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Ore-Ida, GoodPop Team to Create Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pop

Published July 22, 2024

There’s nothing quite as mouthwatering as dipping a salty and crispy French fry into a cold and creamy milkshake. In fact, when surveyed, it is one of America’s most popular food combinations.1 Inspired by this delicious behavior, the Ore-Ida and GoodPop brands launch the Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pop, a first-of-its-kind frozen treat that offers the iconic sweet and salty combination fans are craving. The limited-edition offering is available nationwide.

The crave-worthy Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pop wraps a vanilla oatmilk frozen base in a rich, chocolate fudge shell rolled in real, crispy potato bits. The collaboration creates an all-in-one, mess-free offering that is sure to delight French fry and ice cream lovers across the country.

“For over 70 years, Ore-Ida has offered Americans delicious and crispy French fries in the comfort of their homes,” says Jackie Britva, senior hrand manager for Ore-Ida at The Kraft Heinz Company. “Nothing says summer quite like the sweet and salty combo of a fry dipped in a milkshake, but fans often have to go to a restaurant to enjoy the summertime staple. In partnership with GoodPop, we put a unique and convenient spin on the American classic, bringing it to home freezers everywhere. Put simply, we dipped it, so our fans don’t have to.”

“At GoodPop, we love creating cleaned-up versions of classic treats. With this seasonal collaboration, we hope to rekindle that child-like joy of summer, with a decidedly modern twist,” says Daniel Goetz, CEO and Founder of GoodPop. “As always, GoodPop’s goal is to elevate expectations for nostalgic favorites, so these Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pops are dairy and gluten free, fit for all families to enjoy.”

Take a dip into the extraordinary with this one-of-a-kind treat, which is only available while supplies last. The Ore-Ida x GoodPop Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pops will be available for nationwide shipping at https://goodpop.com/buy-online/fudge-n-vanilla-french-fry-pops/ for $9.99 per pack of four pops.

For more information, follow @Oreida and @GoodPop on Instagram and @oreidapotatoes and @GoodPop on TikTok.

The Kraft Heinz Company is inspired by Purpose, Let’s Make Life Delicious. With 2023 net sales of approximately $27 billion, it is committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. It leverages its scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of eight consumer-driven product platforms. As a global citizen, it is dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways.

Since 2009, GoodPop has been on a mission to clean up the classic treats consumers are nostalgic for by offering better-for-you frozen pops and bubbly beverages made of real ingredients with less sugar and nothing artificial. Its delicious and wholesome products are genuinely good, inside and out. From the high-quality ingredients it ethically sources to take care of partners and planet, it exists to give back to our communities one treat—and good deed—at a time. GoodPop products come in 20+ delicious flavors and are available nationwide at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publix, Walmart, Kroger, Costco and more.

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Nassau Candy, Stier Family to Be Honored at Golf Classic

Published July 22, 2024

Pictured from left to right: Garrett Stier, Lance Stier, Rachel Stier, Samantha Stier, Allison Stier, Travis Stier, Les Stier, Shirley Stier, Blake Stier and Spencer Stier. Photo courtesy of the Stier family.

Nassau Candy, leading manufacturer of specialty and private label confections and its founders, the Stier family, will be honored at the Sunrise Association’s 18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic on Aug. 5.

This honor is being bestowed on Nassau Candy and the Stier Family, Les and Shirley, their sons and their wives Lance and Rachel, Garrett and Samantha, Travis and Allison, and Spencer and Blake for their tireless support of Sunrise Day Camp – Long Island, a free camp for children with cancer and their siblings.

“As a family-run business, family is at the heart of everything we do,” said Les Stier, founder and CEO of Nassau Candy. “That’s why Sunrise Day Camp – Long Island and their mission to help bring joy to the lives of children with cancer and their families is so important to us. We and Nassau Candy are honored to be recognized for our support of this wonderful organization.”

