Candy & Snack Today
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is expanding its line of officially licensed Hershey’s S’Mores accessories with Mr. Bar-B-Q and new partner, International Wholesalers. The product line, that features backyard barbeque accessories including carrying cases, wooden and light-up skewers, will now include Hershey’s wipes, storage bags, grub holders, freezer-safe storage containers and rotating skewers. more>
Deadline
Hollywood, CA — The famed Easter candy Peeps is being turned into an animated feature film from The Mauritanian producers Christine and Mark Holder of Wonder Street.
Deadline has learned that Wonder Street has acquired the film/TV rights to the marshmallow candies, with the feature billed as being in the spirit of Trolls-meets-Smurfs. more>
Rebel Girls
This upcoming volume is dedicated to amplifying the stories of barrier-breaking Black women from around the world—past and present, legendary and little-known—who truly exemplify “Black Girl Magic.” The book is packed with powerful lessons on passion and perseverance and will encourage young girls everywhere to unlock the magic that lives within them! more>