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PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — J&J Snack Foods has extended its SuperPretzel frozen snack line.

SuperPretzel now includes a sweet cinnamon flavor, the company said, noting that the pretzel's dough is infused with cinnamon and also includes a cinnamon-sugar topping packet for added flavor.

A 6-count package of SuperPretzel sweet cinnamon frozen pretzels can be found at retailers nationwide, including Food Lion, Giant Foods, Giant Eagle, Weis and more.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate this week showcased some of its soon-to-be-launched confections and snacks at the National Confectioners Association's Sweets and Snacks Show.

Such items slated to hit retail in the coming months are:

• Dove Silky Smooth cookies and crème, which blends white chocolate with crunchy chocolate cookie bits. The product will be available in September for a suggested retail price of $1.09 for a 1.34-oz. single bar; $2.29 for a 3.07-oz. large bar and $3.49 for an 8-oz. bag of Dove Promises;

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Energy drink brand Red Bull is extending its line to include Red Bull Total Zero, a beverage that is free of calories, carbohydrates and sugar.

The company said the new product is a "natural extension of the product portfolio," which current includes Red Bull and Red Bull sugar-free energy drinks, and provides the same amount of energy as the original products. The company also noted that the decision to launch the product was prompted by the fact that more consumers are becoming more health conscious.

CHICAGO — YoCrunch has launched its latest yogurt that features a mix-in topping.

The company said its low-fat vanilla yogurt now is available with a Chips Ahoy! cookie pieces topping.

"The addition of Chips Ahoy! topping to the YoCrunch line of yogurts offers crunchy mix-ins in a portable yogurt package, and delivers on our promise of 'great yogurt. Real fun!,'" YoCrunch SVP marketing Ralph Tschantz said.

CHICAGO — Motherhood influences the way women shop, according to Mintel research.

The research firm found that being a mother influences shopping habits as an increased emphasis is put on the safety, value and nutrition of everyday purchases:

• More than half of moms who only have children younger than 6 years old (51%) said they question how safe things are for their children to eat, use and wear;

• 40% said think about the long-term impact products have on their children;

NORWELL, Mass. — Carex Health Brands is launching an all-in-one medication organizer and pill splitter under its Apex brand.

Apex's medication station features the ultra pill splitter with blade guard safety, two removable seven-day medication organizers with Bubble-Lok technology and a nonslip base that holds everything together. All parts are removable for travel, filling or cleaning.

Apex's all-in-one medication organizer and pill splitter carries a suggested retail price of $9.99.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell's is making its V8 V-Fusion line bubbly.

New V8 V-Fusion Sparkling juice drinks are carbonated beverages that tout 50 calories per serving and provide a combined serving of fruits and vegetables without any added sugar, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, the company said.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Fresherized Foods announced it is expanding its Wholly Guacamole brand with a new line of salsa.

Wholly Salsa varieties include eight new flavors, along with the return and repackaging of three classic flavors — mild, medium and hot — as well as such new specialty flavors as red pepper mango, pineapple, roasted tomato, avocado verde and guacamole with spicy pico.