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Instigate Names Tony Bagnulo as Vice President of Trade Marketing

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Friday, March 8, 2024

ATLANTA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Leslie, President of Atlanta-based agency, Instigate , today announced spirits industry veteran Tony Bagnulo has joined the firm as vice president of trade marketing.

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  • ATLANTA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Leslie, President of Atlanta-based agency, Instigate , today announced spirits industry veteran Tony Bagnulo has joined the firm as vice president of trade marketing.
  • Bagnulo has 20 years' experience in beer, wine and spirits marketing, and will lead the agency's efforts with 21+ products in the on and off premise trade strategy, program development and activation as well as experiential marketing and sales support.
  • A Veteran of the United States Army, Bagnulo has developed and implemented trade marketing strategies for Diageo, Bacardi USA, and Sidney Frank Importing Company for leading global brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Jägermeister, Ketel One and Bacardi.
  • "Tony is a seasoned veteran and brings a wealth of spirits marketing knowledge to Instigate," said Leslie.

Makers of Proactiv, Clearasil, and Others Sued in Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Product Class Action

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Friday, March 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisner Baum filed multiple class actions alleging several companies sold benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products without warning consumers that they contain unsafe levels of benzene, a potent human carcinogen.

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  • Lab testing found numerous acne products formulated with benzoyl peroxide, including face washes, creams, and spot treatments, degrade to cancer-causing benzene under normal use and handling.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisner Baum filed multiple class actions alleging several companies sold benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products without warning consumers that they contain unsafe levels of benzene, a potent human carcinogen.
  • Class action attorneys Stephanie B. Sherman and R. Brent Wisner filed the complaints (Example Case: Howard et al.
  • "Our clients never would have purchased these products had they known they were exposing themselves to a dangerous carcinogen."

COSRX Returns to TikTok with the #PatThePeptide Campaign, Highlighting the Accessibility of Peptide Skincare

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The #PatThePeptide campaign aims to showcase and emphasize how COSRX's popular product, The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum , has made skincare more accessible than ever.

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  • The #PatThePeptide campaign aims to showcase and emphasize how COSRX's popular product, The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum , has made skincare more accessible than ever.
  • Easy Derm Skincare: The serum seamlessly integrates into all skincare routines, offering comfort and ease of use without fear of irritation.
  • Skincare for All: COSRX products are clinically verified, hypoallergenic, and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
  • Additionally, the top 90 winners will receive The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum and a randomly selected COSRX product from COSRX's collection.

SXSW EDU® Announces Winners of the 2024 Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival is excited to announce the winners for its 2024 Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge. The winners were announced at the Launch Spotlight and the Student Impact Ice Cream Social. Maro, NaTakallam, and Struggly were presented with the Launch Startup Competition awards, and ReAlign was named the Student Impact Challenge winner.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival is excited to announce the winners for its 2024 Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge.
  • The winners were announced at the Launch Spotlight and the Student Impact Ice Cream Social.
  • Maro, NaTakallam, and Struggly were presented with the Launch Startup Competition awards, and ReAlign was named the Student Impact Challenge winner.
  • "It's been such a great honor for ReAlign to win the SXSW EDU Student Impact Challenge Award," said Founder, Ashish Chettimada.

Upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips Rescues 25 Millionth Pound of "Ugly" Potatoes

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WOMELSDORF, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uglies Kettle Chips announces it has reached a milestone of rescuing 25 million pounds of "ugly potatoes" that have gone into making the brand's upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips, since its inception in 2017. The 25 millionth pound was rescued at Long Farms in Coudersport, PA.

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  • WOMELSDORF, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uglies Kettle Chips announces it has reached a milestone of rescuing 25 million pounds of "ugly potatoes" that have gone into making the brand's upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips, since its inception in 2017.
  • Salt & Straw will offer a limited-edition flavor of Chocolate Caramel Potato Chip Banana Bread which includes Uglies Kettle Chips and Urban Gleaners Upcycled Bananas.
  • Uglies Kettle Chips are Upcycled Certified™ by the Upcycled Food Association, which reports that sales of upcycled snacks are up in overall Dollar Sales by more than 500% since 2021.
  • Leading that trend, Uglies Kettle Chips are up over 600% in the past three years, and growing about 20 times faster than the Shelf Stable Potato Chips Sub-Category since 2022.

Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Since the brand's inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers.

