January 5, 2022—Signature Brands, the leading North American manufacturer of dessert decorating products, today announces the acquisition of Brand Castle into its expanding portfolio of products. Brand Castle manufactures and distributes branded and private label baking & decorating kits, dessert decorating products, premium baking mixes and seasonal beverages, and designs and bakes their own gingerbread house line.

September 11, 2019—Brand Castle is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House for the fourth year in a row to create an opportunity for family fun while selling products whose proceeds will benefit families in need. Cooking activities will be supervised at the annual CircleFest which is a unique shopping opportunity located outdoors at University Circle in Cleveland, in advance of the winter holidays where one-of-a-kind gifts are sold.

June 15, 2019—Brand Castle sold its popular Aspen Mulling Spice brand to Otis Foods in a move that focus’ the Company more on its core competency, the interactive baking kit market. Brand Castle carries an extensive line of family-friendly baking kits that feature gourmet ingredients and are infused with a sense of humor. Brand Castle held Aspen for four years during which time the market for the product expanded thanks to line extensions into gourmet lemonade and hot cocoa.

May 17, 2017—Carolyn Resar has been appointed President of Brand Castle, LLC, in a move that reflects her high level of accomplishment within the company and mastery of its market.

February 20, 2017—Brand Castle, LLC, manufacturer of interactive baking kits and gingerbread house kits, announced today it has acquired Sisters’ Gourmet Company, distinguished creator of layered baking mixes in mason jars. The acquisition, which continues Brand Castle’s expansion mode, will leverage the company’s brand equity and expertise in creating distinctive food gift items to encourage overall growth.

August 11, 2014—The holidays are all about family as relatives travel from near and far to spend time together and honor the customs they have celebrated for many years. Not every family will decorate trees, light the menorah, and give and receive presents; however, almost everyone marks the holiday time with special and traditional, dishes and desserts. Brand Castle, manufacturer of interactive baking kits, offers families additional entertainment and fun when preparing holiday treats this year with In The Mix® Ninjabread Cookie Kit, In The Mix® Ugly Sweater Cookie Kit and In The Mix® Star of David Dipped Sugar Cookie Kit.

July 29, 2014—Brand Castle, LLC, manufacturer of interactive baking kits, announced today it has acquired Aspen Mulling Company, creator of mulling spice blends in specialty drinks and gourmet treats. The acquisition, which is part of Brand Castle’s current expansion mode, will leverage the company’s brand equity and expertise in creating distinctive mixes to encourage overall growth.

June 12, 2014—Halloween has a way of bringing out everyone’s inner ghoul and goblin. With every costume and/or party, comes intense thought in creating tricks and treats that will surprise and scare....

December 11, 2013—Picked as best in the Retail and Consumer Products category Jimmy Zeilinger, owner and CEO of Brand Castle, LLC, was a winner of the Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the...