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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
SNICKERS® Returns for Third Year as Official Chocolate Bar of the Orange Blossom Classic
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orange Blossom Classic Committee is proud to announce the return of its partnership with Mars Wrigley, as SNICKERS® enters its third consecutive year as the Official Chocolate of the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC). The 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic will take place over Labor Day Weekend, culminating with the highly anticipated matchup between Howard University Bison and Florida A&M University Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. With this year's theme, "Built on History. Fueled by Pride", the event continues its tradition of celebrating HBCU excellence, heritage, and culture—with SNICKERS delivering an added layer of fan-favorite flavor and fun. This multi-year collaboration blends community, culture, and college football with the unmistakable satisfaction of SNICKERS, enhancing the game day experience for thousands of fans who gather to celebrate HBCU legacy and pride. "We are excited to welcome back SNICKERS for year three of this special partnership," said Kendra Bulluck-Major, Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic Committee. "Their consistent commitment to enhancing the fan experience and supporting the HBCU community aligns perfectly with our mission to honor tradition, fuel scholarship, and celebrate culture. We look forward to another weekend of unforgettable energy—with a satisfying twist." From tailgates to Fan Fest to halftime celebrations, SNICKERS will once again bring moments of joy and indulgence to fans throughout the weekend, reaffirming Mars Wrigley's commitment to delivering everyday happiness through its beloved portfolio of brands. "The SNICKERS brand is delighted to be part of the Orange Blossom Classic for the third year in a row," said Gabrielle Wesley, Chief Marketing Officer, Mars Wrigley North America. "SNICKERS will show up to bring fans a delicious boost of satisfaction, especially during halftime, to keep the excitement going into the second half." Known for its iconic combination of caramel, peanuts, nougat, and milk chocolate, SNICKERS remains a crowd favorite. Whether enjoyed in the stands during halftime or shared as a post-game treat, SNICKERS will add a memorable flavor to every part of the OBC experience. As anticipation builds for this year's Classic, fans can expect more than just a football game—they'll enjoy a vibrant celebration of Black excellence, culture, and community. Join us in Miami Gardens for the 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic—where we're Built on History. Fueled by Pride. For details on tickets, hotels, and official events, visit Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @OrangeBlossomFB. To become an OBC sponsor, please contact info@ ABOUT THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC Founded in 1933 by J.R.E. Lee Jr., son of Florida A&M University's president, the inaugural Orange Blossom Classic welcomed 2,000 fans to a "blacks-only" ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida—where FAMU defeated Howard 9-0, establishing the foundation of HBCU classics. After a 43-year hiatus, the Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to increase exposure and access for HBCUs. Now in its fifth year, the OBC draws thousands of fans, students, alumni, and families to South Florida, celebrating culture, competition, and the future of Black excellence. ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M'S®, SNICKERS® and BEN'S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Media Contact:Derek Ross | 398209@ | 919.423.5617Orange Blossom Classic Media Relations View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Orange Blossom Classic Committee
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Celebrations chocolate in big return just months after being pulled from Australian shelves
An Australian-favourite chocolate variety box will return to supermarket shelves, just months after it was discontinued. Cost and supply challenges were blamed when it was announced in November that Celebrations would no longer be available in Australia. The decision left social media in shock and customers scrambling to source a box from quickly dwindling supply. But people power is now being credited with the comeback of the Mars-branded confectionary product. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' Mars Wrigley spokesperson Ben Hill said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. 'We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.' Prices for the boxes — which include Snickers, Mars, Bounty, Milky Way, Maltesers, Galaxy and Galaxy Caramel — will start at $16. They will be available in Woolworths from next week and Coles will have them in August. The websites for the supermarket giants currently show the products are 'currently unavailable' and 'out of stock'. Kmart already has them available to buy online. Popular food reviewer Russ Eats, who previously ranked Celebrations as the best Christmas chocolate, shared news of the return with his followers. '(The packaging says) 'Australia has spoken' so I'd like to think we (the public) brought them back but I do think there was some problems and they were going to come back anyway,' he said. 'I can confirm (the chocolates) taste the same.' One person described the update as a 'Christmas miracle'. The backflip comes after cost and supply challenges were blamed for the chocolate box being pulled from shelves late last year. 'Our Celebrations products were imported from Europe and, like many Australian businesses importing products from overseas, we're experiencing rising cost pressures and supply challenges,' a Mars spokesperson said at the time. 'Late last year (in 2023), we made the difficult decision to discontinue the Celebrations brand in Australia.' The mixed chocolate boxes have been a popular staple of special occasions since launching in 1997.