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  • Since the brand's inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers.
  • "For the past 65 years, Barbie has used her global platform to empower girls to dream big, explore their limitless potential, and direct their own narrative to shape their future.
  • I hope other young girls are inspired to play out their dreams and recognize their limitless potential."
  • Walmart, featuring Barbie displays at locations across the country this spring under the theme "65 Years of Inspiration, Dreams Made Here."

Epic Passes Now On Sale for the 2024/25 Winter Season; Lock in the Lowest Price to Legendary Resorts Like Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain, Breckenridge and More

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

With additional partner resorts like Telluride, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts.

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  • With additional partner resorts like Telluride, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts.
  • Offered ahead of the season, Epic Day Passes provide savings up to 65% compared to lift ticket prices.
  • Provides unlimited, unrestricted access to 42* resorts – including Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek Mountain Resort, Breckenridge Mountain, Keystone Resort, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, as well as Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort* in Switzerland.
  • Epic Pass plans to provide access to Switzerland's Crans-Montana Mountain Resort: Vail Resorts plans to provide Pass Holders access to another international resort in the 2024/25 winter season.

Loacker Expands its Bestselling Dark Chocolate Wafers with On-The-Go Pack

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers increasingly seek better, lighter, and more versatile options for their favorite chocolate treats, Loacker, the iconic Italian wafer and confectionery company, is excited to introduce a new on-the-go pack of its bestselling dark chocolate wafers. Designed to be enjoyed on its own or shared with others, the convenient 45g pack of Loacker Classic Dark Chocolate Wafers makes it easier to indulge in delicious moments at any time of day.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers increasingly seek better, lighter, and more versatile options for their favorite chocolate treats, Loacker , the iconic Italian wafer and confectionery company, is excited to introduce a new on-the-go pack of its bestselling dark chocolate wafers.
  • Designed to be enjoyed on its own or shared with others, the convenient 45g pack of Loacker Classic Dark Chocolate Wafers makes it easier to indulge in delicious moments at any time of day.
  • Loacker is excited to introduce a new on-the-go pack of its bestselling dark chocolate wafers.
  • The line is an extension of the brand's Dark Chocolate Family, including Loacker's Tortina Dark Chocolate Enrobed Cream Wafers and Quadratini bite-sized wafers.

Jones Soda Launches Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda with Rainmaker/Locust Cider Partnership

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SEATTLE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its great taste, unconventional flavors, and iconic brand, has expanded into alcoholic beverages with the launch of Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda. Unique to the hard soda category, Spiked Jones is full flavor with the iconic brand's cane sugar formulation and elevated alcohol content. It was created in partnership with Rainmaker, LLC, producer of Locust Cider with national distribution. This is the first product collaboration of the northwest based beverage companies focused on operational efficiencies, incremental sales and profits for key retailers. 

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  • (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its great taste, unconventional flavors, and iconic brand, has expanded into alcoholic beverages with the launch of Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda.
  • Unique to the hard soda category, Spiked Jones is full flavor with the iconic brand's cane sugar formulation and elevated alcohol content.
  • "Jones has wanted to create a hard craft soda, but it was not possible to create the perfect taste until we partnered with Rainmaker," said David Knight, CEO of Jones Soda.
  • The launch of Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda follows Jones' recent expansion into food service in the USA and Canada, with Dot Foods and other key partners.

It's Nutella® Season at Paris Baguette: The New Spring Menu Includes Pastries, Cakes and Coffees Featuring the Iconic Hazelnut Spread

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MOONACHIE, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Baguette, your neighborhood bakery café, today is unveiling its new spring menu that includes an incredible lineup of Nutella® treats and coffees along with the debut of the innovative and on-trend Croissant Crisp. The menu features a variety of must-try items, including a flaky Croissant Donut with Nutella®, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Nutella®, Chocolate Hazelnut Lattes with Nutella®, available hot or iced, and much more! Handmade on-site at each bakery café by expert bakers and cakers, Paris Baguette's limited-time spring offerings are the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming return of warmer weather.

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  • The menu features a variety of must-try items, including a flaky Croissant Donut with Nutella®, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Nutella®, Chocolate Hazelnut Lattes with Nutella®, available hot or iced, and much more!
  • Handmade on-site at each bakery café by expert bakers and cakers, Paris Baguette's limited-time spring offerings are the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming return of warmer weather.
  • "At Paris Baguette, we are always exploring ways to bring exciting menu innovations to our bakery cafés, and our spring lineup has all that and more," said Cathy Chavenet, Chief Marketing Officer at Paris Baguette North America.
  • For fans looking to enjoy the springtime treats, these menu items are available nationwide at Paris Baguette locations starting March 6 through June 4.