Butterfinger

VALENTINE'S DAY AND EASTER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SWEETER WITH FERRERO® NORTH AMERICA'S NEW & RETURNING SEASONAL TREATS

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

To spread the love and celebrate Valentine's Day and Easter this year, Ferrero North America is unveiling its portfolio of new and returning fan favorites.

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  • To spread the love and celebrate Valentine's Day and Easter this year, Ferrero North America is unveiling its portfolio of new and returning fan favorites.
  • Details on select items within Ferrero North America's 2024 Valentine's Day and Easter lineup can be found below.
  • Buncha CRUNCH Easter Box: Make children's Easter baskets even more egg-cellent with this fun and enjoyable treat for all to enjoy.
  • Butterfinger Easter Minis (7pk): Create the perfect Easter basket with these fun seasonal crispety, crunchety peanut-buttery mini bars.

Butterfinger® Celebrates FINAL FANTASY® VII REBIRTH Launch with Unique In-Game Bonuses

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterfinger®, the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery bar that gamers know and love, is teaming up with SQUARE ENIX® to help players Game Better with Butterfinger and gear up for the launch of FINAL FANTASY® VII REBIRTH on February 29, 2024 for the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console.

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  • As part of the collaboration, players can receive unique in-game content for FINAL FANTASY® VII REBIRTH by donating to Extra Life's Game Day event on November 4, 2023.
  • Gamers can watch their favorite Butterfinger team players' fundraising live streams on Twitch, and in the process, support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
  • Participants who donate a minimum of $5 USD at Extra-Life.org will receive a game code for the unique in-game item, the Shinra Bangle MK.
  • II1, a premium bracelet featuring an engraving of the Shinra Company logo that playable characters in FINAL FANTASY® VII REBIRTH can wear to boost stats.

Butterfinger® Invites Adults to Celebrate Halloween with First-Ever Butterfinger-Inspired Cocktail in Partnership with Digital Creator & Brand Fan, Tinx

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterfinger®, the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery bar, is introducing a spooktacular (and scarily irresistible) new way for adults to enjoy everyone's favorite candy bar this Halloween season – because why should trick-or-treaters have all the fun?!

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  • The iconic brand teamed up with quite possibly their number one fan, digital creator Christina Najjar, aka Tinx , to mix up their first-ever cocktail recipe for Halloween: the Butterfinger-Tini.
  • Now, fans 21+ can enjoy a new way to celebrate the spooky season with delicious and nostalgic flavors.
  • "Butterfinger is an irresistible, peanut-buttery treat that people have loved for 100 years, especially during the Halloween season.
  • For even more Halloween fun, follow along on the Butterfinger social channels, Facebook , Instagram , X (formerly known as Twitter ) and YouTube .

Kroger's Halloween Store is the One-Stop Shop for a Frighteningly Fresh Holiday

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

CINCINNATI, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared Halloween deals and scary season inspiration sure to haunt customers all month long. From variety candy bags to pumpkins and wicked cosmetics, Kroger is the one-stop shop for all the Halloween essentials.

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  • From variety candy bags to pumpkins and wicked cosmetics, Kroger is the one-stop shop for all the Halloween essentials .
  • "Halloween should be scary, but the prep doesn't have to be," said Stuart Aitken, senior vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer.
  • Digital Deal Alert—Receive 33% off all Halloween candy with a digital coupon October 13-October 15.
  • Eligible customers can now try the Boost membership with a free 30-day trial and subscribe on a monthly basis for as little as $7.99.

Butterfinger® Is the Official Candy Bar of Spirit Halloween and Is Giving Away Free Candy This Weekend at Select Spirit Halloween Stores Nationwide

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Halloween and Butterfinger® are teaming up for the sweetest collaboration of the year - it's all treats, no tricks because Butterfinger® is now the official candy bar of Spirit Halloween, the leading Halloween retailer in North America.

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  • To celebrate this scary good partnership, the go-to Halloween destination and iconic candy bar are teaming up to make the 2023 Halloween season the best one yet.
  • Fans looking to lay a finger on a free Butterfinger should check out their local Spirit Halloween .
  • Spirit Halloween is hosting a Butterfinger tasting weekend starting Friday, September 22 at select locations, handing out free Butterfinger bars to in-store guests.
  • We know trick-or-treaters and Halloween fans will come running to celebrate with Butterfinger and Spirit Halloween at your house!

Ferrero opens new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago to develop new cookies and other treats

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company the Ferrero Group, known for Keebler®, Butterfinger®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and other well-loved brands, today celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago. The new 45,000 square foot facility located in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building brings together Ferrero's R&D teams from throughout the U.S. and houses teams working on Keebler, Famous Amos, Mother's, Fannie May, and other brands in the Ferrero portfolio – a total of over 150 employees.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company the Ferrero Group, known for Keebler®, Butterfinger®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and other well-loved brands, today celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago.
  • "Our new Innovation Center and R&D Labs here in Chicago reflect Ferrero's rich heritage and will foster the creativity and culture that Ferrero known for around the world," said Alanna Cotton, President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America.
  • The company manufactures Butterfinger and Baby Ruth products at its plant in Franklin Park, and Keebler products on 110th Street in Chicago.
  • The ribbon cutting represents just the latest example of Ferrero's growth and investment in North America over the past few years.