News.com.au
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Celebrations chocolate returns months after being pulled from Australian shelves
Chocolate lovers rejoice – Celebrations chocolates are making a comeback to Australia months after they was pulled from shelves. The popular box of confectionary was removed across Australian supermarkets in late 2024 after the Mars brand was unable to keep up with the increasing cost pressures and supply chain issues. The departure from Australian shelves sparked controversy online, including from influencer Russ Eats, who expressed his disappointment with the news on social media. On Thursday, the Mars brand confirmed boxes of Celebrations would be making a comeback, with the chocolates returning to shelves from mid-July. Prices will start at $16, with Mars favourites inside, including Snickers, Bounty, MilkyWay, Maltesers and the caramel and milk chocolate variations of Galaxy. Mars Wrigley managing director Ben Hill said the outrage inspired the brand to bring the beloved assortment back. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible, so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' he said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. 'We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.'
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Popular supermarket item returns to shelves after disappearing in 2024: 'I'm so happy I'm crying'
A popular supermarket item has made a huge comeback after leaving shoppers devastated when it disappeared from shelves in late 2024. Celebrations chocolates have returned to Australia, eight months after being discontinued due to rising importation costs. The much-loved chocolate box included bite-sized fan favourites: Mars Bars, Snickers, Maltesers, Milky Way, Bounty and more. On Thursday, Mars Wrigley confirmed it has brought back the popular box, with fans delighted by the news. 'YES! SOOOOO HAPPY, I'M GOING TO CRY! I needed this,' one fan said. 'OMG finally,' another shared. 'Exciting news! It's great to see celebrations making a comeback,' one revealed. 'About time,' another added. The chocolate box has made its way back onto Australia shores after months of overwhelming demand from customers. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible, so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' Ben Hill, Mars Wrigley Marketing Director, said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.' The chocolates will roll out to major retailers from mid-July for $16. Food content creator Russell Stuart, known as Russ Eats on social media, also shared the 'surprising' news about the return of Celebrations. 'I'm going to break the good news, Celebrations are returning,' he said. After taste testing the new chocolate box, Russ confirmed 'they taste the same' as the original. His video has been viewed more than 75,000 times - with many saying they were excited about the news. 'I work at Coles and I can't wait to see these on the shelves. I might even buy a box to share with everyone on Christmas day,' one said. 'Perfect,' another revealed. 'I offer myself as tribute to anyone who needs a recipient for unwanted Bounty bars. God tier chocolate that gets way too much hate,' one suggested. Back in November, the chocolates were removed from shelves due to rising costs. 'Our CELEBRATIONS products were imported from Europe,' a Mars-Wrigley spokesperson told FEMAIL at the time. 'And like many Australian businesses importing products from overseas, we are experiencing rising cost-pressures and supply challenges.'
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Donald Trump's favourite candy might be banned: Here's what we know so far
is the oldest person in American history to become the president, and that too, twice. At 79, he is not only fit in shape but also in body if the White House health reports are to go by. However, what's interesting is that despite his age and health, Trump is a determined lover of all things sweet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At a recent White House kids' event, press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the POTUS loves pink Starbursts, Tootsie Rolls, ice cream sundaes and even McDonald's. He even received a handpicked selection of his favourite red and pink Starbursts candies from former House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. However, it seems the days of the President enjoying his favourite candies are limited if his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a say. While Mars Wrigley, the manufacturer of M&Ms, Starburst and Skittles has resisted the Health Secretary's agenda against artificial food dye, the company has told USA TODAY that it is "exploring" alternatives. Kennedy's fight against artificial food dyes Image credits: X In April, Kennedy, who has blamed America's chronic health problems and obesity on food, announced that 8 artificial dyes will be phased out from medications and the food supply by the end of 2026. Many of these are found in candy, ice cream, soft drinks and jams. A by California's Environmental Protection Agency in 2021 linked the consumption of synthetic food dyes to hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral problems in children. Another published in ScienceDirect revealed that synthetic food colours lead to early-onset colorectal cancer and even DNA damage. Considering their harmful effects, the European Union restricted food coloring and in 2024 California banned 6 dyes from use in public schools, followed by West Virginia, Virginia and Utah. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Kennedy, while no formal agreement or legislation has been passed officially banning the food dyes, HHS and FDA have a "mutual understanding" with the food industry that they will be removed. Will Starbursts have no more artificial food colouring? Image credits: X, Getty Images Since Kennedy's appointment, several companies such as Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Nestle, Tyson Foods and Hershey's have committed to removing all artificial food dyes from their products in the span of the next few years. However, Mars has made no such promises with any timelines. A spokesperson for Mars Wrigley told USA TODAY that the conglomerate is yet to identify any fully effective solutions" and believes it is "premature to make commitments" until it is certain they can be fulfilled. They added that the company would continue its efforts and hopes that they will be able to provide consumers with more artificial dye-free choices in the "near future" What's interesting here is that it conducted an internal study 5 years ago to find that consumers globally, except Europe, don't mind artificial dyes in their candies. One of them may be Kennedy's boss, Trump. 'For that reason, we will continue to prioritize our efforts to remove artificial colors in Europe – where consumers have expressed this preference – but will not be removing all artificial colors from our Mars Snacking portfolio in other markets," the company said in a statement from 2020. It seems stacking up on his favourite candies should be a to-do on the President's list, unless he does something about it.
