Maple Ridge Farms and North Mallow Collaborate for Unique Food Gifting Experience

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Collaboration Showcases How Two Food Gifting Leaders Are Growing the Category Together, One Delicious Bite at a Time.

MOSINEE, Wis. –

Maple Ridge Farms and North Mallow have joined forces to create a first-of-its-kind food gifting experience at the Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP) Summer Golf Tournament, transforming a golf hole into what may be the sweetest stop on the course.

The experience culminates at North Mallow's hole, where golfers will enjoy handcrafted s'mores featuring North Mallow marshmallows and Maple Ridge Farms - Sweeter Cards' Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel chocolate from Maple Ridge Farms.

The collaboration represents more than a creative golf sponsorship. It celebrates a shared belief that growing the food gifting category benefits everyone.

"The food gifting industry is strongest when we lift one another up," said Jodie Schillinger, EVP of Maple Ridge Farms. "North Mallow and Maple Ridge Farms may offer different products, but we're united by a common mission: helping companies create meaningful connections through food. Rather than competing for attention, we saw an opportunity to collaborate, have fun, and demonstrate what's possible when food gifting brands work together. This activation isn't just about s'mores. It's about elevating the entire category."

For years, Maple Ridge Farms and North Mallow have enjoyed a unique relationship built on mutual respect and a shared appreciation for innovation in business gifting. While both companies serve the corporate gifting space, they have consistently championed one another's success and advocated for the continued growth of food gifting throughout the promotional products industry.

"When Jodie brought this idea to us, the answer was an easy yes," said Mike Nelson, Founder of North Mallow. "The best partnerships happen when companies share values and genuinely want to see each other succeed. Combining North Mallow's gourmet marshmallows with Sweeter Cards chocolate creates an experience that people won't forget, and that's exactly what great gifting should do."

The UMAPP activation is being spearheaded by Mike Nelson of North Mallow and Jamie Johnson and Traci Simonis of Maple Ridge Farms, whose industry experience and passion for promotional products helped transform a traditional golf sponsorship into an interactive brand experience.

Simonis currently serves on the PPACW Board of Directors, while Johnson has dedicated more than a decade of volunteer leadership to UMAPP, including service on the Brand Connections Committee and numerous other association committees. Together, they share a commitment to strengthening industry relationships and creating memorable experiences that engage distributors in new ways.

"Experiential gifting continues to gain momentum because people remember moments, not just products," added Jodie Schillinger. "This activation combines great food, great brands, and a little friendly chaos to create something completely unique. More importantly, it demonstrates how collaboration can strengthen awareness, appreciation, and growth across the entire food gifting category."

From golf to finishing with a gooey gourmet s'more, participants will experience firsthand how food, fun, and creativity provide space to create lasting memories.

The UMAPP activation may be the first time artisan marshmallows and Sweeter Cards chocolate have come together on a golf course, creating a true industry-first moment for food gifting professionals.

As food gifting continues to evolve, Maple Ridge Farms and North Mallow hope the partnership serves as a reminder that innovation doesn't always come from standing apart. Sometimes, it comes from coming together.

In a world where rising tides lift all boats, Maple Ridge Farms and North Mallow are proving that sometimes the sweetest success comes from sharing the chocolate.

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Media Contact

Jodie Schillinger, Executive Vice President Maple Ridge Farms, Inc. 715-297-0634 JodieS@MapleRidge.com

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Maple Ridge Farms is America's Most Delicious Business Gifts™ For more than 40 years, Maple Ridge Farms has been helping organizations strengthen relationships through America's Most Delicious Business Gifts™. From premium food gifts and custom-branded programs to innovative offerings like Sweeter Cards, Maple Ridge Farms blends trusted service, creativity, and exceptional taste to create gifting experiences people remember. Trusted by companies across the country, the company continues to lead the evolution of food gifting by transforming everyday business interactions into meaningful moments of human connection. North Mallow crafts gourmet marshmallow experiences designed to bring people together. Known for creative flavor profiles, handcrafted quality, and engaging event activations, North Mallow transforms a nostalgic treat into an unforgettable experience.