Irvine, CA — Moringaga America, Inc. is partnering with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt for limited-edition Hi-Chew mango and passion fruit frozen yogurt, the candymaker reports. This marks the second collaboration between the two companies, as they released Hi-Chew dragon fruit frozen yogurt…
Mars Wrigley Launching Extra Gum ‘Real Friend Request’ Campaign
Chicago — Mars Wrigley Confectionery, U.S., LLC is promoting the Extra gum brand with a new ad campaign called “Real Friend Request,” which aims to highlight new usage occasions at home and drive brand relevance among shoppers. The 30-second spot features…
IT’SUGAR Receives 2020 Secaucus COVID-19 Award
Secaucus, NJ — IT’SUGAR received a 2020 Secaucus COVID-19 Hero Award from Hudson Regional Hospital in recognition of its support and donations to the medical facility during pandemic, the specialty retailer reports. The award was presented to Rich Llanes, general…
NACS Cancels 2020 Expo, Virtual Event Is Planned
Alexandria, VA — The 2020 NACS Show, schedule for October 11 to 14, in Las Vegas, has been canceled, according to the show organizers, stating that as part of daily communications with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA),…
Former NCA President & CEO Dick O’Connell Passes
Isle of Palms, SC — Richard “Dick” Thomas O’Connell, past president and CEO of the NCA, as well as a past president and CEO of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association and the American Cocoa Research Institute, died Monday at the age…
The Doughnut Project, Morinaga Team On Hi-Chew Watermelon Sugar Doughnuts
Irvine, CA — Moringaga America, Inc. and New York City’s The Doughnut Project have partnered to release Watermelon Sugar Hi-(Chew) doughnuts for National Watermelon Day (August 3), the candymaker reports. The limited-edition doughnuts have a candy shell glaze infused with Hi-Chew…
Crunch Brand Gets New Look
Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. has redesigned the logo and packaging for Crunch chocolate bars to reflect a more modern appearance, according to the candymaker. The new packaging highlights that the bars are made with “100% real chocolate” and crisped…
NCA Launches Supplier Locator Platform
Washington — As part of its recently revealed website refresh, NCA has launched a Supplier Locator to help manufacturers connect with vendors through an easy-to-use, searchable platform. The database of suppliers is searchable by company name, location, and product or service…
Godiva Supporting Sustainable Cocoa With Earthworm Foundation Partnership
New York — Yildiz Holding A.S.’s Godiva brand has partnered with non-profit the Earthworm Foundation to make sustainable improvements to the cocoa supply chain and growing communities in Ivory Coast, where approximately 40 percent of the world’s cocoa is grown, the…
SkinnyDipped Gets Investment from Singer-Songwriter Shakira
Seattle — Singer-songwriter, Grammy-winner and humanitarian Shakira has invested in Wild Things Snacks, LLC’s SkinnyDipped brand, the snack company reports. The SkinnyDipped line includes almonds and recently launched cashews covered in coatings such as dark chocolate cocoa, Lemon Bliss and…
