02/03/2024
It's goodbye from Bruce and Helen, and welcome to Vic and Dale.
Victoria Carre
1 August 2008 saw Bruce and I embark on a totally new journey when we purchased Kapiti Candy Co. We combined a new household, a family of 5 cherubs, then threw in a business to complicate matters. Respect, trust and support from so many corners has seen this family business succeed.
Fast forward 15 years and 7 months and we have sold Kapiti Candy Co to Vic, Dale and their family. Victoria has worked alongside us for such a long time and her hubby Dale has shown he will support Vic on this new journey, along with their children and their extended family.
Itβs emotional on so many levels for the Mackenzie, Byers and Minnis families. We have educated our blended family of Charlotte, Josh, Ryan, Rachel and Harry and their loved ones, (plus latterly our bonus work kids of Megan, Rohan and Madison) on how a small family business in NZ operates β through sunshine, happiness and tears. And believe me over the last 4 years there have been many tears from me. Small business is tough right now. There has not been any sugar coating required for Vic, she knows what she is getting herself in to. Bruce and I are committed to work with Vic to see her and her family take Kapiti Candy Co to the next level of success. So while Victoria has purchased Kapiti Candy Co, Bruce and I are now employees of Vicβs and we are looking forward to what is ahead. We will be supporting her on this journey for as long as she wants and or needs us. Please support Vic and Dale as you have supported us π
Thank you to our wonderful customers, suppliers and everyone who has supported us on this journey. It has been a blast.