AMPERSAND BRANDS
Formed in 2025, Ampersand Brands is on a mission to craft the most coveted confections platform in the United States—blending handcrafted nostalgia with modern specialty gifting and indulgent innovation. We proudly bring together Lolli & Pops, a modern nostalgic candy experience, and Hammond’s Candies, a century-old, handcrafted classic alongside Mitchell’s Sweets, McGraw’s Taffy, and Old Dominion, each rooted in heritage and beloved by generations. Together, we are preserving the tradition of delight while innovating for the next generation. This next chapter builds on legacy brands, strengthened by operational scale, and driven forward with renewed creativity and a shared passion for joy.
BRAND HISTORY
1920'S NATIONAL TREASURE
In 1920, a young Carl Hammond began working as a candy-maker’s apprentice. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he founded Hammond’s Candies right here in Denver In the early years, Carl did it all: he developed the recipes, crafted and sold the candy, and was his own office staff Eventually, Carl hired someone to manage the store while he traveled the West, marketing his candy to other stores.
1940'S WORLD WAR II
Upon return from World War II, Carl’s only son, Tom Hammond, joined him in the factory to learn the art of candy making. While father and son focused on candy production, Tom’s wife, June Hammond managed the business. Hammond’s customer base and popularity expanded with the introduction of Mitchell Sweets, a fluffy and sweet combination of caramel and marshmallow
1960'S EXPANSION
During the 60s, Carl Hammond decided to retire from the candy making industry, so Tim Hammond and his wife June, together with their five kids, took over the company Tom continued to expand factory operations and purchased an enrober, a machine used to coat treats in in rich, smooth chocolate At one time or another, each of Tom’s four sons worked in the business, but it was his only daughter, Robin, who chose the candy business as her career.
1980'S GENERATIONS
Robin’s husband Emery Dorsey IV joined the business in 1985, learning candy making from Tom He later managed the factory and helped drive a hard candy expansion, producing candy canes and Christmas mix candies After purchasing a candy crimper, Emery introduced classic ribbon hard candy and jumbo candy canes a nostalgic success With Robin andJune’s help, he carried Hammond’s traditions forward. Hammond’s grew from a local treasure to a national name when Williams-Sonoma placed an order for hand- twisted lollipops, almond toffee, and peppermint pillows, quickly becoming a nationwide gourmet confection brand.
2000'S NATIONAL TREASURE
Hammond’s Candies entered a new era when the keys were passed to three candy industry veterans, ushering in a period of significant growth The company expanded rapidly, doubling the size of its factory and growing from 10 employees to more than 60 During this time, Hammond’s also opened the factory to the public for the first time, offering tours and launching its annual Candy Cane Festival each December. As the business continued to grow, Hammond’s moved to its current home a 35,000-square-foot facility just north of downtown Denver.
2010'S GROWTH
In 2010 Hammond’s acquired McCraw’s Candies and in 2012 they acquired Old Dominion Peanut Company, further diversifying their product catalogue In the 2010s, Hammond’s expanded beyond its traditional hard candies into packaged chocolate bars as part of a broader retail and product expansion. The line was further developed in 2018 with the launch of Belgian chocolate tablet bars, strengthening Hammond’s presence in the premium confectionery category
2012
L&P FOUNDING
The first Lolli & Pops store opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma in February 2012, and the brand quickly expanded, reaching 32 stores across 13 states within three years During this period, the company also began establishing its first wholesale relationships, starting with Nordstrom Building on this momentum, Lolli & Pops continued its growth trajectory in 2016 with the opening of 16 new stores across six additional states, including its first airport location.
