DeMet's will market Turtles in the United States. Brynwood Partners intends to merge another of its operating companies, Signature Snacks Company, the producers of Flipz coated pretzels, with DeMet's and integrate both product lines into a combined confectionery company.
Brynwood Partners announced that David D. Clarke will be appointed to the position of president and CEO of DeMet's Candy Company. Clarke had previously served as the president and COO of Signature Snacks. Brynwood Partners announced that it will retain the management team of Signature Snacks to run the newly formed DeMet's Candy Company. James Gerbo will be the senior vp of Marketing and Scott Hilley will be the CFO. Brynwood Partners has recruited Gary Parsons to serve as the vp of Sales. Henk Hartong III, managing partner, Brynwood Partners, will serve as the DeMet's Chairman.