Topps expands line of MLB-themed Ring Pops

NEW YORK — Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Topps Co., announced the expansion of the Major League Baseball branded Ring Pops to new teams this March. The candies will be expanding to additional teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox.



The branded Ring Pop candies are packaged in wrappers featuring each team's logos, with flavors corresponding to the team colors, the company said.



“Building on the success of our 2013 Yankees Program, we are thrilled to grow the program with MLB so that other baseball fans can join in the sweet and tasty fun,” said Anthony Trani, VP marketing at Bazooka Candy Brands.  



The MLB candies will be sold individually, with an average suggested retail price of $0.99 to $1.59 at Kroger, Shop Rite and A&P, as well as other major grocery stores and retailers.