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‘Hoo Hoo’ Holidays With Pillsbury Doughboy Sweater

Published November 7, 2022

The magic of the holidays is right up your sleeve with Pillsbury’s new limited-edition holiday Doughboy sweater. To celebrate an iconic holiday menu staple, the sweater features a scannable Pillsbury crescent roll on the left-hand sleeve. Simply hold your smart phone to the NFC chip sewn into the crescent roll on the sweater to unlock fan-favorite seasonal recipes, holiday playlists, tips for baking and inspiration to bring even more magic to the holidays!

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Since 1965, the Doughboy’s iconic laugh has been synonymous with baking traditions. And now you can take that laugh with you to every holiday party, ugly sweater contest and cookie exchange. Just press the belly of the Doughboy on the sweater to hear the classic “hoo hoo!”

The Pillsbury holiday sweater adds an extra sprinkle of joy this season, but Pillsbury products add even more magic with less stress, making holiday baking easier than ever. From Crescent Rolls and Grands! Biscuits and Cinnamon Rolls to a wide variety of seasonal Cookie Dough including holiday sugar, gingerbread and candy cane flavors, as well as snowman and reindeer shapes, Pillsbury has everything you need for family fun in the kitchen!

“Pillsbury sits at the center of so many family holiday traditions, and our new limited-edition holiday sweater is a fun way to create even more shared joy during the holidays, reminding consumers that Pillsbury and the holidays go hand-in-hand,” said Tiffany Seelen, senior manager, brand experience.

The holiday sweater joins Pillsbury fan-favorite products as another fun and memorable way to bring loved ones together with traditions old and new.

Unlock ready-made cheer and easy baking solutions right on your sleeve with the limited-edition Pillsbury holiday sweater, available at Shop.Pillsbury.com for $75 while supplies last.

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Franzia Decks the Box in Holiday Ugly Sweater Style

Published November 7, 2022

Franzia has dressed up its classic Chardonnay box with a colorful holiday ugly sweater design, available for a limited time only. The classic knit holiday sweater graphics are accompanied by a printed-on-the-box bow and gift tag, so gift givers can easily fill in the tag and place the box right under the tree or directly into the hands of eager friends, or, as Franzia call them, “franz.” No wrapping required!

The limited-edition holiday box is available for purchase in retail stores nationwide while supplies last for a suggested retail price of $17.99. This is the second seasonal packaging design for Franzia, following the limited-edition Patriotic box design, which debuted in May 2022.

More than just a limited-edition box, the festive design on the holiday box can also be found on a matching Franzia holiday ugly sweater complete with battery-powered holiday lights. The coordinating set makes party guests the life –and light– of the party. The matching Franzia sweater is available for purchase at shop.franzia.com for $45.

In addition to the Franzia holiday ugly sweater with lights and corresponding holiday box design, Franzia has also released its largest merchandise item ever created for their collections: an inflatable lawn decoration shaped like a real box of Franzia. Available in two varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sunset Blush, the fully inflated yard decoration stands five feet tall with internal lights to illuminate the design. The Franzia inflatable lawn decoration is available for purchase at shop.franzia.com for $50.

“At Franzia, we are always looking to provide new ways for our fans to show off their enthusiasm for the brand. This holiday season, we are taking things to the next level by not only designing a limited-edition holiday Chardonnay box that’s wrapped and ready for gift giving, but also creating a matching holiday ugly sweater with blinking holiday lights. You and your box of Franzia become the star of any holiday party,” said Katie Hoefs, marketing manager. “Additionally, your neighbors will be jealous of your outdoor holiday decorations with our oversized Franzia lawn inflatable, which shows off holiday spirit in a BIG way!”

The Franzia holiday merchandise collection also includes a festive holiday onesie, more Franzia sweaters, Franzia socks and more. For additional information about the limited edition Franzia holiday box, the matching holiday sweater, inflatable lawn decoration and other holiday gift ideas, visit the Franzia website.

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Lindemanns of Pine River Cheese Spread Honored by Cheese Association

Published November 4, 2022

Phil and Mary Lindemann of Pine River Cheese Spread were recently honored with the Lifetime Membership Award from the Eastern Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Buttermakers Association.

Each year, the organization honors a member that goes above and beyond in their dedication and unselfish service to the Cheese and Dairy Industry.

Lindemanns have more than 40 years of hard work growing their business and promoting their award-winning cheese spreads across the country.

“We’re so honored to be accepting this award,” said Mary Lindemann, marketing director. “When we think back on our career, every person in the room tonight made an impact on us and our business. It was special to be able to celebrate our success with them.”

The celebrations will continue into 2023, when Pine River celebrates its 60th anniversary.

“My dad would be so proud to see how the company has grown since he founded it in 1963,” said Phil Lindemann, CEO. “Today, we are the Most Awarded Cheese Spread in the World. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

The Lindemanns received the award at the 28th Annual Convention held in Menasha, Wis., on Nov. 2.

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