Nassau Candy acquires AmuseMints LLC

Nassau Candy Distributors Inc., a Hicksville, N.Y.-based manufacturer, importer and distributor of branded and private label specialty confections and fine foods, said it acquired Denver-based AmuseMints LLC, a mint manufacturer in the souvenir, specialty retail and gifting industries.

The newly formed entity will be Nassau Candy’s souvenir division, AmuseMints Sweets & Snacks. The new division will join Nassau Candy’s thousands of confectionery, gourmet and natural foods SKUs and will merge its best-in-class manufacturing capabilities with AmuseMints' deep relationships in the souvenir trade, the company said.

Nassau Candy said its goal in joining with AmuseMints is to build a one-stop shop of confectionery and snack products to the souvenir industry.

“We have been looking for a strategic partner in the souvenir industry for quite some time,” said Lance Stier, a principal of Nassau Candy. “AmuseMints has a great following in this industry, and we are truly excited to make this the cornerstone of a new souvenir division.”

AmuseMints has been a fixture in the souvenir market since 2004. The company's creative packaging (including unique tin shapes), artwork, design library, licensed portfolio and short run custom capabilities have made the company a leader in the souvenir trade, Nassau said, with customers ranging from theme parks, national parks and airports to gift shops, zoos and other tourist destinations.

“My team is excited to become a part of the Nassau Candy family,” said Kip Zsupnik Jr., president, AmuseMints. “Our partnership will allow our company to have more than just mints. It will be business as usual except we will have a great deal more to offer our customers. Our goal is to become the largest supplier of confectionery and snack products to the souvenir industry.”