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  • Name of Kraft Foods' global snacks biz OKed by shareholders

    NORTHFIELD, Ill. — More than 90% of Kraft Foods shareholders (who cast a vote) gave the company the green light to change its name to Mondelez International.

  • Popsicle rolls out Yosicle line

    ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Popsicle has grown its brand to include a line of treats that contain nonfat yogurt.

    Yosicle pops are available in four varieties and three shapes, including:

    • Yosicle Torpedo! pops feature three flavors in one low-fat, creamy pop: purple berry, watermelon and vanilla;

  • Bacardi expands RTD line with low-calorie beverages

    CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Bacardi has launched a line of low-calorie, ready-to-drink-beverages.

    Bacardi classic cocktails light builds off of the original the brand's classic cocktails "open and pour" line. Less than 95 calories for a 4-oz. serving, the beverages are available in pina colada and mojito flavors and made with natural flavors, real juice and pure cane sugar.

    Bacardi classic cocktails light will be distributed in 750-ml size and 1.75 liters.

  • ConAgra acquires Kangaroo Brands' pita chip business

    OMAHA, Neb. — In an effort to grow its presence in private-label foods, ConAgra Foods has acquired the pita chip business of Kangaroo Brands.

    The acquisition includes a manufacturing facility located in Milwaukee, Wis., and approximately 50 employees who joined ConAgra Foods from Kangaroo Brands. Kangaroo Brands will continue to own and market its pita bread and frozen sandwiches. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Bartell Drugs launches summer food drive

    SEATTLE — Regional chain Bartell Drugs is partnering with a charity group to launch a food-collection program.

    The 58-store, Seattle-based chain announced a partnership with Food Lifeline to sponsor the Bartell's Community Food Drive to replenish local food banks over the summer. The program, scheduled to last from May 28 to June 10, is designed to help families that normally depend on free and reduced-price school meals and may struggle to provide healthy meals at home.

  • GoGo Squeez's Pass the Play campaign supports Fresh Air Fund

    NEW YORK — GoGo Squeez announced the launch of a new campaign that will include a national mobile playground tour and the "largest game of catch."

    The Pass the Play campaign is designed to support The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit agency that provides free summer experiences and year-round educational programs to New York City children from low-income communities, the company said. The campaign encourages consumers to get involved through one of the following ways:

  • Hellmann's 'fine-tunes' olive oil mayonnaise

    ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Hellmann's has introduced its new mayonnaise dressing with olive oil.

    Available at retailers nationwide, Hellmann's said it has "fine-tuned" its olive oil mayonnaise recipe to include 50% more olive oil, while still delivering the taste of Hellmann's consumers know and love.

  • Pringles, USO offer service men, women a 'taste of home'

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Pringles has teamed up with the United Service Organizations this Memorial Day to honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

    As part of its "Taste of Home" campaign, Pringles said it will support the USO by delivering than 43,000 free cans of Pringles to USO Centers, which will be distributed to troops deployed around the world in appreciation of their service. What's more, specially wrapped Pringles cans will be sold at Walmart stores nationwide.

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