The Iconic Candy Brand, Baby Ruth®, Partners with The New York Yankees for the 2023 Baseball Season

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Monday, June 26, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baby Ruth, the delicious candy bar bursting with dry roasted peanuts, rich caramel, and smooth nougat, has teamed up with the legendary baseball organization, the New York Yankees, to bring the timeless candy bar to the Stadium as a proud partner for the 2023 season. The brand will be collaborating with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality to bring Baby Ruth bars and a limited-edition Baby Ruth Milkshake to baseball fans at Yankee Stadium.

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  • The brand will be collaborating with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality to bring Baby Ruth bars and a limited-edition Baby Ruth Milkshake to baseball fans at Yankee Stadium.
  • Attendees can also pick up and enjoy Baby Ruth candy bars from select concession stands around the stadium and in the Yankees Luxury Suites.
  • "We are incredibly excited to partner with the New York Yankees to bring Baby Ruth to one of the most iconic teams in Major League Baseball," said Neal Finkler, Vice President, Marketing for Baby Ruth and Butterfinger.
  • Fans are encouraged to check out Baby Ruth's social media channels for chances to win New York Yankees or Baby Ruth-branded swag for the remainder of the 2023 season.

Alec's Ice Cream Goes Nationwide, Now Available in Over 1,000 Stores Including Sprouts Farmers Markets and Natural Grocers

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Petaluma, California, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alec’s Ice Cream , the pioneering brand that has shaken up the ice cream industry with its regenerative-verified and USDA organic-certified products made from 100% A2 dairy, is now available nationwide at all 392 Sprouts Farmers Markets and 166 Natural Grocers locations.

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  • Petaluma, California, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alec’s Ice Cream , the pioneering brand that has shaken up the ice cream industry with its regenerative-verified and USDA organic-certified products made from 100% A2 dairy, is now available nationwide at all 392 Sprouts Farmers Markets and 166 Natural Grocers locations.
  • Alec’s brand-new, award-winning flavor, Peanut Butter Fudge Honeycomb, is the brand's latest extension of that mission.
  • “Debuting Alec’s Ice Cream in Sprouts and Natural Grocers locations across the country is an incredibly exciting step for us,” said Alec Jaffe, Founder, and CEO of Alec’s Ice Cream.
  • As the first and only regenerative-verified & USDA organic certified ice cream, 98% of Alec’s Ice Cream's base ingredients are certified and verified regenerative organic (via Land to Market ).

Mayor Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined World Business Chicago (WBC) to announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit series focused on the Future-of-Food. Chicagoland's flagship startup and venture capital conference will return this May 3-24, 2023, at the iconic 167 Green Street in the city's Fulton Market District. The eighth summit since its launch in 2014, the Chicago Venture Summit connects local founders with investors, invites national and global sector leaders to explore the region's thriving startup ecosystem, and promotes Chicagoland as the global capital for food and ag innovation.

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  • After its inaugural success with two sold-out, sector-specific summits in 2022, the Chicago Venture Summit series returns in 2023 with Future-of-Food this May 3-4
    CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined World Business Chicago (WBC) to announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit series focused on the Future-of-Food.
  • The Chicago Venture Summit is one of World's Business Chicago's flagship innovation and venture programs.
  • "The Chicago Venture Summit has evolved from a local event to a premier global experience," said Mark Tebbe, Innovation and Venture Council Chair at World Business Chicago.
  • For more information, please contact Lauren Backe, World Business Chicago Lead for the Chicago Venture Summit Series: [email protected]

Nutella Lovers: Find Out If Your Holiday Baking Recipe Has What It Takes To Be "Nutella® Nonna" Approved

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ciao Bakers! This holiday season Nutella® is inviting baking enthusiasts to get their signature Nutella recipe "Nutella Nonna Approved" while encouraging families to create special holiday baking memories, together. Those who participate are entered for a chance to win a grand prize trip to Italy and one of 200+ weekly prizes. For every entry through December 11th, Nutella will also donate $1 to Generations United (up to $10,000), a national nonprofit organization that strengthens practices and policies to benefit all generations. And, entering is a piece of cake! Simply share your Nutella holiday recipe on Instagram using #NutellaNonnaContest and tag @Nutella.

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  • This holiday season Nutella is inviting baking enthusiasts to get their signature Nutella recipe "NutellaNonna Approved" while encouraging families to create special holiday baking memories, together.
  • Simply share your Nutella holiday recipe on Instagram using #NutellaNonnaContest and tag @Nutella.
  • Nonna Pia's irresistible charm and baking wisdom will warm your heart and inspire you to make Nutella treats like never before.
  • "We are proud to partner with the original hazelnut spread this holiday season to encourage baking collaboration among generations."