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Slew of healthcare companies named tops for executive women
NEW YORK — A host of drug store industry-related companies were named to the 2017 National Association for Female Executives Top Companies for Executive Women. In alphabetical order, these companies, among the 60 named to the list, include Abbott Labs, Cardinal Health, Colgate Palmolive, Eli Lilly, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg, L’Orèal, Merck, Procter & Gamble, Roche, Target and Walmart.
Redd’s Wicked launches strawberry-kiwi flavor
CHICAGO — MillerCoors’ hard cider brand Redd’s Wicked on Tuesday announced the return of its limited-release series, kicking it off with the introduction of Redd’s Wicked Strawberry Kiwi. The flavor hit shelves March 1.

Annie Chun’s refreshes brand, expands offerings

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Pan-Asian snack and meal company Annie Chun’s has unveiled a new look for its brand, as well as new products ahead of Natural Products Expo West, which will be held from March 10-12.

The company is rolling out its Asian Entrees, as well as sea salt and sea salt and vinegar varieties of its Organic Seaweed Snacks.
Ritz intros Crisp and Thins baked chip

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Ritz is unveiling its new Ritz Crisp and Thins in four flavors, the brand announced Monday. Ritz Crisp and Thins are available in sea salt, cream cheese and onion, salt and vinegar and bacon.

The product, which saw success in the United Kingdom, is aimed at responding to consumer demand for better-for-you chip options that don’t sacrifice flavor, the company said.
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Best Damn Brewing adds to line with cream soda, sweet tea varieties

NEW YORK — Best Damn Brewing announced Wednesday that it is expanding its line of hard sodas. The brand is introducing its hard cream soda, which is set to hit shelves nationwide on March 6, alongside a series of TV spots.
Pepsi’s 1893 intros citrus, black currant flavors

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Pepsi’s 1893 cola brand is expanding its offerings, the company announced Wednesday with the unveiling of its Citrus Cola and Black Currant Cola flavors.
Incoming Hershey CEO chooses leadership team

HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey’s incoming president and CEO, Michele Buck, has chosen key members of the executive leadership team, the company announced Thursday. The leadership team — a combination of promoted executives already with Hershey and a hire from Unilever — also will comprise four top Hershey executives continuing on in their current roles.
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