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FerreroFerrero International S.A., 16 Route de Trèves, Senningerberg, Niederanven 2633, Luxembourg
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PR Newswire^[1], Feb 11, 2019, 08:01 ET: "The Butterfinger brand today launched the national 'Better Butterfinger' campaign" and "The better Butterfinger is available now".

Start: Feb 11, 201990% CONFIDENCEfrom the source

Ferrara Launches the 'Better Butterfinger' With a New Recipe

Ferrero's US candy unit Ferrara puts a reworked Butterfinger on shelves nationwide, with in-house roasted US peanuts and a richer coating, backed by a national TV campaign.

Butterfinger launched its national "Better Butterfinger" campaign on 11 February 2019 - a new TV spot, website and social creative - to announce its improved recipe^[1].
The new bar was already on sale at retailers across the US^[1].
Ferrara began the overhaul straight after Ferrero completed its $2.8 billion purchase of Nestlé's US candy business in April 2018^[2].
The ad introduced a Butterfinger alien and reworked the old slogan into "nobody lays a finger on my better Butterfinger"^[1].

Notable features

U.S.-grown peanuts roasted in-house, for a stronger peanut flavour^[1][2].
Richer chocolatey coating with a higher share of cocoa and milk; the preservative TBHQ and hydrogenated oils removed^[1][2].
Double-layer, higher-quality wrapper to lock in freshness^[1].
Price to shoppers kept at the same level^[2].

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prnewswire.com· Posted Sep 24, 2026· Starts Feb 11, 2019 ✓· 100% of score
PR Newswire, Feb 11, 2019, 08:01 ET: "The Butterfinger brand today launched the national 'Better Butterfinger' campaign" and "The better Butterfinger is available now".
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Ferrero announces plans to relaunch Butterfinger bar in February (ConfectioneryNews)
confectionerynews.com· Published Jan 2, 2019· 0% of score
Relaunch plan: peanuts roasted in-house, more cocoa and milk in the coating, TBHQ and hydrogenated oils cut, same price to shoppers; the overhaul began after Ferrero's $2.8bn purchase of Nestlé's US candy business closed in April 2018.^[1]

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