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U.K. greeting card retailer to drop anchor in the U.S.
Watch out Hallmark. A popular British greeting card and stationery brand has designs on the U.S. market.

Paperchase is planning to open two freestanding stores in the United States next year, both in Chicago, The Telegraph reported.
Crystal Farms debuts line of Latino cheeses
LAKE MILLS, Wis. -- One of the nation's more popular dairy brands is launching a new line of cheeses aimed at America's rapidly growing Hispanic population.

Crystal Farms' new line features four cheese varieties popular for their versatility and melting capabilities important in Hispanic cooking:

Mac & cheese gets a makeover in the refrigerated case

BENICIA, Calif. -- Traditional boxed macaroni and cheese now has some real competition, this time from a fresh product in the refrigerated case.

Three Bridges says its new Creamy Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Kit is made with clean and simple ingredients, including fresh-shredded cheddar cheese.
Doritos rolls out a new snack for National Nacho Day

PLANO, Texas -- Doritos has taken the tortilla chip to another level with its new frozen Doritos Loaded snacks.

Doritos Loaded are bite-sized, triangle-shaped snacks loaded with melted cheese and covered in a crispy Doritos-flavored crust. Just in time for National Nacho Day on Nov. 6, Doritos Loaded is now available in freezer aisles at major retailers across the country.
Ora paper towels offer U.S. consumers a new way to clean up

NEW YORK -- British consumer goods company Better All Round has launched its innovative, round paper towels in the United States.

Now available at Target stores, Ora paper towels offer a compact, cone-shaped stacking system with no cardboard inner tube. Ora is also the first round-shaped paper towel that offers a one-hand grab and guarantees no tearing, unraveling or waste.
Walmart, Kroger top Kantar Retail's annual PowerRanking survey

NORWALK, Conn. — Both Walmart and Kroger were named to the top spot in Kantar Retail's 2016 annual U.S. PoweRanking survey, released Wednesday, which measures best-in-class retailers according to the supplier community.
Nutella asks FDA to reclassify the spread as a jam

WASHINGTON -- Nutella's maker, Ferrero, has petitioned the FDA to have the chocolate hazelnut spread reclassified into the same category as jam and honey, which has a smaller serving size.

In a petition to the FDA, Ferrero writes that the two-tablespoon serving size on the U.S. label could be confusing and make people think they should use that much on their toast.
Rubbermaid aims to set a new standard in food storage

ATLANTA -- Rubbermaid has introduced a new line of food storage containers that are designed to accommodate today's busy, modern lifestyle.

Rubbermaid says its new BRILLIANCE containers are 100% leak-proof, made of stain resistant material and feature a modular, stackable design for exceptional organization in the refrigerator.
CocoaVia now available at Walgreens

GERMANTOWN, Md. -- Mars is expanding the distribution of its popular cocoa extract supplement.

The company says that CocoaVia is now available in Walgreens stores nationwide, complete with new packaging that highlights the role of cocoa flavanols in promoting healthy blood flow.
The world's first LED light bulb with dual USB charging is here

LOS ANGELES -- Mega Tiny Corp has unveiled PowerBulb, the world's first LED light bulb that integrates USB charging anywhere in the home, office or hotel.

PowerBulb harnesses the power of the light bulb to charge mobile devices. Simply place PowerBulb into a lamp, turn on the lamp, attach a USB charging cable, and then connect the devices.