Editing Ferrero SpA

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'''Ferrero SpA''' is an Italian multinational confectionery company founded in 1946 in {{W|Alba, Piedmont}}. The company began as a family business operated by {{W|Pietro Ferrero}} and {{W|Giovanni Ferrero}} and subsequently expanded into an international food manufacturer. Ferrero's portfolio includes brands such as Kinder, Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Tic Tac, with its products distributed internationally. 

== Promotions ==
=== Kinder Surprise ===
In [[2007]], Ferrero released a series of figures as part of the {{W|Kinder Surprise}} line as part of the promotional collections for The Simpsons Movie. The collection featured ten figures of characters from the series, including [[Bart Simpson]], [[Homer Simpson]], [[Marge]] and [[Maggie]], [[Lisa Simpson]], [[Otto]], [[Krusty]], [[Mr. Burns]], [[Nelson]], [[Sideshow Bob]], and [[Milhouse]]. n other countries, the collection was released in [[2008]] as a ''The Simpsons'' Kinder promotion without the ''The Simpsons Movie'' branding.<ref>[https://www.bibelotmania.com/?idf=3&idm=80&pag=cid508_alb The Simpsons Movie - Kinder 2007 TT134 à TT143]</ref><ref>[https://www.jukate.ru/eng/catalog/bpz.htm The Simpsons (2007)]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyxYut4FiMU Die Simpsons Der Film 2007 | Kinder Überraschung | Komplettsatz]</ref>

A separate sports-themed series, ''The Simpsons'' Sport, was released in [[2010]] as part of the Kinder Italia 2010–2011 collections. The series featured sports-themed versions of characters including [[Bart]], [[Homer]], [[Lisa]], [[Maggie]], [[Marge]], [[Mr. Burns]], [[Nelson]], and [[Milhouse]]. A separate Bart figure was also released with a USB card.<ref>[https://www.jukate.ru/eng/catalog/bpz.htm The Simpsons 2 (2010)]</ref>

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Kinder Surprise Toys (2007).jpg|2007
File:Kinder Surprise Eggs Simpsons.jpg|2008
Kinder Surprise Toys (2010).jpg|2010
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=== Tic Tac ===
In [[2016]], Ferrero introduced a limited-edition line of ''The Simpsons''-themed {{W|Tic Tac}} mints featuring [[Homer Simpson]], [[Marge Simpson]], and [[Bart Simpson]]. The products were launched in European markets in September 2016 and supported by a multimedia advertising campaign. The three main varieties were [[Donut]], associated with Homer; Blueberry, associated with Marge; and Bubble Gum, associated with Bart. The products were available in several package sizes, including 18 g, 49 g, and 98 g packages in some markets. Ferrero also used printing technology to reproduce ''The Simpsons'' character faces and expressions directly on the individual mints.<ref name="Press">Małkowska-Szozda, Agata. [https://www.press.pl/tresc/45822%2Cferrero-wprowadza-tic-tac-the-simpsons-i-pomaga-im-kampania Ferrero wprowadza Tic Tac the Simpsons i pomaga im kampanią] ''Press'', September 28, 2016.</ref><ref name="Dentsu">[https://media.dentsu.pl/8657-ferrero-wprowadza-na-rynek-nowy-wariant-drazetek-tic-tac-the-simpsons Ferrero wprowadza na rynek nowy wariant drażetek - Tic Tac® the Simpsons] ''Dentsu'', September 22, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://tictacflavors.com/the-simpsons-tic-tacs-flavor/ The Simpsons Tic Tac Flavor] ''Tic Tac Flavors''.</ref><ref name="italian">[https://news.italianfood.net/2016/10/07/tic-tac-simpsons-ferrero-confetti-packages Tic Tac, The Simpsons on Ferrero confetti packages] ''Italian Food'', October 10, 2016.</ref><ref>Coviello, Monica. [https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/news/trend/i-simpson-diventano-tic-tac-le-confezioni-da-collezionare/ I Simpson diventano Tic Tac: le confezioni da collezionare] ''La Cucina Italiana'', October 9, 2016.</ref>

A fourth variety, [[Buzz Cola]], was also produced as part of ''The Simpsons'' Tic Tac line. Unlike the character-specific varieties, the Buzz Cola packaging featured Bart, Homer, and Marge together, along with an image of the fictional Buzz Cola soft drink from The Simpsons. The candy had a cola flavor.<ref>[https://bonbony.heureka.cz/tic-tac-simpsons-buzz-cola-98-g/#prehled/ Tic Tac Simpsons Buzz Cola 98 g] ''heureka!''</ref>

The Tic Tac promotion incorporated The Simpsons characters into the flavors, individual mints, packaging, advertising, and promotional materials. The promotion was supported by television, online, social-media, cinema, and point-of-sale advertising. The Tic Tac campaign was initially distributed in European markets and was subsequently introduced in additional countries.<ref>[https://briangartlandentertainment.com/the-simpsons The Simpsons x Tic Tac: A Global Licensing Masterclass] ''Brian Gartland Entertainment''.</ref><ref name="italian"/>

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The Simpsons Tic Tac.jpg
The Simpsons Tic Tac 2.jpg
The Simpsons Tic Tac 3.jpg
The Simpsons Tic Tac Buzz Cola.jpg
The Simpsons Tic Tac Buzz Cola 2.jpg
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