PeepsandCompany.com Supersizes Holiday Gift Giving

Dec. 10, 2012 – PeepsandCompany.com, the online store featuring candy and merchandise from Just Born’s signature candy brands – Peeps, Mike and Ike, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews and Hot Tamales – is introducing a new lineup of supersized specialty, branded gift boxes. The company hopes these gifts will make a big impression on friends and family members this holiday season. Peeps & Company has also begun a “Supersized Gifts” Sweepstakes via Twitter, which will end at 11:59 PM/EST on December 27, 2012. Details and rules can be found at www.twitter.com/peepsandcompany. In addition to giving away the supersized Peeps, Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales gift boxes, there will be giveaways of the Giant Peeps Plush Bunny and Giant Peeps Plush Chick, each of which has a retail value of $150.

New supersized Items include:

• Supersized 1.5 lb box of PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks (contains 18 trays of 5 count yellow marshmallow chicks)
• Supersized 1.5 lb box of MIKE AND IKE® Original Fruits (contains 48 .5 oz pouches)
• Supersized 1.5 lb box of HOT TAMALES® Cinnamon candies (contains 48 .5 oz pouches)

“Fans will love these new supersized versions of their favorite candy brands,” said John Kerr, director of Peeps & Company. “Whether you know a huge Peeps, Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales fan or you’re looking for a unique gift for that special someone, these supersized items are perfect for holiday gift giving or any time of the year.”