Private Label Strength Queen City Candy specializes in everyday/private label and custom manufacturing, presenting a strong opportunity to upsell private label confectionery lines or co-manufacture for regional retailers seeking U.S.-made candy with flexible packaging and rapid turnaround.

Capacity and Scale With a 5 million lb storage capacity, 30,000 units per shift per machine, and up to 250,000 units per day, there is substantial capacity for short- to mid-cycle production runs for large retailers or seasonal campaigns, including fast replenishment of shelf-ready SKUs.

Quality & Compliance All suppliers used are SQF Level II or III certified, signaling a strong quality and safety profile that appeals to major retailers and private-label customers prioritizing compliant, high-quality candy products.

Recent Ownership Acquired by Highlander Partners in 2018, the company has backing from a private-equity sponsor, which can be leveraged in conversations about scalable growth, capacity investments, and long-term contract opportunities with large customers.

Gummies Expertise State-of-the-art Bosch Mogul gummy, jelly, fruit snack, and nutraceutical production capabilities combined with an in-house art and design team enable customizable, design-forward products suitable for NDAs with brands seeking unique, platform-based candy lines.