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4 days ago
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Gardners Candies Puts Peanut Butter Spin on OREO with New Original Peanut Butter Meltaway O's
Legendary chocolatier also releases new Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Spread Product review request form: TYRONE, Pa., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gardners Candies has cooked up a way to make OREO, America's Favorite Cookie, even more delicious. New Original Peanut Butter Meltaway O's begin with an OREO cookie that is covered in Gardner's Original Peanut Butter Meltaway filling then smothered in sweet milk chocolate. They are the perfect mix of classic OREO crunch, silky smooth peanut butter and premium Peanut Butter Meltaway O's are Gardner's second OREO product, joining Milk Chocolate O's – OREO cookies coated in milk also has just released new Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Spread. For the first time, the proprietary peanut butter blend used in Gardners' most popular candies is available as a dip and spread. It was created in the 1960s with help from the Penn State food science department. 'The idea to offer our Original Peanut Butter Meltaway filling as a spread came from customers,' said Bill Sarris, CEO of Sarris Candies, Inc., which owns Gardners. 'They kept asking for it, so we decided to give it a shot. They say, 'the customer is always right,' and in this case they were!' Sold in microwaveable containers, Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Spread is a perfect for dipping fruit, spreading on breads, waffles and pancakes, and drizzling on ice cream and other desserts. The new Original Peanut Butter Meltaway O's ($2.29 ) and Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Spread ($14.99 for 16 ounces) are currently available online at and in Gardner's Pennsylvania retail stores. They are expected to be available later this year in select grocery, convenience store and airport retail locations nationwide. OREO is a trademark of Mondelēz International group, used under license. About Gardners Candies, Inc. Gardners Candies was founded in 1897 by sixteen-year-old entrepreneur James 'Pike' Gardner in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. The brand operates several stores in communities across Central Pennsylvania, distributes a variety of products to retailers across the country, and is most renowned for its famous Original Peanut Butter Meltaways. Beyond regional storefronts and online sales, Gardners Candies offers fundraising programs, business and custom gifting solutions, and private label services for various companies. Acquired by Sarris Candies, Inc. in 1997, Gardners Candies has continued to uphold a legacy of providing quality, locally sourced products with dedicated customer service. For more information, visit or follow Gardners @ Contact:Brad Ritter, Ritter CommunicationsBRitter@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
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10-03-2025
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Avoid an Easter Candy Conundrum – Order Gardners Chocolates While They Last
Late Easter Means Treats Sell Out Early Save 20% online with discount code Bunny20 TYRONE, Pennsylvania, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year's late Easter may spell trouble for procrastinating Easter Bunnies who don't stock up on seasonal treats now. Gardners Candies, which has been filling Easter baskets for 128 years, has advice for anyone who gives Easter treats: shop now. 'A late Easter creates a real candy conundrum,' said Jim Westover, Gardner's chief operating officer. 'Consumers buy their chocolates and other treats early and end up eating them, then they have to find replacement basket candy at the last minute. It's true – we see it whenever Easter falls late on the calendar!'From Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Eggs to complete baskets filled with assorted treats, Gardners candy makers have crafted more than 60 premium Easter treats that can be ordered online and shipped to all 50 states. They are available at select CVS, Giant Eagle, Giant Food Stores, and CIBO Express airport locations. They also can be purchased at Gardner's nine Pennsylvania candy stores Among the most popular: Eight Ounce and One Pound Eggs Available in 10 flavors including butter cream, chocolate fudge nut, maple nut, toasted coconut and Original Peanut Butter Meltaway, these indulgent eggs are the quintessential Easter treat. BashEggAn egg-shaped, milk chocolate tabletop piñata is packed with Easter treats, including milk chocolate mini pretzels and Pectin Jelly Beans Marshmallow EggsSweet and fluffy marshmallow centers are coated in rich milk or dark chocolate Original Peanut Butter Meltaway BunnyAn adorable milk chocolate bunny is filled with Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Classic Pectin Jelly BeansPlant-based, gluten-free, and fat-free, these Easter favorites are available in eight classic flavors Even a four pound Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Egg is available. Gardners recommends Easter Bunnies order at before supplies of its most popular confections run out. Save 20% on online orders with discount code BUNNY20. About Gardners Candies, Inc. Gardners Candies was founded in 1897 by sixteen-year-old entrepreneur James 'Pike' Gardner in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. The brand operates several stores in communities across Central Pennsylvania, distributes a variety of products to retailers across the country, and is most renowned for its famous Original Peanut Butter Meltaways. Beyond regional storefronts and online sales, Gardners Candies offers fundraising programs, business and custom gifting solutions, and private label services for various companies. Acquired by Sarris Candies, Inc. in 1997, Gardners Candies has continued to uphold a legacy of providing quality, locally sourced products with dedicated customer service. For more information, visit or follow Gardners @ Contact:Brad Ritter, Ritter CommunicationsBRitter@ 740.815.1892 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
