Nassau Candy’s AmuseMints Launches Election Collection
Nassau Candy, leading manufacturer of specialty and private label confections has released an exclusive 2024 Election Collection under its 2024 Election Collection under its AmuseMints brand. The entire collection will be on display at the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo (Booth #11002).
Tapping into the excitement of the 2024 Presidential Election, AmuseMints’ Election Collection features an assortment of chocolate bars and mint tins featuring this year’s major candidates – Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
“The presidential election has everyone talking,” says Andrew Reitman, executive vice president, national brand confections for Nassau Candy. “Our AmuseMints’ 2024 Election Collection helps retailers get in on the conversation while standing out from the competition with bold, topical art that is made for adding excitement to point of sale and other impulse sale points.”
The art in AmuseMints’ election assortment has something for every taste and political candidate.
The Biden 2024, and MAGA 2024 1.75 oz Milk Chocolate Bars, and MAGA 2024 and Democrat & Proud 0.56 oz Slider Mint Tins,offer dynamic, to-the-point designs. Each have brilliant patriotic red, white, and blue themes both on the packaging and the countertop displays and proudly feature the candidates’ slogans.
To up the drama, there’s illustrated Trump Return to Greatness 3 oz Milk Chocolate Bar in Box and 0.56 oz Slider Mint Tin, and the Biden 2024 0.56 oz Slider Mint Tin. Each feature brilliantly-colored, instantly-recognizable illustrations of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
For a grand statement, there’s the Trump Vs. Biden 1.75 oz Milk Chocolate Bar. The Trump Vs. Biden Bar personifies the excitement of this year’s election with a colorful illustration of boxers duking it out with one side featuring Donald Trump’s campaign logo and Joe Biden’s on the other.
The AmuseMints’ 2024 Election Collection is in stock now and shipping. To check out the entire line, visit www.nassaucandy.com/campaign-candy.
*Note: Nassau Candy is not affiliated with any candidate or political party.
Nassau Candy is a wholesale manufacturer, importer, and distributor of confectionery and gourmet food products. Along with distribution of thousands of sweets and snacks to retailers across the country, the company also specializes in manufacturing and importing private label confectionery, and manufactures, develops, and merchandises customized souvenir, food, apparel and promotional products.
From its six strategically located distribution centers in New York, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and California (San Francisco and Los Angeles), and two manufacturing facilities, the company manufactures and distributes more than 10,000 products to thousands of customers ranging from the largest retailers in North America, to thousands of independent confectionery stores, corporate, foodservice, grocery, and alternative market customers.
AmuseMints an affiliate of Nassau Candy, is a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty confectionery, gourmet foods and customizable products. AmuseMints, along with its sister company, ACE USA, together provide industry-leading, thematic, art-driven merchandise collections to the leading experiential, travel and resort, and iconic destination retailers across North America. The company’s customizable products include apparel, drinkware, bags, confectionery, lip balm, candles and more.
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J&J Snack Foods Acquires Thinsters Cookies
J&J Snack Foods Corp., a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, has acquired Thinsters, a crunchy cookie made with real, simple ingredients. This strategic move strengthens J&J Snack Foods’ position as a leader in providing America’s favorite delicious and fun snacks.
Thinsters are thin, crunchy, bite-size cookies with simple ingredients and bursts of flavor. Oven-baked with real butter and real sugar, the deliciously crunchy cookies deliver big taste with less guilt. Thinsters is a popular and growing brand with best in category product quality.
“We are thrilled to add Thinsters to our growing portfolio of fun brands,” said Dan Fachner, president & CEO at J&J Snack Foods. “This acquisition is a natural fit for us, complementing our already vast offering of cookies and baked goods. Thinsters’ dedication to using high-quality, wholesome ingredients resonates perfectly with our growing customer base. We look forward to leveraging our strengths to expand distribution and introduce Thinsters cookies to a wider audience.”
Founded in 1971, J&J Snack Foods has completed over 30 value-building transactions throughout the Company’s history. The Company has a proven track record of successfully integrating and scaling niche brands into some of America’s most beloved snacks, including SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and most recently, DIPPIN’ DOTS, which the company acquired in June 2022.
“We look forward to bringing J&J Snack Foods’ sales, marketing, and innovation capabilities to the already popular Thinsters brand,” added Fachner. “This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our strategic vision to offer the widest variety of delicious and fun snacks under one roof.”
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Bell Flavors & Fragrances Heads to ‘Big & Bold’ Sweet & Snacks Expo
The 2024 Sweet & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, returns with a theme that’s more “Big & Bold” than ever before. The trade show will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis from May 14-16, bringing together thousands of manufacturers, retailers and suppliers in the confectionery and snack industry for unique insights, cutting-edge product innovations, and powerful connections.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. will join nearly 200 exhibitors at the Supplier Showcase from May 13-14 and hit the Trends & Innovation stage alongside presenters during eight must-see education sessions.
Join Vice President of Marketing & Industry Affairs Kelli Heinz and Senior Director of Marketing David Banks as they hit the Trends & Innovation Stage on May 15 at 1 pm ET and May 16 at 11 am ET to reveal Flavor Trends in Confections. This discussion will explore novel and soon-to-be-big trends in confectionery, with a focus on global and regional consumer behaviors influencing these trends and how different generations respond to new flavors in the marketplace.
Trends we are seeing this year encompass products that play off popular culture fads and a return to the classics,” Banks said. “These provide consumers a small indulgence or sense of security that comes from enjoying the regional and nostalgic treats from their youth.
“At the heart of confectionery trends lie two core elements – renovation and innovation. Whether it’s renovation of the classics to make products better for you with cleaner label ingredients, colors, and added benefits or innovation by adding a modern twist or brand partnership, the industry has the key ingredients to drive consumer engagement.”
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Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in five tastings, each spotlighting one of Bell’s five global consumer Macro Trends as part of the Spark–Ignites Creativity, Inspires Senses Platform:
t’s always a treat to present Bell’s Spark Trends to the attendees of the Sweets & Snacks Expo.” Heinz said. “Our Spark Trends platform not only identifies what’s up and coming for flavor trends, but identifies what’s at the root of Macro and Micro trends impacting the confectionery industry as a collective whole. Each Macro trend presented will be supported by a unique tasting, so be sure to catch one of the presentations!”
Bell joins nearly 200 exhibitors at the Supplier Showcase on May 13 from 1-5 pm ET and May 14 from 9 am – 1 pm ET. Attendees can visit Bell Flavors & Fragrances at booth #3405 to explore innovative flavor trends and discover taste technology solutions (e.g., sugar reduction, flavor masking) that elevate confectionery, bakery, ice cream and savory snack portfolios. Bell’s cross-functional experts, including Sales, Sweet Applications and Marketing, will be onsite to discuss a tailored approach to pushing product development boundaries with taste.
To schedule an in-person appointment with our experts in advance of the show, reach out to info@bellff.com.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is a leading supplier of flavors, fragrances, botanical extracts and ingredient specialties to the food and beverage industry, as well as the household care and personal care industries, offering over 110 years of exceptional customer service and experience. Bell has 11 manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, India, Singapore, and China, with sales offices in more than 90 countries. Bell’s global presence allows flexibility in the world marketplace while constantly responding to emerging industry trends with solutions that bring added value and business opportunities to our customers.
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