Fun Friday: Wasa 'Snackle' Set, Spudwoman of the Year award, new SkinnyPop ads, Dove helping 'Mommy Gap' Dove releases Mom Experience Translator, an AI tool designed to help moms looking to reenter workforce after taking a "Mommy Gap." Liz Parker May 10, 2024 This week's Fun Friday includes a "Snackle" Set from Wasa, "Spudwoman of the Year" award, new SkinnyPop ad campaign, and more.Read More
Tate & Lyle announces emissions reduction targets The science-based reduction targets will ideally be met by 2028. Liz Parker May 10, 2024 The Science Based Targets initiative validates Tate & Lyle’s new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.Read More
Nassau Candy to unveil world's largest jawbreaker The brand will debut its Giant Packaged Jawbreaker at Sweets & Snacks Expo. Liz Parker May 10, 2024 The brand's assortment features large 4-inch, wrapped, Cinnamon, and other jawbreakers.Read More
Food tech startup Voyage Foods brings in $52M funding The company has raised $94M in funding to date. Liz Parker May 9, 2024 Bay Area food innovation company Voyage Foods, maker of cocoa-free chocolate, has closed a round of $52M, bringing its total funding to $94M.Read More
Chocolove adds new flavor at U.S. Walmart stores Walmart also carries two of the brand's other dark chocolate flavors. Liz Parker May 9, 2024 The chocolate is vegan-friendly, made from traceable cocoa, and is Non-GMO Project Verified, with a suggested retail price of $3.00.Read More
Sprinkles expands to candy aisle with chocolate launch The cupcakes company adds CPG products to its repertoire. Liz Parker May 9, 2024 Sprinkles, the dessert bakery, is entering the retail space with its first line of CPG products: Sprinkles Chocolate Bars and Sprinkles Mini Chocolates. Read More
HI-CHEW introduces gummies at Sweets & Snacks Expo Both varieties (sour and non-sour) will be available in three flavors. Liz Parker May 9, 2024 The brand’s classic chewlets are reimagined into a new gummy format in both sweet and sour options.Read More
Better Sour taps CPG industry veteran as SVP of sales Steve Wangler joins the company amidst a period of growth. Liz Parker May 9, 2024 Wangler brings more than four decades of experience in CPG, most recently as VP of sales at The Good Crisp Company. Read More
In memorium: Rob Auerbach, owner/CEO, CandyRific The businessman passed away on May 7. Liz Parker May 8, 2024 Auerbach was a toy and novelty candy creator for more than 40 years, with many historic items reaching the market. Read More
Reese's Puffs releases new Dragon Ball Z cereal Fans can find the cereal on the brand's website and in stores on May 9. Liz Parker May 8, 2024 Consumers can tilt the box from side to side to see Goku go Super Saiyan for Reese's Puffs cereal. Read More