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LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Organic baby formula brand Nature's One said it is committed to minimize or eliminate environmental contaminants, such as arsenic and other heavy metals.

PLANO, Texas — PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division is developing a gluten-free validation process for its products as part of a multiyear initiative to assure consumers that many of the company's products are gluten free.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy has launched a new range of more than 50 preseasoned, ready-to-cook items in stores just in time for the summer grilling season. The Ready to Cook line includes beef, pork, chicken, fish and vegetable options all premarinated or preseasoned, ready to go straight in the skillet, microwave or on the grill.

AVON, Ohio — A duct tape brand has debuted a new duct tape pattern featuring a character from one of Nickelodeon's hit animated series.

Duck Tape's SpongeBob SquarePants pattern features a bright yellow background with multiple SpongeBob expressions to reflect the character's humor and enthusiasm, the company said. The new tape now is available at retailers nationwide.

ST. LOUIS — Friskies has launched a campaign designed to end "cat boredom."

The brand has launched a movement on its Facebook page, which underscores how Friskies cat treats can add excitement to cats' lives. Additional tools for the fight are available for consumers on the page, including videos, games and surprise giveaways exclusively for Friskies' Facebook fans. What's more, the campaign features a video public service announcement depicting many bored cats that haven't yet discovered the solution.

Sales of coconut water continue to soar. According to a recent report from Mintel, the U.S. market for coconut water was around $350 million in 2011, representing 2% of the total fruit juice and drinks sales. The report suggested that coconut water offers growth opportunity in an otherwise maturing fruit juice/drinks market; in all three outlets, coconut water sales grew by 165% to $59 million during 2010-2011.

GLENDALE, Calif. — A line of insulated can covers is taking a provocative turn.

Boobzie is a line of coozies shaped like the female body. A novelty yet functional item, the Boobzie made its debut via the Boobzie online store and will be expanding to a number of retailers later this year.

Boobzies are retail priced under $10. More information can be found at Boobzie.com. 

PLANO, Texas — PepsiCo is expanding one of the flagship brands from its Frito-Lay division.

The company has introduced the Ruffles Ultimate line, which includes chips that feature ridges twice the size and depth of the ridges in original Ruffles potato chips, as well as dips that are made with chunks of real bacon or real beef and cheese to provide the "ultimate" snacking experience, the company said.