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Liz Parker

Liz Parker is the managing editor of Candy Industry, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and The National Provisioner, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 786-1643 or at parkere@bnpmedia.com.

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Mars debuts animal-free, planet-friendly CO2COA in partnership with Perfect Day

Mars launches ‘vegan-friendly’ chocolate in partnership with Perfect Day

‘CO2COA’ bars’ limited launch taps into the $467.2M global vegan chocolate market.
Liz Parker
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June 16, 2022
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CO2COA is a new ‘vegan friendly’ chocolate bar made in partnership between Mars Inc. and Perfect Day, Inc. It also comes wrapped in a paper packaging. 


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Specialty Food Association names winners of 2022 sofi awards

Judges evaluated products across 47 categories.
Liz Parker
May 20, 2022
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The Specialty Food Association has revealed the winners of its 50th Annual sofi Awards, a celebration of culinary excellence and creativity. 


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Airheads and Highdive Advertising launch creative campaign

Airheads and Highdive Advertising launch creative campaign

Campaign to launch on multiple platforms including Hulu and Roku.
Liz Parker
April 21, 2022
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Airheads' new campaign is about how people who eat Airheads have more fun — but they take it to hyperbolic heights.


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Ferrero faces international recall of Kinder products after contamination at Belgian plant

Ferrero USA voluntarily recalls Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment, Kinder Mix Chocolate Treat Baskets.
Liz Parker
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Crystal Lindell
April 11, 2022
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Ferrero has issued recalls in at least 11 countries after a Salmonella Typhimurium contamination at its plant in Arlon, Belgium.


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