Graeter’s Ice Cream Launches Limited Edition Mystery Tasting Pack
Graeter’s Ice Cream, family-owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, has launched its latest creation, the Mystery Tasting Pack. This limited-edition pack invites ice cream lovers to participate in an engaging blind tasting experience with six never-before-seen flavors.
The Mystery Tasting Pack takes Graeter’s Ice Cream’s Bonus Flavor ideation to the next level, combining the craft quality and fan-loved perfection of the handcrafted French Pot ice cream, with a fun and interactive food challenge that brings family and friends together. The highly sought after Mystery Tasting Pack is available exclusively online at www.graeters.com/mystery-tasting, while supplies last.
The online pack offers ice cream lovers across the United States an opportunity to be the first to experience Graeter’s flavor innovations. Consumers are encouraged to peek under the veil of the Graeter’s flavor factory with delivery right to their doorstep.
These indulgent new flavors represent Graeter’s commitment to being the best in the ice cream business, like all of Graeter’s other flavors, these six pints are handcrafted in the brand’s classic French Pots in small 2½ gallon batches.
“We’re excited to offer our fans a chance to experience the thrill of discovering new flavors while adding an element of surprise,” said Bob Graeter, fourth-generation owner of Graeter’s Ice Cream. “It’s a great way to engage with our community and create memorable moments with friends and family. The six pack is sure to delight our loyal fans and show ice cream lovers across the U.S. what Graeter’s Ice Cream is all about.”
Friends, fans, and ice cream enthusiasts across America can get the Mystery Pack online at www.graeters.com/mystery-tasting for a limited time while supplies last.
Graeter’s Ice Cream, celebrating its 154th anniversary, produces craft ice cream using French Pots, a small batch, artisanal method of production dating back over a century. Graeter’s has won the hearts of ice cream enthusiasts across the country as well as the respect of the nation’s most influential foodies. Tasted among 13 national brands, Graeter’s was voted the #1 Vanilla Ice Cream by MyRecipes.com in 2019.
Famous for their signature chocolate chips, the Cincinnati-based company remains family owned and operated and continues to handcraft ice cream 2 1⁄2 gallons at a time. Today, Graeter’s currently has 56 retail stores and ships over 300,000 pints annually for online mail order sales and corporate gifting. Graeter’s can also be found in more than 3,000 grocery stores in 46 states. Visit www.graeters.com for more information.
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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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