Nassau Candy Updates Decades Box Nostalgic Candy Gift Sets
Nassau Candy, leading manufacturer of specialty and private label confections, is unveiling a new look for its popular Decades Box Nostalgic Candy Gift Sets. The re-design serves up a more interactive experience, making the Decades Boxes more giftable, while featuring a new assortment of nostalgic goodies.
Each new Decades Box has the signature look and feel of the decade while still creating a cohesive presentation when merchandised together. But what makes the re-design extra fun and interactive are hidden facts about that particular decade incorporated into the design. This is intended to spark memories, conversation, and add to the nostalgic experience.
Not only does the new art make the Decades Boxes more appealing gifts, it also makes merchandising simple. The new package art is vertical on one side and horizontal on the other, allowing for multiple merchandising options.
Also new for the re-launch is the addition of a 2000s box. It joins the current line, which features 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s boxes.
“Nostalgic candies are the most sought-after confectionery items,” said Dana Rodio, director of brand strategy for Nassau Candy. “Our re-designed Decades Boxes offer up their longtime candy favorites all in one place, while transporting them back in time with nostalgic imagery and fun facts. That’s why the entire Decades Box line has long been a favorite gift for milestone birthdays and as party centerpieces.”
The fully re-designed Decades Boxes are available and shipping. To see the entire line and other Nassau Candy gifting options, visit, www.nassaucandy.com.
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Sugar Plum Introduces Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection
Sugar Plum Chocolates‘ just-released Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection of five gourmet snacks is sure to be a hit at any winter festivity.
The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is a delectable assortment that encapsulates the enchantment of the winter season in every bite. This delightful gift box of chocolate treasures is carefully curated to bring warmth and joy to your winter celebrations. The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is not just a gift box of chocolates; it’s a delightful journey through the tastes and textures of the season.
Share these delectable chocolates with loved ones, or savor them yourself as you bask in the festive ambiance of the most wonderful time of the year. This collection is an enchanting gift that will sweeten any winter gathering and create cherished memories for years to come.
The box includes 4 ounces of Milk & White Chocolate Peppermint Snowflakes, 3 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Pretzel w/ Red and Green Drizzle, 3 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Nonpareils, 3.6 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Sandwich Cookies with Red and Green Drizzle and 4 ounces of Holiday Milk Chocolate Spiced Cookie Bark. Retails for $39.95 online.
On March 1, 1995, Sugar Plum Chocolates opened its first store in Northeast Pennsylvania, marking the inception of a remarkable journey. The mission was clear: to craft a candy business dedicated to spreading joy, one delectable bite at a time. Fran, alongside her son Neil, founded the company with an unwavering commitment to quality, exceptional service, and unbeatable value. This dedication allowed them to rapidly expand their local presence. In 1996, with the launch of their first website, Sugar Plum Chocolates took a giant leap toward reaching a nationwide audience, achieving that goal by 2000.
For over 28 years, the Edley family has delighted clients with their premium chocolate confections, using only the finest ingredients to create irresistible treats. Customers have come to rely on Sugar Plum for marking their most cherished moments.
From the very beginning, their vision centered on being a creative, independent, female-owned business. Their unwavering focus remains crystal clear – to make a positive impact on people’s lives by offering high-quality, delicious treats perfect for employee recognition, client appreciation, weddings, birthdays, and a plethora of other special occasions.
Sugar Plum has earned accolades from a plethora of media outlets, including Women’s Day magazine, Bridal Guide, PARADE Magazine, USA Today and The Today Show, among others. With a seamless shopping experience available 24/7, 365 days a year, the company is committed to catering to the needs of its customers and clients consistently.
Showcasing an array of gift baskets suitable for every occasion – from Easter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and Halloween to Secretary Day, baby showers, bridal showers and other significant holidays and events throughout the year – Sugar Plum is also renowned for its ability to customize baskets to meet customers’ preferences, including corporate chocolate gifts and large quantity orders.
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Publix Donates 1.3M Pounds of Produce to Feeding America Food Banks
As part of Publix’s ongoing commitment to helping alleviate hunger, the company is purchasing and delivering another 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks this holiday season. This donation is in addition to the 1.3 million pounds of produce Publix donated at Thanksgiving.
These donations are part of the company’s commitment through its biannual Feeding More Together register campaign. Publix donates $10 million each year to purchase and deliver produce to Feeding America partner food banks. Customer donations provide shelf-stable and additional perishable food for local food banks and pantries. In 2023 alone, Publix has donated more than 24 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
“As we head into a season that should be full of joy, many families and individuals in our communities struggle to put food on their tables,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “We want to help make this time a little brighter by providing fresh produce for people in need. At Publix, we’re committed to helping alleviate hunger and doing good, together for our communities.”
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 250,000 associates, currently operates 1,359 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 26 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.
Below are the 32 Feeding America partner food banks receiving produce:
Alabama
- Central Alabama Food Bank
- Feeding the Gulf Coast
- Food Bank of North Alabama
- Montgomery Area Food Bank
Florida
- Feeding Northeast Florida
- Feeding South Florida
- Feeding Tampa Bay
- Harry Chapin Food Bank
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
- Second Harvest of the Big Bend
- Treasure Coast Food Bank
Georgia
- America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
- Atlanta Community Food Bank
- Feeding the Valley Food Bank
- Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
- Second Harvest of South Georgia
Kentucky
- Dare to Care Food Bank
North Carolina
- Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
- Food Bank of the Albemarle
- Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
- MANNA FoodBank
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
South Carolina
- Harvest Hope
- Lowcountry Food Bank
Tennessee
- Chattanooga Area Food Bank
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
- Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Virginia
- Feed More
- Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
- Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
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