A Founder’s Exit Strategy in the Candy Industry

In this episode, Thomas DeMinico of BMO and LP Partner Kevin Slaughter hosted Maxx Chewning, founder of Sour Strips, which was acquired by Hershey in 2024, to discuss his experience in building and selling the brand. From understanding customer cravings and navigating the trial and error of finding the right manufacturer, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs at all stages on what it takes to build and sell a successful business.  

This episode originally appeared on Table Talk, a series with BMO and Levenfeld Pearlstein, featuring discussions with top executives on industry trends and issues.