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Just In Time for Springtime Celebrations, BRACH'S® Launches New Easter Brunch Jelly Beans with Flavors Inspired by All Your Favorite Breakfast Treats

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Springtime celebrations just got tastier thanks to BRACH'S®, America's #1 seasonal sugar candy brand⁺, with its new, limited-time Easter Brunch Jelly Beans. Through new and culturally relevant flavor innovations, like Easter Brunch Jelly Beans, the brand continues to inspire moments of connection amongst consumers.

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  • Through new and culturally relevant flavor innovations, like Easter Brunch Jelly Beans, the brand continues to inspire moments of connection amongst consumers.
  • Reminiscent of fan-favorite brunch foods and drinks, BRACH'S Easter Brunch Jelly Beans feature six new limited-edition flavors: Blueberry Maple Pancake, Chocolate Glazed Donut, Mimosa, Caramel Cold Brew, Cinnamon Roll and Berry Smoothie.
  • In addition to Easter Brunch Jelly Beans, BRACH'S is also introducing new Springtime Soft Jellies to its candy portfolio.
  • Available for a limited-time, fans can purchase BRACH'S new Easter Brunch Jelly Beans, alongside a variety of BRACH'S Classic Jelly Beans, BRACH'S Treat Size Pouches and BRACH'S Springtime Soft Jellies, at retailers nationwide.

Trolli® Partners with Top Pro Football Prospect Caleb Williams with Limited-Edition Trolli Pack

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trolli®, the rule-bending sour gummi brand known for its dual neon colors, bold flavors, and soft and chewy texture, announced today it has partnered with projected top pro football draft pick and college football award-winning quarterback, Caleb Williams. The partnership comes on the heels of Williams announcing his declaration to enter the upcoming draft and play professional football. Throughout his collegiate football career, Trolli sour gummies have been a favorite pre-game and sideline snack for the award-winning player.

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  • As part of the collaboration with Williams, Trolli will make sour gummi dreams come true for his biggest fans, with the release of an exclusive, limited-edition "Caleb Williams Mix" pack of Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers.
  • The pack features Williams' favorite flavor combination to commemorate the partnership and his announcement to turn pro.
  • For the chance to score a Trolli "Caleb Williams Mix" pack of Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, fans can visit trolli.com/Caleb-Williams through February 18, 2024.
  • Four-thousand First Prizes consisting of two (2) limited edition bags of Trolli® Sour Brite Crawlers - Caleb Williams Mix.

BRACH'S® Reveals "LOVE YOU" is America's Favorite Conversation Heart Message and Other Sweet Facts About its Iconic Valentine's Day Candy

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Will you BE MINE? A recent, first-of-its-kind Valentine's Day survey** by BRACH'S® has uncovered that most U.S. adults (78%) enjoy conversation hearts because the messages are fun to read. With the season of love upon us, fans can celebrate the return of BRACH'S classic, heart-shaped candies with sweet findings that reveal what people like most about the iconic treat – and what your favorite conversation heart messages might say about you.

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  • A recent, first-of-its-kind Valentine's Day survey** by BRACH'S® has uncovered that most U.S. adults (78%) enjoy conversation hearts because the messages are fun to read.
  • Those surveyed most often use conversation hearts to simply eat and enjoy (66%) or to tell someone that they are special (62%).
  • It's no wonder BRACH'S, the largest conversation heart brand*** in the United States, makes nearly 8 million pounds of the candy every year.
  • Smooth Moves: Americans whose favorite conversation heart message is "LOVE" are more likely to say their family loves doing social media challenges together, like dancing (25%).

The Best Way to Spread Holiday Cheer is with BRACH'S® New ELF Candy Lineup

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- You don't need to travel through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest or the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops to find holiday joy this year! BRACH'S®, America's #1 Candy Cane brand*, is making holiday moments sweeter with a new, limited time only lineup of ELF candy, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

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  • BRACH'S®, America's #1 Candy Cane brand*, is making holiday moments sweeter with a new, limited time only lineup of ELF candy, in partnership with Warner Bros.
  • BRACH'S is giving fans a chance to indulge in holiday candies inspired by the "main ELF food groups" including candy, candy canes, candy corn, and maple syrup:
    BRACH'S x ELF Candy Canes: Share little moments of joy with delicious new flavors inspired by the beloved film, including Buddy the Elf™ Maple Syrup, World's Best Cup of Peppermint Hot Cocoa, and Cotton Candy Headed Ninny Muggins.
  • Discovery Global Consumer Products to celebrate the adored film, ELF, that's just as synonymous with the holiday season as our candy canes," said Lauren Holtz Pezza, Director of BRACH'S and Seasonal Marketing at Ferrara Candy Company.
  • The perfect treat for snacking, baking, decorating, or gifting during the holiday season, BRACH'S Peppermint Candy Canes; Wintergreen Candy Canes; Cherry Candy Canes; Peppermint Mini Candy Canes; Peppermint Crushed Candy Canes, and more are available at retailers nationwide.

TraceGains Announces Date for Together 2024, Opens Registration for January Event

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceGains, the food and beverage industry's only networked ingredients marketplace, today announced that its highly anticipated annual food and beverage conference Together will take place virtually on January 24-25, 2024. With overarching themes of collaboration and innovation, Together 2024 will serve as a platform for esteemed thought leaders and industry professionals from across the globe to engage in meaningful discussions on the food and beverage industry's most pressing issues, from navigating supply chain disruptions and an evolving regulatory landscape, to ensuring quality assurance and meeting consumer demands for sustainability.

