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SC Johnson to acquire Babyganics
RACINE, Wis. — SC Johnson on Friday announced that it would be acquiring Babyganics, an emerging brand of household and personal products for the growing family. The line of products includes bath care, oral care, sun care, insect repellents and various cleaners, among others.
WSJ: Mondelez makes takeover bid for Hershey
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Mondelez International has made a bid to buy chocolate giant Hershey Co. (Wall Street Journal)

Ben & Jerry's scoops up new flavors for National Ice Cream Month

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Ben & Jerry's is ringing in the Fourth of July holiday and National Ice Cream Month with a variety of new flavors.

Empower Mint, a peppermint ice cream with fudge brownies and fudge swirls, launched in June with the goal to support Ben & Jerry's long time commitment in advocating for a fair Democracy.
Zevia introduces energy, sparkling water beverages

LOS ANGELES -- A popular diet soda brand is expanding its product portfolio to include energy and sparkling water beverages.

Zevia's new lines will complement the brand's existing 90% share of the natural zero-calorie soda market in the United States. Both product lines present an opportunity for the company to offer new beverage alternatives as consumers around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the health risks associated with excess sugar consumption.
Borden's LALA brand unveils new yogurt drinks

DALLAS -- LALA, a Borden Dairy brand, is expanding its yogurt products line to include two new smoothie drinks.

LALA Healthies Curb is the first of the brand's new Healthies line, which will focus on better-for-you varieties while still offering the taste and convenience of LALA's signature Yogurt Smoothies. LALA has plans to expand upon this launch with other healthful yogurt smoothie varieties in the coming year.
Snackwell's expands into breakfast category with new biscuit thins

NAPLES, Fla. -- SnackWell's, a pioneer in the low-fat snack category, has expanded into the breakfast product category with new better-for-you Biscuit Thins.

SnackWell's Biscuit Thins are made with 100% whole grains, are a great source of protein and fiber, and are free from high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils. With four biscuits per package, the new Biscuit Thins are a portable and convenient way for people who are on-the-go to snack healthy.
Mondelez International renews $2M pledge toward disaster aid

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- The Mondelez International Foundation announced the renewal of a two-year, $2 million pledge on Wednesday to help leading global disaster relief organizations deliver humanitarian aid more quickly.
Harnessing the strength of a knowledge organization

Michelle Gloeckler, Walmart EVP consumables and health and wellness
Amazon brings more products to customer fingertips

Amazon.com is continuing to expand its assortment of Dash buttons.
Angry Orchard launches hard cider made with N.Y. apples

WALDEN, N.Y. -- Angry Orchard, a popular brand of hard cider, is launching a new product made exclusively with apple varieties from New York State.