PRESENT GENERATIONS
By 2017, the company had significantly expanded its wholesale distribution, securing notable partners including Anthropologie, Hudson News, Papyrus, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts By mid-2023, Lolli & Pops had grown to more than 50 stores across 25+ states In October 2024, L&P completed the acquisition of Hammond’s, financed by A-CAP, which assumed control in March 2025 Today, the combined company operates more efficiently as a scaled confectionery platform with both retail and manufacturing capabilities
NEW CHOCOLATE BARS
PISTACHIO
FLAVORS MIXED IN FLAVORS
COCONUT CREAM PIE OC438
SEASONAL MARSHMALLOWS
12/CASE | HANDCRAFTED IN DENVER | $6.95 MSRP
NEW OLD FASHIONED PILLOWS
HANDCRAFTED HARD CANDIES
HOLIDAY HUMBUGS
CHERRY, PEPPERMINT, SPEARMINT, & CINNAMON
9 OZ | 12/CASE $9 95 MSRP
BG24012
SWEET LUVBUGS
RASPBERRY WATERMELON
STRAWBERRY MANGO BUBBLEGUM
9OZ|8/CASE $995MSRP
BG23608
BROKEN ORNAMENTS
HOLIDAY SPICE, PEPPERMINT BARK, HUCKLEBERRY, & SUGAR PLUM
9 OZ | 12/CASE $9 95 MSRP
BG23412
PEANUT BUTTER PILLOWS
6 OZ | 12/CASE $8 95 MSRP
BG081012
LOLLIPOP DISPLAYS
CHEWY
GOURMET POPCORN
NATURAL CHOCOLATE CARAMEL
NATURAL SWEET & CHEESY
PIZZA
NATURAL BIRTHDAY CAKE
NATURAL SIRACHA CHEDDAR
NATURAL SUGARY CHURO
NATURAL SNOWY WHITE PEPPERMINT
SNACK MIXES
BLUEBERRIES, BLUEBERRY YOGURT PIE CRUMBLES, TOFFEE ALMONDS, & CRANBERRIES
PEANUT BUTTER CUPS PEANUT BUTTER BUTTONS PEANUTS PRETZEL BALLS & DARK CHOCOLATE TRAILBLAZER
PEANUTS, CHOCOLATE GEMS & RAISINS PEANUTS
TOFFEE PEANUTS TACO SESAME STICKS PEANUTS PRETZEL BALLS CHEDDAR WHALES & CORN 8/CASE |
CAJUN PEANUTS, TACO SESAME STICKS, CHEDDAR WHALES, & RICE CRACKERS
TUXEDO CRUNCH CAFE
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
PEANUTS AND BRITTLE
TOFFEE PEANUTS
6 OZ | 6/CASE $7 95 MSRP
OD25006
CLASSIC PEANUT BRITTLE FAVORITES BOX
16 OZ | 12/CASE $15 MSRP
OD21612
DOUBLE DIPPED PEANUTS
6 OZ | 6/CASE $7 95 MSRP OD24006
5 OZ PEANUT BRITTLE BOX
5 OZ | 12/CASE $5 00 MSRP
AMERICA’S 25OTH BIRTHDAY BRITTLE FAVORITES BOX
16 OZ | 12/CASE $15 MSRP OD25012
PEANUT SQUARES
6 OZ |6/CASE $7 95 MSRP OD23006
10 OZ PEANUT BRITTLE BOX
5 OZ | 12/CASE $7 00 MSRP OD20612
BULK & DISPLAYS
BULK CANDIES & SWEETS
VANILLA MARSHMALLOW BULK
BULK033600 10 LBS/CASE | $92 00 WS
SOUR PILLOWS BULK
PEPPERMINT PILLOWS BULK
BULK010410 10 LBS/CASE
BUTTERSCOTCH PILLOWS BULK
BULK010310 10 LBS/CASE
RIBBON CANDY BULK
BULK010510 10 LBS/CASE
LBS/CASE LEMON PILLOWS BULK
PC00130
LBS/CASE NATURAL PEPPERMINT FROST BULK
LBS/CASE
BULK110010
BULK110115
MINI
NATURAL CARAMEL SLABS
CHRISTMAS MIX BULK
SWEETS COLLECTION
VALENTINE’S DISPLAY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
1 OZ | 18/CASE FILLED DISPLAY W 8 D 8 5 H 8
LC22618
WILD CHERRY LOLLIPOP
2 OZ | 15/CASE $4 95 MSRP
LC04720
4TH OF JULY SWE
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CANDIES
RIBBON CANDY GIFT BOX
PEPPERMINT,CLOVE,CHERRY, CINNAMON,ANDLEMON
RIBBON CANDY ASSORTMENT
CLOVE,CHERRY,CINNAMON& NATURALPEPPERMINT
9OZ|12/CASE $1895MSRP RB90016
RB03312
RIBBON CANDY DISPLAY
