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Private Label: Missed C-Store Opportunity
Private label products or store brands are growing faster in convenience stores compared to other stores and represent a tremendous growth opportunity for the convenience channel, according to new research from The Nielsen Co., Schaumburg, Ill.
‘REAL PEEPS’ Help Get Out the Vote
David Ottogalli, a Washington, D.C.-based artist and the Web master for www.peepsshow.com, recently created a tribute to the election process called “REAL PEEPS VOTE.”
Spangler Names New Dum Dum Flavor
Spangler Candy Co., Bryan, Ohio, has announced the results of its 2008 Pop Vote to elect the next new flavor of Dum Dum Pop: Strawberry Shortcake.
Taking it in the Stride
A friend recently forwarded me a link to a Web video that is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen online.
M&M’S Premiums Make Star-Studded Debut
Smooth and sophisticated describes the latest introduction from Mars Snackfood … as well as the way in which the company launched the product in early September.
Toxic Wasteland
Move over Indiana Jones. The Crystal Skull’s got nothin’ on Professor Sauernoggin and the Landfill of Doom, the latest adventure from the makers of Toxic Waste candy.
Where in the World Is ... Mr. Jelly Belly?
In December, Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif., will launch a national “Where’s Mr. Jelly Belly?” sweepstakes inviting fans to search for the mascot in locations around the world.
Top of the Pops
Following in the footsteps of other popular boy bands, The Jonas Brothers are one hot ticket — just ask any pre-teen this side of New Jersey, the home of this pop-punk trio. Prior to its summer tour of both the United States and Europe, the three siblings paused for a special performance on behalf of one well-known novelty candy.
BestSweet Celebrates 24 Years of Service
What began as Beacon Sweets, a South African confectionery company founded back in 1932, BestSweet, Inc. has a lot to celebrate this year as its Mooresville, N.C., facility marks 20 years of service in the confection and nutraceutical industries.
Death by Chip
Kettle Foods, Salem, Ore., has added a spicy flavor to its innovative lineup: Death Valley Chipotle. Winner of Kettle brand’s fourth annual People’s Choice campaign, 5- and 9-oz. bags of the new chip now are hitting shelves nationwide.
People
Scott Silverstein has been named president and CEO of The Topps Co., New York, N.Y. Since 1994, Silverstein has served as president and COO of the confectionery creator and marketer.
America’s Next Pop Idol; SNICKERS Puts the Pedal to the Medal ...
Spangler Candy Co. is getting out the vote. The Bryan, Ohio-based candy maker, which produces 8 million Dum Dum Pops per day, wants the American public to choose the next two flavors for its assortment.
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