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November 16, 2012
Nurish Brands introduces 'natural' energy drink alternative Feel Natural Energy

Nurish Brands on Thursday launched Feel Natural Energy, a new energy drink available in Rexam 10.5-oz. Sleek cans.

November 15, 2012
Consumers bite into classic, new cookies

After several lackluster years, cookie sales were up in 2011 and are likely to show slight gains this year.

November 15, 2012
Frito-Lay's new caffeinated line of Cracker Jacks elicits criticism from CSPI

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay has stirred up controversy with its plan to launch an extended line of Cracker Jacks snacks, called Cracker Jack'd, which includes a caffeinated snack called Power Bites.

November 15, 2012
Pick your flavor

Red Bull energy drink brand has announced plans to roll out Red Bull Editions — three new flavors in color-coordinated 8.4-ounce cans — this coming March.


November 15, 2012
ReportersNotebook — Consumables, 11/19/12

Anheuser-Busch earlier this month donated 44,000 cases — 1,056,000 cans — of emergency drinking water and a cash donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.


November 13, 2012
Quest Nutrition launches high-protein peanut butter cups

Quest Nutrition on Tuesday launched Quest Cravings Peanut Butter Cups, a high-protein chocolate candy with 20 g of protein per serving.

November 13, 2012
Samuel Adams introduces 10th anniversary batch of barrel-aged Utopias beer

Samuel Adams has once again stepped into the realm of "extreme beers" with its latest 10th anniversary release of Samuel Adams Utopias, the brewery's legendary barrel-aged beer.

November 9, 2012
Buffalo Nuts line adds new bold flavors

Tropical Foods — a food manufacturer that specializes in raw and roasted nuts, dried fruit and snack mixes — recently announced the introduction of new flavors to their top-selling Buffalo Nuts line.

November 8, 2012
Campbell's evolves classic tomato soup

Campbell Soup has introduced a new twist on the classic American favorite: Sun-Ripened Yellow Tomato soup.

November 8, 2012
Weis Markets launches second annual Believe in Heroes promotion to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Weis Markets on Thursday announced the launch of its second annual Believe in Heroes promotion to benefit Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that raises awareness and enlists public support for the needs of injured service members.

November 7, 2012
On solid 3Q, Kraft promises more innovation for key brands

Kraft Foods Group on Wednesday announced that new product sales, increased advertising investment and improved productivity have contributed to profit gains for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

November 5, 2012
Candy with a kick

Jelly Belly has added a Tabasco-flavored bean to its lineup of gourmet jelly beans. Red peppers, Avery Island salt and distilled vinegar, and a subtle sweetness have been combined to create a jelly bean designed to “ignite the taste buds with a peppery punch that hot sauce fans crave.” 


November 5, 2012
ReportersNotebook — Consumables, 11/5/12

Mars Chocolate has unveiled its Easter 2013 lineup.

October 31, 2012
Hain Celestial completes strategic acquisition in the UK

The Hain Celestial Group, a natural and organic products company, announced Monday the closing of the acquisition of Premier Food's portfolio of packaged grocery brands and its Histon manufacturing base in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

October 31, 2012
Kashi introduces new nutritious, soft-baked cookie flavor

Kashi, a natural food and lifestyle company, announced Monday the national launch of its new Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies.

October 29, 2012
Cracker Jack teaming with Walgreens on consumer sweepstakes

Cracker Jack is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of "a prize in every box" by teaming up with Walgreens stores to give consumers the chance to win a diamond ring valued at $1,000, the company announced Monday.

October 29, 2012
Sabra Dipping introduces Asian cuisine-inspired hummus

Sabra Dipping Co., the country's leading hummus manufacturer, has introduced a new flavor of its Garden Variety Hummus — Asian Fusion.

October 29, 2012
Weis 3Q sales down vs. last year as the grocer cycles through sales lifts from hurricanes Irene, Lee

Weis Markets on Friday reported third quarter net income of $17.2 million, up 1.2% for the period ended Sept. 29, while its earnings per share increased 1.6% to $0.64 per share compared to the same period in 2011.

October 26, 2012
Supervalu banners partner locally with Iams Home 4 the Holidays to raise pet adoption awareness

A number of Supervalu banners on Friday announced that select locations will host Iams Home 4 the Holidays initiative on Nov. 2 and 3. As part of the events, neighborhood shelters will introduce shoppers to deserving puppies, kittens, dogs and cats that are up for adoption.

October 25, 2012
Folgers introduces new gourmet-inspired coffee flavors

Folgers Coffee has debuted bagged coffee and K-Cup packs in its new Gourmet Selections flavors.

October 24, 2012
Ocean Spray introduces two new cranberry cocktail drinks

Ocean Spray has expanded its line of cranberry cocktail products to include the new Low Tart Cranberry Juice Cocktail and 2/3 Less Sugar Cranberry Juice Cocktail.

October 23, 2012
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula joins World Cocoa Foundation

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula has joined the World Cocoa Foundation in support of efforts to provide economic, social and environmental development in cocoa-growing communities.

October 23, 2012
Sneaky Pete's launches first all-natural oat beverage

Sneaky Pete's Naturally Oatstanding Beverage is now available at various grocery stores and other retailers nationwide. The first soluble oat beverage of its kind, Sneaky Pete's is an easy and low-calorie way for consumers to meet the daily requirement for fiber.

October 19, 2012
Retail information technology vet joins Weis from Supervalu

Information technology vet Shirl Stroeing joined Weis Markets earlier this week as the company's VP and chief information officer, according to published reports.

October 18, 2012
Harris Teeter unveils new specialty grocer concept

Harris Teeter on Wednesday celebrated the official grand openings of its 201central stores during ribbon-cutting ceremonies at both locations — Wesley Chapel and Huntersville, N.C.

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