Elmer Chocolate Sold to Florida Equity Firm

Louisiana-based Elmer Chocolate, maker of Gold Brick Eggs, sold to Florida corporate group

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Elmer Chocolate. This Louisiana candy maker is famous for its heart-shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day and its popular Easter treats, like Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs. According to a news release, the Nelson family, which has run Elmer for three generations, will keep partial ownership and continue leading the company. The purchase price was not disclosed. Th…

Elmer Chocolate sold to Florida equity firm

Elmer's Chocolate, maker of gold brick eggs, sold after 200 years to Florida's Hoffman family, aiming for brand expansion while retaining current staff.

Elmer Chocolate, Louisiana maker of Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash, sold to Florida firm

Elmer Chocolate, the Louisiana candymaker best known for its seasonal boxed chocolates and Gold Brick and Heavenly Hash eggs, has been sold to a family-owned conglomerate based in Florida, ending local ownership of the Ponchatoula manufacturer after nearly two centuries.

Elmer Chocolate partners with Florida company, promises more jobs and same sweet traditions

PONCHATOULA — For nearly 170 years, Elmer Chocolate has been the taste of Louisiana holidays, from Valentine's hearts to Easter eggs that disappear faster than the kids' baskets.Now, the Ponchatoula icon has teamed up with a new majority owner, the Hoffman Family of Companies out of Florida.“They're our partners," Elmer Chocolate CEO Robert Nelson said. "My brother, family, and I are still significantly invested in the company. They are a majori…