3OZ|16/CASE $995MSRP ALLITEMSCOMEPACKEDINDISPLAY READYCASE-INCLUDES1DISPLAY
W1Ø"D55"H9" $995MSRP
CLASSIC HARD CANDIES
HANDCRAFTED IN DENVER
MIXED MINT PILLOWS ORGANIC MINT PILLOWS
5 OZ | 15/CASE $8 95 MSRP
PEPPERMINT PUFFS
FILLED PEPPERMINT STRAWS
5 OZ | 15/CASE $8 95 MSRP
MINI RIBBON
MIX
ART CANDY 5 OZ | 15/CASE $8 95 MSRP
SP56015
CANDY COAL HARD CANDIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HANDCRAFTED IN DENVER
Our Magic candy coal knows if you’ve been naughty or nice! These hard candies will dye your tongue if you’ve been naughty and will leave your tongue clean if you’ve been nice! A fun holiday tradition for the family!
CINNAMON
CANDY CANE SETS
PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE DIPPED STICKS
COCOA ESSENTIALS
PEPPERMINT STIRRER DISPLAY
ALL ITEMS COME PACKED IN DISPLAY-READY CASE 16 PIECES /DISPLAY W 6 75" x D 6 75" x H 9 25"
CANDY CANE CRUNCH COCOA
HOLIDAY SWEETS COLLECTION
CHANCE
2 25OZ 12/CASE $4 50 MSRP
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MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
Proudly handcrafted in Denver, Colorado, we specialize in creating premium nostalgic confections and providing co-manufacturing and private label support. Our operation combines traditional candy craftsmanship with modern production and bagging efficiency offering flexibility, reliability, and scale to meet your brand’s needs.
PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
Custom Colors, Flavors, & Shapes
Classic Seasonal Craftsmanship Traditional & Specialty Varieties
Daily Capacity: Up to 8,000 lbs Weekly Output: 40,000 lbs
Compatible with multiple pre-made bag variations
Designed to handle a wide range of SKUs, including nuts, snack mixes, gummies & waffle cones
High precision sophisticated scale ensures consistent accuracy
Ideal for bulk, retail & seasonal packaging programs
Fast changeovers for co-man and private label flexibility
Detailed Handcrafted Designs
Repackaging, Co packing, & Distribution Marshmallows, Popcorn & More
Handcrafted in Denver, Colorado
High-capacity bagging line ready to support your needs
Proven co-manufacturing and private label expertise
More than 100 years of operational and candy-making experience
Reliable, flexible, and passionate about sweet success
BULK CANDY RIBBON CANDY LOLLIPOPS ART CANDY SNACKS & MORE
At Hammond's, we've been making candy the thoughtful way for over a century-by hand, in small batches, right here in Colorado Each ribbon candy, lollipop, and chocolate bar is crafted with care real ingredients, and just the right touch of nostalgia But it's not just about how our candy is made-it's about what it creates: shared smiles, celebrated moments, and sweet connections that last. From the factory floor to family tables, every Hammond's treat is a little gesture of everyday generosity. Now part of the Ampersand Brands family, we proudly carry on this Denver-born heritage, continuing to craft confections that say what words sometimes cannot. Turns out. some of the best traditions start with the tastebuds.
