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Shell And Dunkin’ Expand Partnership Through Fuel Rewards Program

Shell Oil Co. and Dunkin’ have announced a national expansion of their partnership with the Fuel Rewards program. The “Sip Dunkin’, Save at Shell” partnership allows Fuel Rewards members with Gold Status and DD Perks Rewards Program members to save 10 cents per gallon every time they purchase five beverages at a Dunkin’ location. The “Sip Dunkin’, […]

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NCA Names Members Of 2020 Future Leadership Class

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) recently announced its five-member class for the 2020 Future Leadership Program, which is dedicated to helping young professionals access networking and professional development opportunities. “The Future Leadership Program creates incredible opportunities for young people in the confectionery industry,” said John Downs, NCA president and CEO. “Our last class of future […]

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Brach’s New Heart 2 Heart Conversation Hearts Have Modern Sayings

Brach’s is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a new addition to its line of conversation hearts. Brach’s Heart 2 Heart Conversation Hearts have sayings on both sides of the heart-shaped candy. This new offering joins others like Brach’s Tiny Conversation Hearts and SweeTarts Conversation Hearts, as well as other Valentine’s Day sweets from Ferrara. Brach’s Heart […]

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Morning Consult Reveals Most Trusted Brands of 2020

The United States Postal Service, Amazon and Google rank as the top three most trusted brands in the country, according to the inaugural Most Trusted Brands report from data intelligence company Morning Consult.  The report, the largest study of its kind, features an average of 16,700 interviews per brand for nearly 2,000 brands. It also […]

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Fourth & Heart Innovates Ghee Category With Woke Bars Launch

Venice, California-based artisanal food brand Fourth & Heart has transitioned to a lifestyle platform with the debut of its Woke energy bars. Harnessing its background in the ghee industry, the Woke bars will give consumers access to the benefits of clarified butter and collagen through an on-the-go format designed to power active lifestyles. Ghee is […]

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NBA All-Star Endorses Ruffles In Frito-Lay ‘Chip Deal’

Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay started the year with a rush of news, announcing new products as well as, for the first time, a new product created in partnership with an athlete. The “Chip Deal” Frito-Lay announced last summer with six-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to endorse Ruffles has yielded a new chip flavor: Lime & Jalapeño. […]

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Lakeview Capital Inc. Acquires The Mochi Ice Cream Co.

An investment fund managed by Lakeview Capital Inc., a Michigan-based family office, has closed its acquisition of The Mochi Ice Cream Co., makers of My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream and the largest branded manufacturer of mochi ice cream in North America. Lakeview Capital Inc. acquired the company from Century Park Capital Partners. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, My/Mo Mochi […]

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The Ziegenfelder Co. Celebrates Recovery Efforts After 2019 Fire

More than 30 employees of The Ziegenfelder Co. gathered at the company’s corporate offices on 19th Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, to celebrate their recovery efforts after last year’s fire. Company representatives from the Denver and Chino plants joined through video conferencing equipment. Employees, who refer to themselves as Zieggy Tribe members, shared memories from […]