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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.

Dada Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Net revenues generated from JDDJ increased by 15.6% from RMB1,544.3 million in the third quarter of 2022 to RMB1,785.0 million in the third quarter of 2023, mainly due to the increase in GMV.

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  • Net revenues generated from JDDJ increased by 15.6% from RMB1,544.3 million in the third quarter of 2022 to RMB1,785.0 million in the third quarter of 2023, mainly due to the increase in GMV.
  • Total costs and expenses were RMB3,107.4 million, compared with RMB2,919.6 million in the same quarter of 2022.
  • Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Dada was RMB166.0 million, compared with RMB454.3 million in the same quarter of 2022.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, Dada expects total net revenues to be between RMB3,000 million and RMB3,300 million, representing year-over-year growth of 12% to 23%.

Centric PLM for Food & Beverage and Grocery Has Strong Market Adoption

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Centric PLM™ for Food & Beverage and Grocery is experiencing strong market adoption and value expansion. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, price, sell and replenish products such as multi-category retail, grocery, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

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  • Centric PLM for Food Producers, Brands and Retailers Proving Key to Strategic Transformation
    CAMPBELL, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software ® is pleased to announce that Centric PLM™ for Food & Beverage and Grocery is experiencing strong market adoption and value expansion.
  • Since PLM market leader Centric Software entered this vertical about 3 years ago, hundreds of market-driven enhancements, innovations and best practices have been incorporated into Centric PLM and Centric Visual Boards™.
  • Today, over 50 food, beverage, cosmetics and personal care producers, brands and retailers—from multi-billion-dollar organizations to vegan food startups—have selected Centric solutions to strengthen their market position and streamline commercialization.
  • See Centric solutions for Food & Beverage in action at NRF 2024, Booth #6257, or https://www.centricsoftware.com/l/35842/2023-12-04/wc8qdp [request a demo].

FERRERO® NORTH AMERICA DEBUTS NEW HOLIDAY TREATS TO HELP MAKE SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS EVEN MORE SPECIAL

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Whether you're throwing a holiday party, gifting the host or hostess, or shopping for someone special, there are a slew of tasty treats to choose from.

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  • Whether you're throwing a holiday party, gifting the host or hostess, or shopping for someone special, there are a slew of tasty treats to choose from.
  • Details on select items within Ferrero North America's 2023 holiday lineup can be found below.
  • The assortment also features our traditional Ferrero Rocher®, and Raffaello® (a California white almond and coconut from the Pacific Islands).
  • Available in counts of 12, 16 and 24, these premium chocolates in iconic gold wrappers are sure to elevate holiday tablescapes.

Sharecare announces third quarter 2023 financial results and operational highlights

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR ), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR ), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • “I am pleased with our strong financial results in the third quarter, including record adjusted EBITDA margins, execution against our core KPIs, successful implementation of our comprehensive cost-savings program, and advancement toward cash flow breakeven,” said Jeff Arnold, chairman and CEO of Sharecare.
  • Net loss attributable to Sharecare of $24.5 million compared to $27.4 million, a decrease of $2.9 million.
  • Strong performance across Sharecare’s channels, including record revenue in Provider, was offset slightly by lower volumes in our nurse staffing service.

Luxury Chocolatier Ferrero Rocher® Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Golden Hosting Kits

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We all know that hosting a great dinner is no small feat – there's the table setting, juggling the shopping and preparation of several dishes ... and we haven't even gotten to cleanup!

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  • For over 40 years Ferrero Rocher has added a touch of luxury to the hosting season.
  • This year in collaboration with Table + Teaspoon, a Golden Hosting Kit is available to help elevate any holiday gathering.
  • This year Ferrero Rocher® will debut our Golden Hosting Kit adorned with golden tableware, décor and utensils for your next celebration.
  • "Now, the fun and creativity of hosting friends and family is accessible to everyone with the Golden Hosting Kit.

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.

U.S. Air Force Veteran and wife open Gotcha Covered of Roseville

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, welcomes Steve and Terri Ferrero to the franchise family. Steve and Terri own and operate Gotcha Covered of Roseville, the newest location in California.

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  • Steve and Terri own and operate Gotcha Covered of Roseville, the newest location in California.
  • "California is a state that isn't short on entrepreneurial opportunities," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • A United States Air Force veteran, Steve has over three decades of product development experience with companies like Apple and Microsoft.
  • To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Roseville, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/roseville/ .

The Best of What's New CSP Announces Winners of 2023 Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CSP is excited to announce the winners of its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CSP is excited to announce the winners of its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest.
  • Hundreds of convenience retailers voted in this year's competition, choosing winners from CPG manufacturers large and small.
  • Awards will be presented to the contest winners during the NACS Show convention and tradeshow Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta.
  • Hershey Co.'s Reese's Dipped Animal Crackers are bite-sized animal crackers covered in peanut butter candy and dipped in milk chocolate.

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.