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Bartell Drugs, Oberto team to help kids and Seattle Children’s Hospital
SEATTLE -- Bartell Drugs and Oberto Beef Jerky are joining forces to raise money for Seattle Children's in support of its mission to prevent, treat and eliminate pediatric diseases.

This is the second year the locally-based, family-owned companies have joined forces to raise money for the nationally acclaimed hospital. Last year, $24,500 was collected from the chain’s 64 Puget Sound locations.
A spiked sparkling water perfect for fall
BOSTON -- One of the hottest selling spiked sparkling water brands on the market is expanding its portfolio with a new flavor.

Truly Spiked & Sparkling has launched Sicilian Blood Orange, a new style now available at retailers nationwide.

FMI cancels annual trade show in Chicago

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Food Marketing Institute announced Wednesday that it has decided to cancel its annual trade show in Chicago, known as FMI Connect, beginning in 2017.
FDA begins process to overhaul rules for 'healthy' labeling

The Food and Drug Administration has started a public process to redefine the meaning of the word “healthy” when it comes to food labeling.

"Redefining 'healthy' is part of an overall plan to provide consumers with information and tools to enable them to easily and quickly make food choices consistent with public health recommendations and to encourage the development of healthier foods by the industry," according to a statement Tuesday on FDA.gov.
Sparkling Ice and Kevin Durant unveil new hoops project

PRESTON, Wash. -- Sparkling Ice is building on its partnership with NBA MVP Kevin Durant by unveiling a basketball court renovation in Sparkling Ice's hometown of Seattle at Powell Barnett Park.

The renovation is part of Kevin Durant's Charity Foundation: "BUILD IT AND THEY WILL BALL" Courts Renovation Initiative designed to increase the number of high quality basketball courts accessible to underprivileged youth across the United States and around the globe.
Doritos teams up with Rock the Vote

PLANO, Texas -- Doritos is aiming to show America's youth that the boldest choice they can make this year is the one at the ballot box.
OTA survey: Millennials lead other age groups in organic purchasing, trust

WASHINGTON — A new survey from the Organic Trade Association is highlighting the shopping habits of parents, in particular millennial parents. The survey also found high rates of trust for the organic label among millennial parents.

The group of 18- to 34-year-olds represents about 52% of the nation’s organic buyers, according to the survey. In contrast, Generation X parents born between 1965 and 1980 made up about 35% of organic buyers and Baby Boomers represented 14% of organic buyers.
KeVita intros 3 new kombucha flavors, kicks off #InnerSelfie campaign

OXNARD, Calif. — Fermented probiotic and kombucha maker KeVita is introducing three new Master Brew Kombucha flavors to its lineup. The new flavors are Dragonfruit Lemongrass, Mango Habanero and Citrus.
Unilever acquires Seventh Generation

LONDON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Unilever on Monday announced that it would be acquiring Vermont-based personal care and home product company Seventh Generation. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Splenda launches stevia sweetener

CARMEL, Ind. — Splenda Sweeteners parent company Heartland Food Products on Thursday announced a new addition to its product line, Splenda Naturals Stevia Sweetener, which the company says has no bitter aftertaste. The new sweetener uses what it says is a better-tasting extract from the stevia leaf, rebaudioside D (reb D) and erythritol, which provides necessary volume and texture to the stevia extract that can be 200 times sweeter than sugar.