Cracker Jack, the brand known for the “surprise inside” every package, and Macy’s are unveiling the biggest surprise yet this Thanksgiving: a float in the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This marks the first time a PepsiCo brand has presented a float in the iconic Parade that has long been […]
This year, the Crisco Pie & Baking Hotline (1-877-367-7438) is back to help home bakers master their desserts and restore baking confidence everywhere. Now in its ninth year, the Crisco Pie & Baking Hotline is expanding its repertoire to include all baking categories and ensure no cake, cookie or pie gets left behind. From how […]
Bright Food, China’s second largest food company, is set to acquire the remaining 40 per cent stake in Weetabix, having bought a 60 per cent shareholding in 2012 in a deal worth £1.2bn. Sky News reported that the deal is worth hundreds of millions of pounds and will see Bright Food control brands including Alpen, Ready […]
As the great British baking revolution continues, Betty Crocker is launching a new ‘two-in-one’ decoration solution for home bakers; indulgent vanilla icing and colourful rainbow sprinkles all in one clever package. This is the first product in the UK from Betty Crocker that offers both delicious icing and wonderful decorations together. Trust Betty Crocker to […]
The spirit of our ancestors never leaves us, and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) offers the perfect occasion to remember the lives of those who have gone before us and the family traditions they shared. Acknowledging those traditions, Nestlé Abuelita, the authentic Mexican chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, celebrates Día de […]
Spanish creative duo Ruth & Sira Garcia has created an assortment of skull-shaped chocolates that would make the perfect treat for Halloween. The designers named their creations ‘Chocolate Skulls Gone Nuts’, adding walnuts and gummy brains to the exposed white and dark chocolate skulls. They also came up with another design which has white chocolate […]
Leerdammer, a leading brand in the sliced natural cheese segment, is launching a ‘Love Me or I’m Free’ promotion for its Original and Light 160g Slices. The activity will encourage trial and drive growth into the £12million natural slices category which has enjoyed solid growth of 9.2% in the last year. Rolling out across all […]
Rowan Atkinson is back as Mr Bean in a new TV ad from Snickers. The latest ad from AMV BBDO‘s ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’ campaign shows a kung-fu expert turning into the hapless Bean when he hasn’t had his fix of Snickers. The 60-second spot aired for the first time in the U.K. […]
Hershey’s iconic Miniatures chocolates has recently had its packaging redesigned. Giving a modern update to the wrapper of each chocolate and its bag, the redesign by Sterling Brands also boasts a sustainability element to it. Each wrapper had its weight reduced by 0.050 grams. That small move, in a year, saves more than 271,800 pounds […]
Orville Redenbacher’s, a brand of ConAgra Foods, has teamed with business mogul Bethenny Frankel and her popular line of Skinnygirl products to introduce a satisfying new popcorn treat – Skinnygirl Microwave Popcorn. Now available in two delicious flavor combinations – Lime & Salt and Butter & Sea Salt, Skinnygirl Microwave Popcorn is a sensible snack […]