New gift sets from PEEPS® and Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® candy hit retailer shelves nationwide this season
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frankford Candy, the leader in manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, introduces five all-new goodies to the candy aisle this Easter, featuring two new PEEPS® Brand treat sets, a Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Strawberry Bunny, Dunkin’® Assorted Donut-Flavor-Filled Chocolate Eggs and Claussen® Pickles Jelly Beans.
“Easter is the perfect time to share treats with friends and family, especially with iconic brands like PEEPS® and Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies®,” said Molly Jacobson, director of business development at Frankford Candy. “And new seasonal chocolates like the Dunkin’® Assorted Donut-Flavor-Filled Chocolate Eggs and Claussen® Pickle Jelly Beans are sure to make for a sweet surprise.”
PEEPS® fans can enjoy the treat in two new gift sets joining Frankford Candy’s Easter lineup:
- PEEPS® Plush Bus Gift Set includes an adorable PEEPS® plush Bunny and two four-count packs of PEEPS® Blue Marshmallow Bunnies within a bus-shaped package. This 3-ounce set will be available at Target stores nationwide.
- PEEPS® Plush Farm House Gift Set features a farmer-themed PEEPS® plush Bunny and one four-count pack of PEEPS® Yellow Marshmallow Bunnies. The 1.5-ounce set will be available at Target stores nationwide.
Candy lovers can enjoy more sweet new treats this Easter, including:
- Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Strawberry Bunny brings Snap! Crackle! and Pop! to Easter baskets this year with the new strawberry-flavored candy bunny made with Rice Krispies cereal pieces. Find them at Target and Dollar Tree stores nationwide.
- Claussen® Pickles Jelly Beans feature 4 ounces of Claussen® pickle-flavored jelly beans, available at Target, Five Below, CVS and Big Lots stores nationwide and online at FrankfordCandy.com.
- Dunkin’® Assorted Donut-Flavor-Filled Chocolate Eggs includes foiled chocolate eggs in three fan-favorite Dunkin’ Donut-inspired flavors: Jelly Donut, a white chocolate shell with layers of raspberry-flavored crème and jelly filling; Brownie Batter, a milk chocolate shell with brownie batter-flavored creme filling; and Coconut, a dark chocolate shell with coconut-flavored creme filling and coconut flakes. The 9-ounce candy assortment will be available at Target, Walgreens, Giant and Ross stores nationwide and online at FrankfordCandy.com.
To learn more about these treats, visit FrankfordCandy.com/Shop.
About Frankford Candy
Founded in 1947, Frankford Candy has evolved into the largest marketer of licensed confections and gifts in the United States. The company partners with the most respected companies in the entertainment and food industry to bring iconic brands into the candy aisle. For more information on Frankford Candy and its products, visit FrankfordCandy.com and follow Frankford Candy on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest new items.
About Just Born Quality Confections
Just Born Quality Confections is a third-generation family-owned candy manufacturer with its purpose to bring sweetness to people’s lives. Just Born is the maker of some of America’s most beloved and iconic brands – PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Just Born has been a part of family traditions and memories for more than 100 years. In 1923, the founder, Sam Born, opened a small candy shop in Brooklyn, New York, where he marketed the freshness of his daily-made candy with a sign that declared, “Just Born.” Together with Born’s brothers-in-law, Irv and Jack Shaffer, the company thrived and, in 1932, moved its operations to Bethlehem, PA where it has grown to become one of the largest candy companies in the US by giving back to the community, being good environmental stewards and creating a culture where people want to work.
For more information, please visit www.justborn.com. Follow @JustBornInc on Facebook and Twitter.
About the Kraft Heinz Company
We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let’s Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2022 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we’re dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Brand Central is the licensing agent for Kraft Heinz. Learn more about our journey by visiting www.kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn.
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats®, RXBAR®, Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®, Special K®, Coco Pops®, and more, Kellanova’s vision is to become the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people.
Kellanova is guided by our purpose to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. We are advancing sustainable and equitable access to food by addressing the intersection of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion, with the ambition of creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). Visit www.Kellanova.com for more information.
About Dunkin’
Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com and InspireBrands.com
Editor’s note: Kellogg’s and Rice Krispies are trademarks of Kellogg NA Co., used with permission. PEEPS is a registered trademark of Just Born, Inc., used with permission.
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