Investment firm Highlander Partners has announced the acquisition of sugar confectionery firm Hillside Candy for an undisclosed amount. Hillside manufactures and markets organic, sugar-free confectionery products under the GoOrganic, GoLightly, Pick Your Color and Hillside Sweets brands. The product line predominantly consists of hard sweets but also includes fruit chews under the GoOrganic name. Products are sold direct and through distributors to grocery and pharmacy chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, …