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March 11, 2011
Annika Sorenstam to promote Lipton's RTD teas

A joint venture between PepsiCo and Unilever has tapped a Hall of Fame golfer to promote ready-to-drink iced teas throughout the state of Florida.

March 9, 2011
Giant to open Feasterville, Pa., store

Giant Food Stores plans to open a new store near Philadelphia on March 16, the Carlisle, Pa.-based Royal Ahold banner said.

March 7, 2011
Healthy living initiatives are made 'Simple' for Safeway shoppers

Over the past seven years, Safeway has demonstrated a list of accomplishments aimed at healthier living, including launching its O Organics line of USDA certified-organic foods, removing added trans-fats from all of its private-label products and launching Eating Right for Kids, a line that contains no high fructose corn syrup. Today, the effort shows little signs of slowing as the chain kicked off 2011 with two new initiatives: SimpleNutrition and Open Nature.

March 7, 2011
Supervalu aims to boost customers' health-and-wellness 'iQ'

In an effort to deliver to shoppers a whole health-focused shopping experience, Supervalu’s pharmacy and grocery teams are working closely together to develop innovative service offerings that cut across three platforms: preventive care, diabetes care and medication therapy management. The chain clearly is demonstrating its focus on being a one-stop health solution for its shoppers.

March 7, 2011
Supervalu taps PointRoll to boost grocery sales

Amid researching its customers' changing media habits, supermarket retailer Supervalu has partnered with a leading provider of digital marketing services and technology to enhance how the grocer reaches customers.

March 1, 2011
Coca-Cola adds Honest Tea to portfolio

Three years after purchasing a minority stake in Honest Tea, an organic bottled tea company, Coca-Cola said it has exercised its option to acquire the remaining portion of the company.

March 1, 2011
Coming to Weis shelves: Lichi superfruit diet supplement

A weight-loss supplement has gained retail distribution in Weis Markets.

February 28, 2011
Coca-Cola expands marketing efforts for Seagram's

Coca-Cola is expanding the reach of its Seagram's line of beverages across the United States.

February 25, 2011
SunChips' compostable bags get quieter

After complaints about Frito-Lay's noisy biodegradable bags for its SunChips brand were made loud and clear by consumers, the bags now deliver the same eco-friendly message on a quieter scale.

February 22, 2011
Supervalu's Save-A-Lot banner expands reach in the Windy City

Save-A-Lot on Monday announced that it was expanding its reach by opening five new stores in the Chicago market.

February 18, 2011
Aldi takes a bite out of the Big Apple

Discount grocer Aldi has opened its first-ever New York City-area store in the borough of Queens.

February 18, 2011
Cos. milk new products in struggling sector

Rising commodity costs and brutal competition have been squeezing profits from the ready-to-eat cereal category.

February 17, 2011
Soon after Valentine’s, food stores foster romance

The Washington Post on Thursday morning tagged the Wegmans in Lanham, Md. — a suburb of Washington — as "Club Wegmans," the latest hot spot to meet singles.

February 3, 2011
Weis goes mobile for on-the-go customers

Weis Markets on Thursday announced the launch of a mobile version of WeisMarkets.com offering customers access to its weekly circular, online ordering options for gift cards and party platters, prescription refills and a new Healthy Living section.

February 1, 2011
Kroger banners support kids with charitable campaigns

Kroger banners Ralphs and Food 4 Less/Foods Co have kicked off their respective charitable campaigns to benefit children in the markets they serve.

January 26, 2011
Blueberry flavor added to Yoplait Fiber One line

Yoplait Fiber One is introducing a 50-calorie yogurt for health-conscious consumers looking for a guilt-free treat.

January 25, 2011
Two new flavors join Yoplait Delights roster

Yoplait is expanding its decadent line of rich and creamy yogurt parfaits with two new flavors.

January 20, 2011
Coca-Cola expands collaboration with IFRC

Coca-Cola announced it is extending its collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in a new global partnership.

January 19, 2011
Britain's ad regulator tells Coca-Cola to pull plug on Vitaminwater claim

The Advertising Standards Authority, an agency that regulates ads in Britain, said that Coca-Cola needs to stop running certain claims for its Vitaminwater brand.

January 11, 2011
FOP labels don't necessarily influence product purchasing intent

Front-of-pack labels may not sway customers from purchasing certain items in stores.

January 10, 2011
Hawaiian Punch getting a makeover, inside and out

A Dr Pepper Snapple Group brand is getting refreshed.

January 10, 2011
PepsiCo appoints new head of Quaker unit

PepsiCo has named a new president for its Quaker Foods and Snacks business.

January 6, 2011
Shaw's to close five stores

Shaw’s Supermarkets, a Supervalu banner, on Wednesday announced five store closures in the coming week — three in Massachusetts and two in Rhode Island — according to published reports.

January 6, 2011
SoBe Lifewater with electrolytes launches

PepsiCo is extending its SoBe brand with a new line of zero-calorie beverages.

January 5, 2011
Consumers snack on low sodium

DALLAS — Reducing sodium is at the top of consumer request lists when it comes to what they want in snacks, according to Frito-Lay. SymphonyIRI data showed that 52% of consumers in 2009 identified low sodium as an important snack attribute — up from 43% in 2007.


Manufacturers are giving consumers what they want. Frito-Lay, for example, continues to expand its lightly salted chip varieties, which offer 50% less sodium per ounce per serving.

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