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Those who have nostalgia for Washington’s famed Aplets and Cotlets candies may be heartened to know they’re not going away just yet. Two months after confection maker Liberty Orchards announced it would cease operations by June 1, the 100-year-old company found a buyer that will allow the brand to continue. A statement about the deal was posted on Liberty Orchards’ official website and Facebook page Friday, May 28, although there were no details about the identity of the buyer. “We will remain open and continue all normal operations until negotiations are concluded,” the company said.
Many Washingtonians are likely familiar with the fruit and walnut-filled Aplets and Cotlets candies coated in powdered sugar (similar to Turkish delights). Liberty Orchards started producing them in the early 20th century as a way to make use of surplus apple and apricot crops, advertising them in the
Liberty Orchards, the maker of Aplets & Cotlets, announced it would close its doors in March. Author: Mia Hunt Updated: 12:49 PM PDT June 1, 2021
In a Facebook post, Aplets and Cotlets, the chewy and iconic Washington confection out of Cashmere, announced they will remain open and continue operations like normal after they were expected to shut down in June.
In the post they said the maker of the candy, Liberty Orchards, is currently in negotiations with a prospective buyer.
The Facebook announcement on Friday, May 28 received over 100 comments, 400 likes and 700 shares.
Liberty Orchards is Still Open! We had planned to close on June 1st, but we are pleased to announce that the company.Posted by Aplets and Cotlets on Friday, May 28, 2021
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