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April 9, 2013
Packaged Facts: Greek yogurt sales jumped more than 50% in 2012

According to a recent analysis by Packaged Facts, a MarketResearch.com division, U.S. retail sales of yogurt will approach $9.3 billion by 2017, up from $7.3 billion in 2012, with Greek yogurt brands being the major catalyst for these significant increases.

April 9, 2013
Philadelphia Cream Cheese expands product line

Philadelphia Cream Cheese is looking to broaden its appeal with the launch of new cream cheese products this spring.

April 8, 2013
COTY, GNC among finalists for Virgo's inaugural Insights Awards

Virgo announced the finalists of its inaugural Insights Awards, to be awarded May 1 at the SupplySide MarketPlace opening presentation at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

April 8, 2013
Goya Foods, Beech-Nut Nutrition to make baby food for Hispanic families

Beech-Nut Nutrition and Goya Foods have made a deal to produce baby foods for Hispanic families, Beech-Nut announced.

April 5, 2013
Happy Family announces Greek yogurt pouches for babies and toddlers

Happy Family, an organic food brand privately owned and operated by moms, has introduced a line of organic Greek yogurt, fruit and veggie combination pouches for babies and toddlers, the company announced.

April 5, 2013
Joint venture formed to promote healthy eating among corporate employees

Digital coupon service SavingStar and employee benefits provider Edenred have started a joint venture to promote healthy eating among corporate employees, the companies said Friday.

April 5, 2013
Organic Trade Association study: 8-in-10 U.S. parents purchase organic products

A study conducted in mid-January by the Organic Trade Association shows U.S. families are increasingly embracing organic products when they shop. The study also showed increased trust in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic seal to properly label organic products.

April 4, 2013
Adweek: Diet Pepsi offers limited-edition can design; exclusive Target stores promotion

In an exclusive sit down with Adweek, Amy Spiridakis, director of marketing for Diet Pepsi, spoke about recent rebranding efforts from the beverage maker, a new limited-edition can design for Diet Pepsi and an exclusive partnership with Target coming up in May.

April 4, 2013
Frito-Lay turns up the heat with tapatio spice snacks

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division is launching two new snack chips flavored with tapatio, a spicy sauce made with a combination of red chili peppers, spices and a hint of garlic.

April 4, 2013
Pringles chips launches new snack Stix

Pringles, a Kellogg's brand, announced a new twist on the Pringles potato chips, new Pringles Stix.

April 4, 2013
Quaker Oats pours the Perfect Portions

Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, introduced Perfect Portions, a multiserve instant oatmeal that contains no added sugar and comes in a convenient, resealable package.

April 4, 2013
Rite Aid front-end comps up 3.8% amid shift in timing of Easter

Same-store sales at Rite Aid decreased 2% in March, including a 3.8% increase in same-store sales on the front end and a 4.5% decrease in pharmacy sales due in part to new introductions of generic drugs, the retail pharmacy chain said.

April 4, 2013
Triscuit updates product line with Brown Rice crackers

Triscuit announced a new line of crackers that adds brown rice to its traditional wheat cracker.

April 3, 2013
Hood heats up summer indulgence with Greek frozen yogurt line

Hood, a New England dairy brand, has entered the fast-growing Greek yogurt market with the introduction of four new Greek frozen yogurts, the company announced.

April 3, 2013
P&G to be presenting sponsor of Hispanicize 2013

Hispanicize 2013, the annual Latino trends event, has announced that Procter & Gamble will be the official presenting sponsor for this year's event taking place in Miami Beach from April 9 to 13. This is P&G's first year as the presenting sponsor of the Hispanicize event.

April 2, 2013
GMA Science Forum to include former Canadian WTO ambassador, CBS White House correspondent

Global perspectives on scientific, regulatory and technical developments in product safety, health and well-being will be the feature as hundreds of experts from the consumer packaged goods industry meet Wednesday at the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science Forum.

April 2, 2013
Nestle introduces new frozen fruit snacks, first coconut water bars

Dreyer's, part of Nestle USA, launched the new Outshine brand, which will include the Dreyer's Fruit Bars line as well as six new flavors launching in April under the Dreyer's Outshine name. The new flavors include two made with coconut water, the first coconut water-based frozen fruit bars on the market, according to the company.

April 2, 2013
Washington Post: Tea sales boon for consumer health and supermarket sales

The Washington Post this week took an in-depth look at the health benefits of tea and how consumers are taking notice. And that's a good thing for specialty tea shops and supermarket chains.

April 1, 2013
Mini Melts ice cream vending machines hit Walmart stores in time for summer

Walmart customers will enjoy a cool reason to shop at the mass merchandise company this summer as Mini Melts ice cream automated kiosks rollout nationwide.

March 29, 2013
Coca-Cola seeks patent on new sugar-free fiber drink

Coca-Cola has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new sugar-free beverage with added fiber, according to a report from the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

March 29, 2013
Pinnacle Foods rings NYSE Opening Bell to celebrate first day as public company

Parsippany, N.J.-based Pinnacle Foods — manufacturer and distributor of such food brands as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Vlasic, Mrs. Butterworth’s and others — opened for trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PF” after its initial public offering.

March 29, 2013
Study finds mass merchandiser private-label foods, beverages rival national brands

Walmart and Target are ramping up offerings of private-label products directed at multicultural and health-conscious consumers, according to a new study.

March 29, 2013
Vitamin Squeeze offers powdered water enhancers

Vitamin Squeeze announced the release of a full line of powdered water enhancers available in supermarkets nationwide.

March 28, 2013
Giant-Carlisle collects $587,545 for hunger relief in late February, early March

Ahold USA's Giant-Carlisle banner raised nearly $600,000 for a hunger relief program in February and March, the supermarket chain said.

March 27, 2013
Bumble Bee offers health, wellness tips with e-book

Bumble Bee Foods has introduced a quarterly e-book on health and wellness, the company said Wednesday.

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