In celebration of its anniversary, the makers of
Ball® mason jars launch sweepstakes to showcase the myriad of ways
the new Ball® Keepsake Jar can be used.
ATLANTA, June 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 140-year history of the
beloved kitchen staple, the makers of Ball® mason jars
are expanding their Keepsake Jar Collection with the launch of the
new Collector's Edition Ball® 140th
Anniversary Jar. To showcase the many uses of the new jar, the
brand is also launching the Try It All Sweepstakes, giving
300 people a jumpstart on finding their next passion with help from
the Try It All kits. From now through July 3, hobby enthusiasts can visit
TryItAllSweepstakes.com to enter for a chance to win a free kit
inclusive of the Ball® 140th Anniversary Jar
and supplies to get their start at three different hobbies:
canning, baking and gardening.
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"People are craving more ways to have fun and engage in new
activities but often don't know where to start. Meanwhile,
Ball® mason jars have continued to evolve beyond their
traditional canning roots, with new and creative uses showing how
versatile these vessels can be," said Julien McCluney, VP of Global Brand Management,
Kitchen, at Newell Brands. "We created The Try It All Sweepstakes
to show how the Ball® brand has transformed over the past 140 years
to provide endless opportunities for hobbyists and brand fanatics
alike to make, create and share."
The Try It All kits will include the latest addition to
the brand's keepsake jar collection, the Collector's Edition
Ball® 140th Anniversary Jar, and supplies to
try out three beginner-friendly hobbies that highlight the original
and alternate uses for Ball® mason jars:
- Canning: Learn how to can with a new Blueberry Lavender
Jam recipe using a jar lifter, funnel and bubble remover/headspace
tool.
- Baking: Become an expert baker with dry cookie mix and a
recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies.
- Gardening: Unearth your inner green thumb by potting an
indoor plant with starter seed pods, a mini shovel and decorative
rocks.
Created in celebration of patterns of the 1880s, the new
Ball® 140th Anniversary Jars feature a
vintage embossed design, commemorating the brand's legacy of
preservation and creativity. The jars are BPA-free and can be used
in a variety of ways for canning, crafting, decorating, as
drinkware, storage and more. The set of 4 Regular Mouth jars come
with bands and SureTight® lids that seal up to 18 months
and are available now at Target, Kroger, Meijer and Walmart with an
MSRP of $14.99.
For more information about the sweepstakes, visit
TryItAllSweepstakes.com/Rules for the official rules. Follow
@ballcanning on Instagram for inspiration on more ways to utilize
mason jars.
About Ball® mason jars
The production of the first Ball® glass jar in 1884
by the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company in Buffalo, New York marked the beginning of a
fascinating history. Over 135 years later, their brand has grown
worldwide and that many know and love. The Ball® logo
and Ball® trademarks are owned by Ball Corporation and
used under license by Rubbermaid Incorporated. Rubbermaid
Incorporated's Ball® mason jars are part of Newell Brands' global portfolio of brands and
products.
About Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods
company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including
Rubbermaid, Sharpie®, Graco®,
Coleman®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®,
Yankee Candle®, Paper Mate®,
FoodSaver®, Dymo®, EXPO®,
Elmer's®, Oster®, NUK®,
Spontex® and Campingaz®. Newell Brands is
focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday
moments.
This press release and additional information about Newell
Brands are available on the company's website,
www.newellbrands.com.
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