Brynwood Partners

Through these funds, the company owns firms and brands including Juicy Juice, Balance Bar,[3] and Pearson's Candy Company (Nut Goodie, Salted Nut Roll, Mint Patties, Bun Bars and Bit-O-Honey).

Other managing partners include Hendrik J. Hartong III, Ian B MacTaggart, Dario U. Margve, Kevin C. Hartnett, Joan Y. Mccabe and Nicholas DiCarlo (CFO).

[10][11] In 2018, Brynwood Partners bought the Funfetti, Hungry Jack, Martha White, Pillsbury and Jim Dandy baking brands from The J.M.

In June 2016, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice acquired a controlling stake in High Ridge Brands.

Subsequently, Brynwood consolidated its portfolio of confectionery acquisitions, which included Stixx, Pretzel Flipz, Treasures, and Turtles, resurrecting the dormant DeMet's Candy Company name.

[23][24] Brynwood received negative attention for its role in the work stoppage and sale of Stella d'Oro, including a reference in an op-ed piece by the AFL-CIO's Richard Trumka, published in The Wall Street Journal in April 2010.