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  • The agenda is still being finalized, but several speakers, including TraceGains' partners and customers have already signed on, including:
    Gary Nowacki , CEO of TraceGains.
  • During their keynote, a panel of OWS team members will discuss driving quality, regulatory, procurement, and R&D programs forward using TraceGains' technology.
  • Ferrara Candy Company , recognized in TraceGains' 2022 Business Ingenuity Awards, and a fast-growing powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories.
  • Registration for Together 2024 is now open via the virtual event platform: together.tracegains.com .

TraceGains Announces Date for Together 2024, Opens Registration for January Event

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceGains, the food and beverage industry's only networked ingredients marketplace, today announced that its highly anticipated annual food and beverage conference Together will take place virtually on January 24-25, 2024. With overarching themes of collaboration and innovation, Together 2024 will serve as a platform for esteemed thought leaders and industry professionals from across the globe to engage in meaningful discussions on the food and beverage industry's most pressing issues, from navigating supply chain disruptions and an evolving regulatory landscape, to ensuring quality assurance and meeting consumer demands for sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • The agenda is still being finalized, but several speakers, including TraceGains' partners and customers have already signed on, including:
    Gary Nowacki , CEO of TraceGains.
  • During their keynote, a panel of OWS team members will discuss driving quality, regulatory, procurement, and R&D programs forward using TraceGains' technology.
  • Ferrara Candy Company , recognized in TraceGains' 2022 Business Ingenuity Awards, and a fast-growing powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories.
  • Registration for Together 2024 is now open via the virtual event platform: together.tracegains.com .

Ferrara Candy Company to Acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Ferrara Candy Company (“Ferrara”) today announced an agreement to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company (“Jelly Belly”) through CTH Invest, the lead holding company of Ferrara.

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  • Ferrara Candy Company (“Ferrara”) today announced an agreement to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company (“Jelly Belly”) through CTH Invest, the lead holding company of Ferrara.
  • The proposed acquisition would combine Jelly Belly Candy Company’s more than 100 flavors of Jelly Belly® jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections with Ferrara’s broad portfolio of sugar candies.
  • Its signature brand of Jelly Belly® jelly beans has been one of the most loved and recognizable candy products in the world since its introduction in 1976.
  • “As we considered the future of Jelly Belly Candy Company, we have been steadfast in our commitment to create a win-win situation for our employees, consumers, and products,” said Herman Rowland, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jelly Belly.

Laffy Taffy® and Mario Lopez Want to Host Your Next Family Game Night Featuring The Last Laff - The Candy Brand's First-Ever, Limited-Edition Card Game

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What's a potato's favorite game? If you know the answer, you could enter for a chance to win* the ultimate family game night with Mario Lopez and Laffy Taffy®, the fruity, chewy candy brand known for shareable "dad jokes" and laughter on every wrapper.

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  • Starting today, on National Family Game Night, Laffy Taffy is inspiring moments of connection with the launch of The Last Laff – an interactive card game that features jokes on every card and challenges families to laugh together and guess the punchline.
  • Play by one of two designated rules or choose your own "house rules" to create new game night traditions.
  • No matter how you play, the name of the game is to hold onto your Laffy Taffy mini bars.
  • To get things started, Lopez is sharing his family game night tips:
    Lay Down the Law: A good game night means the rules are clear and fair.

Grand Opening of Stash Dispensaries' new Orland Hills location

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ORLAND HILLS, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stash Dispensaries' new Orland Hills location is holding a grand opening event on September 16, starting at 10am, with something for every cannabis lover in store.

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  • ORLAND HILLS, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stash Dispensaries' new Orland Hills location is holding a grand opening event on September 16, starting at 10am, with something for every cannabis lover in store.
  • "Our Orland Hills Grand Opening will be a day of celebration, community, and all things cannabis," Stash CEO Matt Longo said.
  • Activities and experiences will include:
    Ribbon-cutting ceremony: Join us at 11am on the 16th for the official opening of Stash Dispensaries.
  • Stash Dispensaries – Orland Hills location is at: 9545 W 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487

BRACH'S® Launches First-Ever Candy Corn Club to Give Superfans a Chance to Win Exclusive Access to Candy Corn Year-Round

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know 62% of Americans enjoy eating candy corn to celebrate the fall season?!* If you're one of them, great news! BRACH'S®, America's #1 candy corn brand**, has launched the first official Candy Corn Club to celebrate the iconic fall treat and give superfans the opportunity to receive*** exclusive access to candy corn year-round. Imagine enjoying candy corn with your sweetheart for Valentine's Day or as a poolside snack in the summer. Now, it's possible with the first-ever BRACH'S Candy Corn Club.  

Key Points: 
  • BRACH'S®, America's #1 candy corn brand**, has launched the first official Candy Corn Club to celebrate the iconic fall treat and give superfans the opportunity to receive*** exclusive access to candy corn year-round.
  • As a membership perk, Candy Corn Club members will receive VIP access to BRACH'S Candy Corn throughout the year via free subscription boxes.
  • The BRACH'S Candy Corn Club gives superfans an exclusive and exciting chance to make moments sweeter with candy corn not only this fall, but all year long."
  • Alongside the Candy Corn Club, BRACH'S is introducing Fall Festival Candy Corn, which will be included in the welcome box for club members.