Hackettstown, NJ — Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of specific varieties of Skittles, Startburst and Life Savers gummies because of the potential presence of very thin metal strands embedded in the gummies or loose in the…
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“I Love Reese’s” Month Declared With Social Media Campaign
London — May has been declared “I Love Reese’s” month worldwide with May 18 as a special day solely dedicated to the brand in the UK. The Hershey Co. is asking consumers to post the most creative ways they eat…
Goetze’s Partners With Sheetz On Cow Tales Milkshake Series
Baltimore — Goetze’s Candy Co., Inc. has teamed up with Sheetz, Inc., a Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, to launch a series of Cow Tales flavor-inspired seasonal milkshakes. The first two limited-edition collaborations, a caramel and cream milkshake and strawberry…
Mother’s Cookies, #IMOMSOHARD Partner For “World’s Funnest Mothers” Sweepstakes
Chicago — Ferrara Candy Co., Inc.’s Mother’s Cookies brand has partnered with comedic duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley from #IMOMSOHARD for a “World’s Funnest Mothers” Sweepstakes. Starting May 16 and running through June 26, moms can enter for a…
Ring Pop Celebrates 45 Years With Consumer Baking Contest
New York — Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Bazooka Cos., Inc., is kicking off Ring Pop brand’s 45th birthday with the launch of the #RingPop45Contest, asking consumers to share their Ring Pop moments on Instagram for a chance to…
Mondelez To Sell U.S. Gum Brands, Updates Long-Term Growth Projections
Chicago — Mondelēz International Inc. is updating its long-term algorithm to 3 to 5 percent organic net revenue growth, up from previous guidance of 3 percent plus. “Our competitive advantages in the marketplace and focused strategy on global snacking leadership…
New Skittles Pride Packs Support LGBTQ+ Community
Newark, NJ – To support the LGBTQ+ community and help celebrate Pride month in June, Mars, Inc., is teaming up with GLAAD for the third year to release limited edition Skittles brand Pride packs. This year, six artists within the…
Hershey Ranked Sixth On DiversityInc Top 50 Companies For Diversity List
Hershey, PA. — The Hershey Co. ranks sixth on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. This recognition reflects an advancement over the past several years from number 33 in 2018. “Being recognized on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity…
Hi-Chew Partners With MLB Teams For 2022 Season
Irvine, CA — Morinaga America, Inc. is partnering with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays to host on-site activations, product sampling and surprise elements for each of these teams during select home games throughout the 2022…
Target Updates Leadership Team
Minneapolis — Target Corp. is adding to its leadership team with the newly created role of executive vice-president and chief guest experience officer, focused on differentiating the retailer’s end-to-end guest experience. “Guided by our purpose of helping all families discover…
Five Below Shoppers Donate More Than $1.7M To St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. raised more than $1.7 million during its recent fundraising campaign to benefit the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The campaign ran from March 21 through April 18, with 100 percent of Five Below…
Hungry Acquires Healthy Snacks Company NatureBox
Washington, D.C. — Hungry Marketplace, Inc., a food-tech platform that connects businesses and chefs to provide food and event solutions for corporate America, has acquired the health snack company NatureBox, Inc. According to the company, this transaction increases Hungry’s national…
Läderach Opens Two Additional Retail Stores In North America
New York — During the past two months Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has opened two additional retail locations bringing the total to 40. The company’s two newest locations are in Cerritos, CA and Tyson’s, VA. “As the demand for premium fresh…