The Sunrise Association aims to bring joy to the lives of children with cancer and their siblings through their day camps, in-hospital programs, and year-round programming. By offering day camps, children can still receive the ongoing medical treatment they need, while being with their families at night. All programs are offered 100 percent free of charge.

Nassau Candy and the Stier family are continuing to raise money and are close to their goal of $1.2 million for the organization.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Stier Family and Nassau Candy,” said Arnie Preminger, president and CEO of the Sunrise Association. “Their dedication and generosity have made a profound impact on the lives of countless children and their families. Being honored at the 18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic is a testament to their commitment to bringing joy and hope to children facing the challenges of cancer. They truly embody the spirit of Sunrise Day Camp.”

The 18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic will take place at The Seawane Club, Rockaway Hunting Club and Hempstead Golf & Country Club. Along with golf there will also be opportunities to play tennis and pickleball, cards and games. There will also be shopping opportunities and lunch, dinner and cocktails.

For more information on the 18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic, the Sunrise Association, and how to donate or purchase tickets, please visit, www.levinegolfouting.org.

Details

Event: 18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic
Date: Aug. 5
Locations: The Seawane Club, Hewlett Harbor, N.Y.
Rockaway Hunting Club, Lawrence, N.Y.
Hempstead Golf & Country Club, Hempstead, N.Y.

Nassau Candy is a wholesale manufacturer, importer, and distributor of confectionery and gourmet food products. Along with distribution of thousands of sweets and snacks to retailers across the country, the company also specializes in manufacturing and importing private label confectionery, and manufactures, develops, and merchandises customized souvenir, food, apparel, and promotional products.

From its six strategically located distribution centers in New York, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and California (San Francisco and Los Angeles), and two manufacturing facilities, the company manufactures and distributes more than 10,000 products to thousands of customers ranging from the largest retailers in North America, to thousands of independent confectionery stores, corporate, foodservice, grocery, and alternative market customers.

The mission of the Sunrise Association is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. Sunrise accomplishes this through the creation and oversight of welcoming, inclusive summer day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities, all offered free of charge. Learn more at sunriseassociation.org.

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Legacy Food Group Hires Laurie Bergman as CFO

Published July 22, 2024

Legacy Food Group has hired Laurie Bergman, a highly experienced financial executive, as chief financial officer.

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Bergman has a proven track record of success in both private equity-backed and public companies, with significant accomplishments in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and financial operations.

In her previous roles as CFO of Liquid Environmental Solutions, a leading provider of turnkey solutions for non-hazardous liquid waste management, as well as her many leadership roles at UGI Corporation, a fortune 500 energy marketer, Bergman oversaw finance-related activities, including growth strategy, corporate financing, and managing the relationship with the private equity sponsor and corporate boards. Both LES and UGI successfully integrated numerous acquisitions, many of which were family-owned regional businesses.

“I am delighted to join this innovative platform, which is built on the foundation of successful, long-standing operators. Their expertise and commitment to excellence are the backbone of our business. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to our growth and success in a dynamic and important industry.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Laurie as our new chief financial officer,” said Steve Push, CEO of LFG. “Laurie has a tremendous background in finance, strategic growth, and value creation. She understands the foodservice industry with her strong prior experience, and her proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, finance, and strategic planning make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team.”

Bergman holds a master of business administration and a bachelor of business administration from Temple University. She is a certified public accountant and a certified management accountant. Additionally, she serves on the boards of Arq Inc. and QNB Corporation, bringing her expertise to audit and strategic planning committees.

Bergman’s hire reinforces Legacy Food Group’s commitment to investing in a world class leadership ream, and to driving growth and operational excellence for its divisions through strong financial leadership. Her experience in M & A, corporate financing, and strategic initiatives will be crucial as LFG continues to expand its footprint to new markets and acquire new divisions.

Legacy Food Group is a holding company created to acquire high-quality regional independent distributors that will become owned operating divisions. By knitting together multiple distributors, Legacy Food Group will achieve macro-scale with micro-market nimbleness, preserving the differences that work for independents while achieving synergies that can greatly benefit members.

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