Hershey, PA — With consumers poised to celebrate National S’mores Day on August 10, The Hershey Co. has released data showing sales of the components used to make this classic summer treat have increased dramatically during current quarantine and stay-at-home…
Snack Pop Debuts Variety Packs In Club Channel
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,…
Pack Expo 2020 Event Canceled, Virtual Platform Planned For November
Herndon, VA — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, today announced it has canceled its in-person Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Chicago, scheduled for November 8 to 11. According to a statement from the association,…
Ferrara Rolls Out Laffy Taffy Laff Bites
Chicago — Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. is extending the Laffy Taffy brand with Laff Bites, which have a candy shell covering cherry, strawberry, green apple and blue raspberry taffies, the candymaker reports. During early in-store trials, the product has helped…
Morinaga, Menchie’s Team On Two Hi-Chew Frozen Yogurt Flavors
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…
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…
