Our Sweet Story
The Beginning
Born from a passion for sweets
Cima Confections began its sweet story in 1989. Starting by producing die-formed lollipops, Cima sold laydown bags, bulk, and strip-o-pops to a variety of retail channels.
Cima is also a private label confection supplier and has been for many years. Cima holds the belief that the key to a successful business partnership is to offer exceptional quality, great service and high profit margin.
Est. Since
Three Decades of Confectionery Excellence
From humble beginnings in die-formed lollipop production to a nationally recognized gourmet brand — Cima's story is built on craftsmanship, care, and an unwavering commitment to taste.
Milestones
A timeline of growth
The Founding
Cima launches with die-formed lollipops, serving retail channels across laydown bags, bulk, and strip-o-pops.
A New Vision
Cima sees an opportunity in the deposited gourmet lollipop category and begins developing its initial manufacturing capabilities.
Yummy·Lix® is Born
The Yummy·Lix® gourmet lollipop is introduced to the market — setting a new standard for taste and quality.
Scaling Up
New manufacturing equipment added to increase the capacity of Yummy·Lix® production.
The Signature Brand
Meet Yummy·Lix®
In 2001, Cima saw an opportunity in the deposited gourmet lollipop category. With only one key player in this category, Carousel®, Cima began developing its initial manufacturing capabilities. The Yummy·Lix® gourmet lollipop was introduced to the market in 2003.
The taste profile and smooth mouth feel of the deposited Yummy·Lix® gourmet lollipops set a new standard for taste and quality.
Cima continued to grow, and in 2012 was able to add more manufacturing equipment to increase the capacity of Yummy·Lix® production. Now, with its manufacturing in place, Cima is eagerly pursuing all classes of retail sales.
Yummy·Lix® Gourmet
Hot Pops
Sour Mania
Yummy Lips™ & Hearts™
More Than Candy
Sweetness that gives back
The years that followed Yummy·Lix® introduction, Cima realized that the market opportunity was even greater than anticipated. Cima shifted its focus from retail to cause marketing for the Yummy·Lix® gourmet lollipop brand.
There were people and groups that need help getting money and Cima knew Yummy·Lix® would be a sweet way to help meet those needs.
There were people and groups that need help getting money and Cima knew Yummy·Lix® would be a sweet way to help meet those needs.
— Cima Confections
Our Principles
The Cima commitment
Exceptional Quality
Cima holds the belief that the key to a successful business partnership is to offer exceptional quality, great service and high profit margin.
Great Service
Great service is a cornerstone of every Cima partnership — reliability, responsiveness, and genuine care for every client relationship.
High Profit Margin
Cima believes every business partner deserves strong returns — products priced and positioned to ensure high profit margin.
"CREATING SMILES"
Since 1989
We're looking forward to "CREATING SMILES" with everyone who enjoys our delicious Yummy·Lix® Gourmet Lollipop and other shaped lollipops like Sour Mania, Hot Pops, Yummy Lips™, Yummy Hearts™ and others.
