Parsipanny, NJ — Ferrero U.S.A., Inc.‘ s 2021 Valentine’s Day lineup includes new offerings and upgrades to classic brands from Ferrero Rocher, Golden Gallery, Butterfinger, Crunch, Tic Tac and Kinder Joy. In addition, the company is featuring inspiration for consumers…
American Licorice’s Valentine’s Day Care Crate Hold Treats From Top Candymakers
La Porte, IN — American Licorice Co. is partnering with several candymakers to introduce Valentine’s Day Care Crates. Each box, decorated with messages of care and love is filled with an assortment of Sour Punch Hearts, Red Vines Valentine Twists, Goetze’s…
Utz Brands To Acquire Vitner’s Brand From Snak King
Hanover, PA — Utz Brands, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, reports its subsidiary, Utz Quality Foods, LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to Vitner’s, a brand of…
TricorBraun To Be Acquired by Ares Management, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
St. Louis — Global packaging provider TricorBraun, Inc. has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, with the two entities acquiring a majority interest…
Cavanna Reorganizes To Focus On Future Growth
Prato Sesia, Italy — Effective January 1st, Cavanna Group has reorganized with the declared objective of evolving towards a greater use of its resources. Succeeding Giulio Cicognani, Riccardo Cavanna assumes the position of Chairman of the Board and Lead Strategist…
Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix Blends Crunchy Cheetos, Popcorn
Plano, TX — PepsiCo, Inc. is extending its Cheetos brand with Crunch Pop Mix — a combination of traditional Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Popcorn, which was introduced during last year’s Super Bowl LIV. According to the company, the product “is…
Convenience Stores Report Strong Sales In 2020
Alexandria, VA — Convenience retailers say in-store sales grew in 2020, with twice as many reporting an in-store sales increase than a decrease (59 percent vs. 30 percent, respectively), according to a NACS survey of U.S. convenience store owners. Convenience…
NCA Reveals Members Of The 2021 Future Leadership Program
Washington DC — Five young professionals from across the industry have been selected for NCA’s 2021 Future Leadership Program. The initiative is part of the Association’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) with support from the NCSA Candy Hall of Fame. Launched…
See’s Asks Consumers To Submit ‘Sweet Ideas’ To Kick Off Centennial
San Francisco — See’s Candy Shops, Inc. is kicking off its centennial anniversary by asking its customers to submit their ideas for the company’s next candy with the launch of the “What’s Your Sweet Idea?” campaign. Consumers are being encouraged…
Mantrose-Haeuser Introduces Plant-Based Gummi Polishes
Westport, CT — Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. is expanding its range of plant-based Certicoat anti-sticking polishes for gummi vitamins, fruit snacks and other functional gummies. According to the company, the clean-label Certicoat coatings are designed using natural plant-based waxes and oils…
