Associated tags: Candy, Sweethearts (candy), Rest, Cecile Vashaw, IRL, Gen, Movement, Spangler Candy Company, Generation Z, Sweethearts, Finger, Big Tech, Heart, Affection, Social media, Spangler
Locations: UNITED STATES, BRYAN, BANANA, SOUTH POLE, NORTH, OHIO, OH
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
BRYAN, Ohio, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweethearts, the beloved brand of America's iconic conversation hearts, is leaning into dating trends with a limited-edition release of Situationship Boxes just in time for Valentine's Day. The specially designed boxes contain blurry, misprinted candies that are as hard to read as Gen-Z relationships. Perfect for gifting, Situationship Boxes will be available to purchase at SweetheartsCandies.com starting Monday, January 8 at 9 a.m. ET. The brand is encouraging confused singles everywhere to get them while they last and give the gift as blurry as their relationships.
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- The specially designed boxes contain blurry, misprinted candies that are as hard to read as Gen-Z relationships.
- Perfect for gifting, Situationship Boxes will be available to purchase at SweetheartsCandies.com starting Monday, January 8 at 9 a.m.
- "Singles are taking 'situationships' to the next level this year, and Sweethearts is here for them," said Evan Brock, vice president of marketing for Spangler.
- Hence the Situationship Box from Sweethearts, filled entirely with sweet, muddled nothings and literal mixed messages.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Spangler BRYAN, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Sweethearts Candies, a product of Spangler Candy Company, is sending a "sweet-and-desist" open letter to all social media platforms sweetly requesting discontinuation of the use of the heart as a "like" button. The cheeky message states that the like button has lost its meaning and that Sweethearts is going to reinstate the value of sharing "like" with the world.
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- The cheeky message states that the like button has lost its meaning and that Sweethearts is going to reinstate the value of sharing "like" with the world.
- "The word 'like' used to really mean something before Big Tech companies got their hands on it.
- Or in this case, their fingers," said Kirk Vashaw, CEO of Spangler Candy Company, Sweethearts' family-owned parent company.
- The sweet-and-desist suggests a new button that better describes what people mean when they tap it, including a "heard" button, a "seen" button and a "cool story bro" button, among others.
b'BRYAN, Ohio, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spangler Candy Company announced today the return of the iconic Necco Chocolate Wafer Roll, available online and in-store this spring.
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- b'BRYAN, Ohio, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spangler Candy Company announced today the return of the iconic Necco Chocolate Wafer Roll, available online and in-store this spring.
- "We know this has been a long-awaited return, and we\'re ready to give chocolate candy lovers something they\'ve been missing.
- After a two-year hiatus, Spangler was able to return the original Necco Wafers rolls to store shelves with the recipe remaining essentially unchanged.
- Whether noticeable or not, the rolls will still revive the sweet feelings of nostalgia that come with unwrapping and savoring each delectable wafer.\n"We are confident that original and new fans alike will be delighted with the experience of the Necco Chocolate Wafer Roll," says Eschhofen.\nSince their inception, Necco Wafers have been enjoyed by fans of all ages.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
BRYAN, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spangler Candy Company, the beloved family-owned and operated confectionery manufacturer, announced today that Sweethearts Candies are returning for Valentine's Day 2021 with new sayings inspired by the most celebrated love songs from each generation alongside the familiar sayings like "BE MINE", "HUG ME" and "CUTIE PIE".
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- BRYAN, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spangler Candy Company, the beloved family-owned and operated confectionery manufacturer, announced today that Sweethearts Candies are returning for Valentine's Day 2021 with new sayings inspired by the most celebrated love songs from each generation alongside the familiar sayings like "BE MINE", "HUG ME" and "CUTIE PIE".
- With an aim to start the Valentine's Day season on a high note, 21 songs spanning the decades served as inspiration for the surprise mix of sayings featured on this year's iconic, heart-shaped candies.
- "Opening or exchanging a box of Sweethearts uniquely encourages connection in a way that sparks feelings of cheer, happiness and nostalgia.
- "It's been a beloved tradition in Sweethearts Candies history to bring new and exciting sayings to consumers each year.
BRYAN, Ohio, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Just when we could all stand for some good old-fashioned fun, Spangler Candy Company has announced the return of Necco Wafers, The Original Candy Wafer, to store shelves.
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- BRYAN, Ohio, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Just when we could all stand for some good old-fashioned fun, Spangler Candy Company has announced the return of Necco Wafers, The Original Candy Wafer, to store shelves.
- "We are delighted to bring Necco Wafers back into production and to share in their sweet return with fans old and new."
- True Necco Wafers connoisseurs may detect a richer cocoa flavor in the chocolate wafers due to a minor improvement made in the cooking process.
- "We know fans have been waiting anxiously for the return of Necco Wafers and anticipate high demand.
