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Prime Shrimp to Give Away Free Products to New Orleans Winner

Prime Shrimp, a New Orleans-based maker of seasoned and sauced frozen shrimp products, is ringing in the New Year with its Free Shrimp for a Year 2024 giveaway. One lucky winner from the greater New Orleans area will receive a 1-year supply of free shrimp equal to 4 pounds per month. Consumers can enter via Instagram or Tik Tok on or before Dec. 30. The brand has partnered with New Orleans-based content creator Alex Robinson to spread the news via Tik Tok and Instagram.

“Shrimp is a staple in the Gulf South, and we want to create exciting new options that offer value and convenience, so shrimp is an easy choice to cook even more often,” said Matt Rosenthal, commercial manager at Prime Shrimp. “With this giveaway, we hope to share what we’ve created with the greater New Orleans community, and to create excitement about an innovative new shrimp product.”

Prime Shrimp, a company steeped in nearly 80 years of seafood industry knowledge, is working to revolutionize the seafood category with a fresh take on shrimp offerings. The brand offers sustainably sourced seasoned and sauced shrimp in vacuum-packed boil-in-bag technology unlike anything else seen in common seafood aisles today. With this unique value-added product, Prime Shrimp combines the best of quality and convenience to make shrimp a quick protein option for home chefs of any skill level.

The winner of the Free Shrimp for a Year 2024 giveaway will receive eight packages per month of any flavor of Prime Shrimp’s frozen boil-in-bag seasoned and sauced shrimp products delivered directly to their home for a total of 12 months, beginning January.

All shoppers are invited to enter via Instagram or Tik Tok. To enter the giveaway, shoppers must follow Prime Shrimp on Instagram and/or Tik Tok and comment on the giveaway post tagging two friends on or before December 30.

The potential winner will be chosen at random and notified by social media direct message on or around Jan. 3. The notification will be sent to the profile used to enter the giveaway via Instagram or Tik Tok comments. After the potential winner responds to the email and their eligibility is confirmed, Prime Shrimp will provide further instructions on obtaining their 12-month supply of shrimp. Shrimp may be dispatched monthly or all at once, according to shopper preference.

For simple steps on how to enter, visit https://www.primeshrimp.com/blogs/news/free-shrimp-for-a-year-sweepstakes-2024

Regardless of the giveaway, all shoppers can save on shrimp throughout the holiday season with weekly sale promotions from Prime Shrimp now through the new year. Available in a range of sauced and seasoned varieties, Prime Shrimp’s frozen shrimp are carefully peeled, deveined and packed with precision in the United States, delivering unmatched freshness and quality.

Customers can shop all seven flavors plus a variety of merchandise and gift card options with the flexibility and convenience of Prime Shrimp’s website. Every shopper’s first order ships free. For more information about the giveaway and holiday promotions, visit Prime Shrimp’s website.

Prime Shrimp makes restaurant-quality seafood accessible at home. Headquartered in New Orleans, Prime Shrimp was created by the original shrimp experts. We’ve combined three generations in the shrimp processing game with easy cooking methods, sustainable sourcing, and world-class flavors, so food lovers everywhere can add delicious, clean seafood to any meal. In an era when increasingly fast-paced lifestyles mean less time for home-cooked meals, Prime Shrimp upscales convenience food, so even busy and beginner home chefs can eat gourmet any day of the week.

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Nassau Candy Updates Decades Box Nostalgic Candy Gift Sets

Nassau Candy, leading manufacturer of specialty and private label confections, is unveiling a new look for its popular Decades Box Nostalgic Candy Gift Sets. The re-design serves up a more interactive experience, making the Decades Boxes more giftable, while featuring a new assortment of nostalgic goodies.

Each new Decades Box has the signature look and feel of the decade while still creating a cohesive presentation when merchandised together. But what makes the re-design extra fun and interactive are hidden facts about that particular decade incorporated into the design. This is intended to spark memories, conversation, and add to the nostalgic experience.

Not only does the new art make the Decades Boxes more appealing gifts, it also makes merchandising simple. The new package art is vertical on one side and horizontal on the other, allowing for multiple merchandising options.

Also new for the re-launch is the addition of a 2000s box. It joins the current line, which features 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s boxes.

“Nostalgic candies are the most sought-after confectionery items,” said Dana Rodio, director of brand strategy for Nassau Candy. “Our re-designed Decades Boxes offer up their longtime candy favorites all in one place, while transporting them back in time with nostalgic imagery and fun facts. That’s why the entire Decades Box line has long been a favorite gift for milestone birthdays and as party centerpieces.”

The fully re-designed Decades Boxes are available and shipping.  To see the entire line and other Nassau Candy gifting options, visit, www.nassaucandy.com.

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Sugar Plum Introduces Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection

Sugar Plum Chocolates‘ just-released Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection of five gourmet snacks is sure to be a hit at any winter festivity.

The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is a delectable assortment that encapsulates the enchantment of the winter season in every bite. This delightful gift box of chocolate treasures is carefully curated to bring warmth and joy to your winter celebrations. The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is not just a gift box of chocolates; it’s a delightful journey through the tastes and textures of the season.

Share these delectable chocolates with loved ones, or savor them yourself as you bask in the festive ambiance of the most wonderful time of the year. This collection is an enchanting gift that will sweeten any winter gathering and create cherished memories for years to come.

The box includes 4 ounces of Milk & White Chocolate Peppermint Snowflakes, 3 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Pretzel w/ Red and Green Drizzle, 3 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Nonpareils, 3.6 ounces of Milk Chocolate Holiday Sandwich Cookies with Red and Green Drizzle and 4 ounces of Holiday Milk Chocolate Spiced Cookie Bark. Retails for $39.95 online.

On March 1, 1995, Sugar Plum Chocolates opened its first store in Northeast Pennsylvania, marking the inception of a remarkable journey. The mission was clear: to craft a candy business dedicated to spreading joy, one delectable bite at a time. Fran, alongside her son Neil, founded the company with an unwavering commitment to quality, exceptional service, and unbeatable value. This dedication allowed them to rapidly expand their local presence. In 1996, with the launch of their first website, Sugar Plum Chocolates took a giant leap toward reaching a nationwide audience, achieving that goal by 2000.

For over 28 years, the Edley family has delighted clients with their premium chocolate confections, using only the finest ingredients to create irresistible treats. Customers have come to rely on Sugar Plum for marking their most cherished moments.

From the very beginning, their vision centered on being a creative, independent, female-owned business. Their unwavering focus remains crystal clear – to make a positive impact on people’s lives by offering high-quality, delicious treats perfect for employee recognition, client appreciation, weddings, birthdays, and a plethora of other special occasions.

Sugar Plum has earned accolades from a plethora of media outlets, including Women’s Day magazine, Bridal Guide, PARADE Magazine, USA Today and The Today Show, among others. With a seamless shopping experience available 24/7, 365 days a year, the company is committed to catering to the needs of its customers and clients consistently.

Showcasing an array of gift baskets suitable for every occasion – from Easter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and Halloween to Secretary Day, baby showers, bridal showers and other significant holidays and events throughout the year – Sugar Plum is also renowned for its ability to customize baskets to meet customers’ preferences, including corporate chocolate gifts and large quantity orders.

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