PEZ Candy Inc. and Zaini Announce U.S. Distribution Agreement
Zaini Crockki Line begins shipping to U.S. Retailers Fall 2018
ORANGE, Conn., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PEZ Candy, Inc., today announced a distribution agreement with Luigi Zaini S.P.A. for licensed products in the United States. PEZ will begin distribution with the introduction of the Zaini Crockki brand.
Zaini is an Italian confectionary producer established in 1913 in Milan, Italy. Four years ago the Zaini team collaborated with experts to develop a new product, with a limited quantity of sugars and saturated fats. The result, Zaini Crockki!
Zaini Crockki is a fun way of snacking, that's tasty, crispy and well balanced. Each selling unit includes a fun toy surprise, spoon, creamy hazelnut and cocoa spread with crispy cereal bites. With just 91 calories per portion and 5 grams of Sugar, Zaini Crockki is a delicious snack parents can feel good about sharing with their kids.
The new Zaini Crockki line will launch in the U.S. with the iconic Smiley license. Additional licensing partners will follow to expand the line and meet the growing demand in the novelty chocolate category which has seen drastic growth in the last year with several new product introductions. Opening distribution for the Crockki line in the U.S. ensures consumers have a well-balanced alternative to the current category
offerings.
About Luigi Zaini S.P.A.:
Zaini is an Italian confectionary producer established in 1913 in Milan. With more than 100 years of history and 3 production plans based in Milano Area, it produces sweet products of the best Italian handcraft tradition, together with innovation: Pralines, Chocolates, Dragées, Sugar-free product. On its portfolio, Zaini has also a dedicated line for children's with collectable toys inside. Zaini products are available in more than 80 countries worldwide. To learn more visit http://www.zainispa.it
About PEZ Candy, Inc.:
Based in Orange, CT, PEZ has been inspiring and innovating since 1927. PEZ Candy, Inc. is the pioneer of interactive candy that is both enjoyable to eat and fun to play with. PEZ was first marketed as a compressed peppermint candy in 1927 in Vienna, Austria. Today, the company sells and markets its products worldwide with locations in Orange, Connecticut and Traun, Austria. Between them, the two locations distribute approximately 70 million dispensers and 5 billion candies per year. PEZ products are available in more than 80 countries worldwide and are a hot collectible for adults and children alike. PEZ dispensers have been a staple of American pop culture for over 60 years. To learn more, visit us.pez.com.
SOURCE Pez Candy, Inc
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