Lapo Civiletti, Chief Executive Officer of the Ferrero Group, added: "I would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone at Wells, a remarkable ice cream producer with a fantastic portfolio of brands that consumers love. I would like to congratulate everyone for the impressive success of the company so far and express my full confidence in the management team. I am looking forward to working with Wells as we embark on a new era together with many exciting opportunities ahead." Fannie May® Mint Cookie Clusters is a brand-new innovation from Fannie May featuring delicious chocolate cookie bits blended with decadent mint chocolate for a refreshing and crunchy bite. Each piece is individually wrapped, making it the perfect airy treat to take on the go and indulge in this spring.

The Ferrero Rocher® Bunny Gift Box features 13 fine Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolates and is the perfect centerpiece to display while hosting Easter guests. The Ferrero Collection® Bunny Gift Box is a 13-piece assortment of three premium confections: fine Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolates, Raffaello®, made with almonds and coconut, and Rondnoir®, a fine dark chocolate with a crisp wafer surrounding a creamy, chocolaty filling with a dark chocolate pearl at the center. Ferrero and Wells are both family companies with extensive confectionery and ice cream experience, quality products, proud heritage and a strong portfolio of well-loved brands.Wellshas become the world's largest family owned and managed ice cream company since it was founded in 1913 as a dairy delivery wagon business. The Ferrero Rocher® Easter Gift Box features fine Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolates and is available in 5, 12, 16, and 24 pieces. LUXEMBOURG and LE MARS, Iowa, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ferrero Group (Ferrero) and Wells Enterprises (Wells) today announced an agreement for Ferrero to acquire Wells, its operations and its strong ice cream brands, which include Blue Bunny®, Blue Ribbon Classics®, Bomb Pop® and Halo Top®. The acquisition is part of Ferrero's strategic growth ambitions for the ice cream category and Wells' vision for accelerated growth.

Assorted Chocolate Minis from Butterfinger®, CRUNCH® and Baby Ruth® feature miniature versions of these delicious chocolates in festive seasonal wrappers. Perfect for candy dishes or egg hunts. Returning Kinder lines include Kinder Surprise (which accounts for 33% of Kinder’s unit sales during Easter), Kinder Joy, Kinder Egg Hunt and Kinder Figures. The Ferrero Collection® Easter Gift Box is a 12-piece assortment of three premium confections: fine Ferrero Rocher® hazelnut chocolate, Raffaello®, and Rondnoir. Fannie May® Spring Mint Meltaways® are all dressed up for the season, featuring green, pink, and yellow creamy pastel wrapped around a mint chocolate center.Ferrero UK has unveiled its Easter 2023 range, featuring new launches from Thorntons and Ferrero Rocher alongside the return of popular lines.

Kinder Bueno is performing brilliantly as a brand, with all SKUs in growth and we’ve shown we can disrupt category norms and launch successful NPD into the category, such as when our Bueno advent calendar that hit the shops last year. Wells Enterprises will remain a stand-alone business with its offices in Le Mars, Iowa and production operations in Le Mars; Henderson, Nevada; and Dunkirk, New York. After the transaction closes, Mike Wells, member of the founding family and current chief executive officer and chief engagement officer, will serve as an adviser to support the transition and maintain his active role in the Le Mars community. Current Wells President Liam Killeen will be named Chief Executive Officer, and the existing leadership team will remain in place. UBS Investment Bank acted as exclusive financial advisor and McDermott Will& Emery LLP served as legal counsel to Wells. Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc acted as exclusive financial advisor and Davis Polk& Wardwell LLP served as legal counsel to Ferrero. Ferrero will support the range with digital and social media marketing as well as in-store PoS for retailers. Jason Sutherland, UK & Ireland Sales Director at Ferrero UK, offers his insights and expectations for Easter 2023, including the challenges of operating within new HFSS rules. Q: How big is the sales opportunity at Easter?Butterfinger® and CRUNCH® NestEggs each feature mini chocolate eggs wrapped in decorative spring foils that are perfect for Easter baskets or to display in a candy dish. People will still want to share gifts as well, so we’ve introduced the 90g Thorntons white chocolate bunny to offer an iconic brand at a lower price point. Q: How can independent retailers make the most of Easter? Confectionery giants Marsand Ferrero have both unveiled their Easter 2023 ranges, with new treats for M&M’s, Galaxy, Ferrero Rocher, and Thorntons.

The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in early 2023. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. We have a lot of exciting and relevant licenses coming to Kinder next year that will give us that extra edge in-store, including licenses with Avatar, Miraculous, Justice League, Disney Princess, Frozen 2 and Spiderman.Phase 3 – ‘The Main Event’: In the week running up to Easter, the demand is very much for Easter Eggs and confectionery of all sizes, as these are the ones to be given as gifts and to share. Retailers should ensure that their range of eggs appeals to the whole family as well as being at different price points, with treats such as the Ferrero Rocher Collection Boxed Egg (240g) and Thorntons Continental Egg (257g) appealing to shoppers looking for a more premium option.