Orlando, FL — Snax-Sational Brands, LLC is introducing variety packs holding 16 one-ounce bags of Candy Pop Snickers, Twix and new M&M’s Minis varieties. The new packaging format debuted at Sam’s Club. The candy-coated flavored popcorn is made with U.S. grown,…
1-800-Flowers Finalizes PersonalizationMall.com Purchase
Carle Place, NY — 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. has closed its acquisition of PersonalizationMall.com, LLC in a deal that was valued at approximately $252 million, the purchasing company reports. “The addition of PersonalizationMall.com to our unique business platform, including our all-star family of…
7-Eleven Strikes $21B Deal To Purchase Speedway
Irving, TX — 7-Eleven, Inc. the largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire Speedway LLC from Marathon Petroleum Corp. As part of the agreement, 7-Eleven will acquire approximately 3,900 Speedway stores located in 35 states,…
Bell Promotes Three, Hires Six At Northbrook Facility
Northbrook, IL — Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has promoted three and hired six employees at its Northbrook, IL, facility, the supplier reports. Nicole Iwicki has been named senior sensory scientist, and will now lead the flavor division’s projects and streamline…
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…
