between Groesbeck Highway and Gratiot Avenue. A complete schedule of events for the grand re-opening event on October 14th is available here. The latest event information and discussion can also be viewed on Facebook.

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