US conglomerate ConAgra Foods has joined forces with Mars Inc to launch a range of confectionery for the Christmas season.

ConAgra's Peter Pan peanut butter brand and Mars' M&M's Holiday milk chocolate candies have joined to create three products, the manufacturers announced. Holly Jolly Peanut Butter Cookies, Jingle Bell Balls and Holiday Magic Peanut Clusters will be promoted on Facebook and via 5m on-pack lid stickers for the Peter Pan brand.

As part of the campaign, recipes will be available on Facebook, while national print ad and point-of-purchase displays will also be rolled-out. The campaign runs through November to December.