HAYWARD, Calif. - Annabelle Candy Company, the Hayward-based candy manufacturer behind Abba-Zaba, Big Hunk, and Rocky Road, among other sweet tooth's favorites, will close its factory this fall.

HAYWARD — A candy manufacturer that was founded 70 years ago by a Russian immigrant will cease operations at its long-time East Bay site, a property the company sold to a big real estate firm two ...

We are incredibly excited to launch our new packaging designs and introduce the delectable Abba-Zaba Chocolate & Peanut Butter bar.” — David Christiansen, Vice President of Sales of Annabelle Candy Co ...

Annabelle Candy Co.'s Hayward factory is set to close in September. The candy makers are responsible for such popular items as Abba-Zaba and Rocky Roads. As many as 43 employees will lose their jobs.

Annabelle Candy, maker of Rocky Road, Big Hunk and Abba-Zaba candy bars, sold its office and manufacturing plant in Hayward to an affiliate of New York-based Fortress Investment Group. The company, ...