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Paula Deen launches new consumables line
CARROLLTON, Texas -- Paula Deen is rolling out a new line of food products with a special appearance at the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market this weekend.

Deen's new product range includes mixes of foods that are the top-selling items at her restaurants. The initial product line is set to include: Original Recipes Baking Mix, Fried Chicken Batter Mix, Hoecake Mix, Cornbread Mix and Ooey Gooey Heavenly Fudge Mix. Each Southern recipe has been personally authenticated by Deen.
CVS Pharmacy stakes greater claim against 'wellness' with 2,900-store healthy food commitment
WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Pharmacy on Tuesday unveiled plans to improve its convenient food offerings with healthier foods and beverages across more than 2,900 locations, up from an inititial 500 pilot stores announced last year. Throughout the year, 100 stores each week are being enhanced with a carefully curated selection of national and niche better-for-you brands that make healthier eating on-the-go, convenient and affordable.

Mondelez International partners with Facebook on consumer insights and messaging

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Mondelez International announced Tuesday that it plans to work with Facebook to leverage consumer insights and messaging to create more meaningful mobile-first experiences between people and brands.
Black Forest's organic gummy bears star in reality video series

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Ferrara Candy Company's Black Forest Organic brand is bringing a family of gummy bears, The Organics, to life in the brand's first-ever national marketing campaign.

With three "episodes" launching this summer, viewers will get up close and personal with The Organics family in the reality-style web series as they tackle deliciously real topics including family dinnertime, getting "enhancements," and peer pressure.
Hot Pockets brings the taste of food trucks to freezers

SOLON, Ohio -- Leading consumables brand HOT POCKETS has teamed up with food truck chefs to create all-new products that meet consumer demand for unique tastes in the frozen food section.
DSN, Mack Elevation announce new 10X Thought Leadership Forum

The roster of speakers for the Aug. 5 event includes (clockwise from top left): Alex Perez Tenessa, CVS; Bill Bergin, Rite Aid; Doug Stukenborg, former Target executive; Sarah Carberry, Google/YouTube; Brian Owens, Kantar Retail; Larry Levin, IRI; Justin Weigold, Facebook/Instagram; and Alex Hurd, Walmart.

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Chobani launches new dips with vacation giveaway

NORWICH, N.Y. -- This Fourth of July Chobani is marking the launch of Chobani Meze Dips by sponsoring a vacation rental giveaway.

Fans can enter for a chance to stay in a Chobani-inspired home in New York City over the holiday by sharing their favorite way to "dip" on social media.
EY shopper analysis unveils 5 ways to effectively engage Gen Z consumer

MONTREAL - Retailers need to replicate the ease of digital shopping in their brick and mortar stores if they're to successfully engage generation Z shoppers, accoridng to a EY report released Thursday. According to the report, e-commerce fulfills Gen Z's needs, and in order for retailers to be relevant, they must translate that experience in their stores.
New Nature's Fury NutriDrinks are packed with vitamins

FRIDLEY, Minn. -- Nature's Fury is taking nutritional beverages to a new level by introducing NutriDrinks.
Wasa unveils new healthy snack: THINS crackers

CHICAGO -- Popular Swedish snack brand Wasa has launched a hearty cracker that is targeted at the consumer who wants both whole grains and an irresistible crunch in their snack food.