The real-life death of NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others has derailed the spoofed death of Mr. Peanut. Last week the internet and social media were abuzz over a Planters ad ...

Kraft Heinz is pausing promotion for its Super Bowl ad that shows the death of longtime Planters mascot Mr. Peanut following the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others. Planters' ...

Move over, Baby Yoda — it’s Baby Nut’s time to shine. After killing off the iconic Mr. Peanut character a few weeks ago, Planters introduced a smaller version Sunday during a Super Bowl LIV commercial ...

Snack food company Planters has killed off their famed mascot Mr. Peanut, and his "funeral" will take place during the Super Bowl. "It is with heavy hearts that we confirm that Mr. Peanut has died at ...

Planters has "paused" its viral marketing campaign depicting the "death" of its iconic Mr. Peanut mascot in the wake of Kobe Bryant's death, Ad Age reports. Planters launched the campaign last Tuesday ...