Fun Friday: Betty Crocker 'SuperMoist,' Serendipity 3 x Ring Pop collab, Home Run Inn Pizza charity
Chomps teams up with "One Tree Hill" actors Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty.
Betty Crocker gets cheeky
Let’s talk about it—moist. You might cringe, you might laugh, but for Betty Crocker, it’s a badge of honor, the General Mills brand says. Over the past two years, cake sales have skyrocketed in November and December; and on Pinterest, cake is the undisputed holiday hero, baking up twice the buzz of pie with six billion impressions in November alone. So yeah, cake’s having a moment, and America’s #1 cake mix is giving people what they want. Betty Crocker is taking its SuperMoist line from the kitchen to the closet with a limited-edition merch drop. After consumers begged for their own SuperMoist gear spotted at NYC and Minneapolis Cake Picnics, Betty listened and created the SuperMoist Collection featuring varsity sweatshirts, dad caps, nostalgic totes, keychains, and for the biggest Betty fans, a “super bundle”—giving boxed-cake lovers a playful way to channel their Betty energy long after the oven cools.
Bling in the holidays with Serendipity 3 x Milk Chocolate Ring Pop
Courtesy of BazookaFor one week only, New York City's Serendipity 3 and Bazooka's Ring Pop have partnered to make the season a little brighter and sweeter! Consumers can celebrate the return of the LTO Milk Chocolate Ring Pop, a sprinkle-filled twist on the classic candy gem. Guests can sip on Serendipity's Frozen Hot Chocolate, enjoy festive photo ops, and soak up the holiday magic at one of New York’s most iconic dessert spots. Can’t make it to Serendipity 3? Consumers can still grab Milk Chocolate Ring Pop at Walmart and Walmart.com ahead of the holidays.
Chomps teams up with Cameo to "bury the beef"
Courtesy of ChompsChomps is teaming up with Cameo this holiday season to launch the “Bury the Beef” campaign, featuring One Tree Hill heartthrobs Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty. Murray and Lafferty are stepping back into their OTH characters, Lucas and Nathan, to settle their beef once and for all. As part of the campaign, Chomps is sponsoring a percentage off personalized apology Cameo videos from Murray and Lafferty to gift to friends and family ahead of the holidays. In the Cameo app, consumers can choose Murray or Lafferty to deliver a custom apology for arguments that consumers started while running on empty; select “Partnership Special” at checkout, and get a personalized video. To spread a little extra holiday cheer, Chomps will be gifting a limited number of Cameos to help consumers "bury the beef" with someone on their list.
Chicago Dept. of Family and Support Services, Home Run Inn Pizza host 4th annual "Miracle on 31st Street"
Courtesy of Home Run InnIt’s a great time for giving this holiday season when Home Run Inn Pizza (HRI), creating Tavern-Style thin crust pizza in Chicago since the 1940’s, and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) join hands to distribute more than 5,000 pizzas to 30 Chicago homeless shelters at the fourth annual “Miracle on 31st Street” on Tuesday, December 9, from 10 am until 11 am at the Original Home Run Inn, 4254 W. 31st Street. Chicago’s very own Dreezy Claus will jingle along with The Caroling Connection to spread sounds of holiday cheer for the occasion.
Yelp releases 2026 Trend Forecast
Photo: YelpYelp has released its 2026 Trend Forecast, covering food and drink, lifestyle, home, beauty and wellness categories. To build the Trend Forecast timeline, the website analyzes year-over-year growth in Yelp searches for each trend, comparing the year it forecasted it to the following year. To identify 2026’s rising trends, Yelp analyzed the change in consumer searches and review mentions, comparing September 2024 through August 2025 vs. the 12 months prior. For food and drink, 2026 food trends revolve around bold global flavors, Yelp says, spotlighting black sesame in pastries and desserts, artisan comforts such as sourdough creations and inventive cinnamon rolls, Mexican bakery items like conchas, and Scandinavian treats. Looking for a reprint of this article?
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