The Bazooka Companies, LLC

The NCSA is pleased to announce Tony Jacobs, President and CEO of Bazooka Candy Brands, will receive the 2025 Kettle Award, an annual recognition for a deserving individual working within the U.S. confectionery manufacturing industry. We are also introducing the IMPACT Award, which will be presented to Sean Oomens, Expert Scientist at Ferrara, for his contributions to innovation in confectionery science. We look forward to recognizing Tony and Sean during our 78th Kettle Awards presentation on Tuesday, May 13, at the Indiana State Museum. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eXQvUmCU.

Renowned for his legendary candy obsession, Seattle Seahawks superstar DK Metcalf just upped the ante with a jaw-dropping $200,000 custom Juicy Drop Pop chain, courtesy of celebrity jeweler?Greg Yuna. ? This show-stopping piece is a fully functional, diamond-encrusted replica of Bazooka Candy Brands’ iconic Juicy Drop Pop, and it’s as wild as you’d expect. After months of meticulous crafting, the chain made its dazzling debut on Sunday ahead of the Seahawks/Cardinals matchup, solidifying Metcalf’s well-earned title as the “Candyman.”? ? The chain isn’t just a flex—it’s a statement. It celebrates Metcalf’s investment in Bazooka Candy Brands through athlete-focused investment firm?Patricof Co (P/Co). Metcalf even pitched the idea during a New York trip, complete with a deck featuring creative concepts like candy-inspired jewelry.? ? A 1-of-1 chain for a 1-of-1 athletepreneur. ??

There’s nothing like a good first impression, and to make his a lasting one, Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf employed what seems like an ancient piece of technology to prove he was serious about a $10 million investment from Patricof Co (P/Co) … Metcalf was the first celebrity to ever present his ideas via PowerPoint to Tony Jacobs, CEO of Bazooka Candy Brands … Tony joined me at the Nasdaq to update this $700 million iconic brand and makers of the famous Ring Pop….talk about DK’s presentation; effective marketing, the global cocoa shortage, and what he looks for in a resume in 2024 A ForbesBLK business and leadership convo… https://lnkd.in/e3A9rW6k Shoutout to Renita Clarke and Dellasie Aning for your questions ???? Article: https://lnkd.in/e_VpaURD