Norwalk, CT — Pepperidge Farm Inc. is introducing limited-edition Jalapeño Popper Goldfish crackers. The new flavor offers a bold, cheesy taste with a slight kick of heat, according to the company. In addition, Goldfish has partnered with JNCO, the denim brand…
Kettle Heroes Features Tillman Foundation Scholars On Packaging
Tempe, AZ — Kettle Heroes popcorn company is launching a packaging campaign in support of the Pat Tillman Foundation, with bags of the product featuring stories of real-life heroes, including military personnel and spouses, and Tillman Scholars. “Further developing our…
NCA’s Downs Praises Candy Technologists For Innovation Through COVID
Washington — NCA President & CEO John Downs praised confectionery industry technologists for being crucial in helping the industry survive and thrive during the pandemic by maintaining industry operations through their on-going focus on innovation, safety and taste, during a…
Trick-or-Treat Cheat Sheet: Shipt, Mars Wrigley Reveal Halloween Candy Algorithm
Birmingham, AL — With Halloween right around the corner, Americans will soon start wondering how much candy will be needed for anticipated trick-or-treaters, and which sweet purchased will ensure their house is a favorite on the block. To help, Shipt and Mars Wrigley have teamed up…
Kellogg, Albertsons Join Forces To Feed Children In Need
Battle Creek, MI — Kellogg Co. and Albertsons Companies have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of childhood hunger in the communities they serve. Kellogg has donated $120,000 to the effort, $75,000 of which will support Nourishing Neighbors, a charitable program of the…
Frankford Candy Debuts Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bomb
Philadelphia — Frankford Candy is welcoming fall with the Frankford Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bomb, which will be available beginning this month nationwide while supplies last. “In 2019, we were the first to introduce the Hot Chocolate Bomb, and last…
Cleveland Clinic: How Much Halloween Candy Should Kids Eat?
Cleveland — Cleveland Clinic Dietitian Nicole Hopsecger, RD, recently shared insights on how parents can help their children manage their sugar intake this fall and still enjoy Halloween candy. “Halloween is a holiday, and it’s OK for kids to consume candy,” she…
Reebok x Jelly Belly Footwear Uses Sustainable Textile Sourced From Sugarcane
Fairfield, CA — Reebok International Ltd. and Jelly Belly Candy Co. are slated to launch a line of bold sneakers on September 28th on Reebok.com/jelly_belly. The shoes incorporate a literal representation of Jelly Belly’s signature sweetness by using a sustainable bio…
ADM Achieves Net Carbon Neutral Milling Operations
Chicago — ADM reports it has achieved net carbon neutral status for its U.S. flour milling operations, saying it is an industry first of its kind and scale. The company has 22 mills around the U.S. that process wheat, sorghum…
Confectionery Sales Jump By Double Digits In Summer Months
Cleveland — Confectionery sales during June, July and August increased 12 percent, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). In the longer 52-week period, sales increased 6.3 percent, with non-chocolate candy being the largest contributor to growth. The chocolate…
