The iconic soft pretzel brand Auntie Anne’s has teamed up with NFL superstar Bijan Robinson to sell the limited edition Bijan Mustardson dip cups.
For those unfamiliar, Bijan Robinson has a signature dijon mustard brand called Bijan Mustardson. Auntie Anne's wanted to help the athlete promote his condiment brand by serving the mustard alongside its signature pretzels. Perfectly timed for football season, the new promotion will see limited-edition Bijan Mustardson dip cups paired with Auntie Anne’s iconic Football Buckets. This means you can order buckets of your favorite Auntie Anne's Original Nuggets, Cinnamon Sugar Nuggets, Mini Dogs, or Pepperoni Nuggets, and then dip them all in some gourmet Bijan Mustardson. As Julie Younglove-Webb, Chief Brand Officer at Auntie Anne’s, explains, "The Bijan Mustardson dip cups – a rich and subtly spicy mustard, add a new dimension to our Football Buckets, making them a must-have snack for football season gatherings."
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Auntie Anne’s is Now Selling Bijan Mustardson Dip Cups
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