Articles Tagged with ''smarties''

Fun Friday: Smarties free candy, Hillshire 'Parent Time Off,' Goldfish's NYFW debut, AMC delivering with DoorDash

Moviegoers can now order their favorite AMC food for delivery.

September 20, 2024

This week's Fun Friday includes Smarties U, where Smarties rewards children for good grades; Hillshire giving "Parent Time Off"; Goldfish purses at NYFW; and AMC delivering its menu via DoorDash.

NCSA unveils 2024 Candy Hall of Fame inductees

The industry leaders will be honored during an October 26 ceremony in Orlando.

Jenni Spinner

March 13, 2024

The industry leaders will be honored during an October 26 ceremony in Orlando.

Nestlé ITR returns to Singapore to continue driving its category, regenerative ambitions

Brand will showcase new product launches from KitKat, Smarties.

April 28, 2023

Nestlé International Travel Retail returns to TFWA Asia Pacific this year with a Hospitality Suite dedicated to continuing the company’s mission to build food into travel retail’s #1 most purchased category.

Smarties Candy Co. celebrates National Smarties Day

National Smarties Day was held on founder Edward Dee's birthday.

October 3, 2022

National Smarties Day kicks off with support for classrooms in need and a #SmartiesChallenge on TikTok.

Edward Dee, founder of Smarties, passes away at 95

Dee founded Smarties Candy Co. in 1949.

Alyse Thompson

November 26, 2019

Dee, a third-generation candy maker, founded Ce De Candy Inc. and began making Smarties candy rolls in 1949.

It’s Year of the Woman in the confectionery industry

Nestle, Hershey, Smarties, Olam reflect the gains women are making in the confectionery industry.

October 16, 2019

There is still much work to be done in the industry when it comes to diversity, but Editor Crystal Lindell is happy to see that there is progress being made.

Smarties Candy Co. to celebrate 70 years with launch of Smarties Squashies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Company will also introduce Smarties Minis and Smarties Love Hearts Box.

Alyse Thompson

May 17, 2019

Smarties Candy Co. will mark its 70th anniversary at the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the launch of three new products.

Smarties’ co-presidents on being a women-led company

Liz Dee, Sarah Dee and Jessica Dee Sawyer offer advice to other women in the confectionery industry.

April 16, 2019

Co-presidents discuss how the confectionery industry is changing for the better.

Smarties co-presidents highlight the new packaging

New packaging includes an update logo.

April 16, 2019

Redesigned packaging features a fresh, modern design.

Smarties co-presidents take third-generation company into the future

Liz Dee, Sarah Dee and Jessica Dee Sawyer took over the reins in 2017.

Crystal Lindell

April 5, 2019

They have given the nearly 70-year-old family-run company a complete brand relift, updating the iconic Smarties logo.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.