Our Sweet Story
The Beginning
Born from a passion for sweets
Cima Confections began crafting Smiles in 1989. Where it all began every great story with a simple passion. For Cima Confectionss , That passion was sweets- and a simple mission to bring smiles to faces everywhere.Starting by producing die-formed lollipops, Cima sold laydown bags, bulk, and strip-o-pops to a variety of retail channels.
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. Creating Smiles to all.
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®
we saw an opportunity to create something truly premium, moving beyond traditional hard candy into the art of deposited gourmet lollipops. We invested in our future, building custom manufacturing capabilities from the ground up. In 2003, that vision came to life with the birth of Yummy Lix© Gourmet Lollipops. It was a turning point that elevated Cima from a local favorite to a nationally recognized gourmet brand.Scaling Up ExcellenceBy 2012, the demand for Yummy Lix© was skyrocketing. To keep up with the love from our customers, we scaled our operations, installing state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to drastically increase our production capacity without ever sacrificing the quality we are known for. Making these gourmet treats has never been just a business to us—it is a lifelong passion.Delivering More Than CandyAt Cima Confections, we deliver more than candy to our customers—we are creating smiles. Smiles for our wholesalers, retailers, and fundraising groups who receive a superior product that helps them grow and succeed.Smiles for the consumers who unwrap a vibrant explosion of flavor that never fails to please.Why Premium Retailers Choose Yummy Lix©We believe that a premium product should care for the planet while driving business success. We continually innovate to support.
The taste profile and smooth mouth feel of the deposited Yummy·Lix® gourmet lollipops set a new standard for taste and quality.
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.
