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COPPELL, Texas — Dexas has introduced two new kitchen products: a new melon slicer and watermelon cutting and serving board.

Dexas said its new watermelon cutting and serving board features a nonslip, raised edge that performs two functions: it holds the cutting board firmly and safely in place on the counter while also acting as a raised barrier to keep juice and seeds on the board. The item, which also is available in eggplant, lemon, tomato, green apple and orange shapes, also touts a propylene surface and is dishwasher safe.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Dr Pepper Snapple Group has inked a multiyear deal with a National Football League franchise.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hidden Valley is updating the packaging on its salad dressing products to address gluten-sensitive and gluten-intolerant customers.

The company said it now will include a "gluten-free" logo to bottles and dry packets of its Original Ranch dressing, as well as much of its Farmhouse Originals product line. Packages with the new logo are slated to appear on store shelves this summer.

ST. LOUIS — A new line of nut cluster snacks is looking to expand its market reach.

What-A-Ya Nuts?! was launched in the St. Louis market last year by Howie Sher, a fourth-generation former supermarket owner, who sought to create a brand that touted better-for-you snacking alternatives. The line What-A-Ya Nuts?! line features four varieties, including Jalapeño Hysteria, Maple Cinnamon Madness, Cracked Parmesan Pepper and Stark Raving Chocolate, and currently is available at Schnucks, along with other St. Louis-area supermarkets and specialty and convenience shops.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Thermos announced this week the launch of its latest line of drinkware and accessories designed for children ages 6 months and older.

Thermos Foogo drinkware includes Tripoli, a gray and green throwback design and Poppy Patch, a strawberry and black floral print. The BPA-free drink cups are offered in double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel and in Eastman Tritan copolymer. Foogo drinkware also features three interchangeable lid types that create 24 possible drinkware combinations, Thermos said.

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Planters has partnered with a magazine to launch a new snack aimed at men.

Planters and Men's Health announced the debut of Planters NUT-rition Men's Health Recommended Mix, a blend of almonds, peanuts and pistachios that contains 6g of protein and six vitamins and minerals per 1-oz. serving. The venture marks the first time Men's Health has partnered with a snack brand, the magazine's publisher, Ronan Gardiner, said.

ST. LOUIS — Tidy Cats has launched a new campaign to support its latest cat litter formula.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg's has unveiled its "From Great Starts Come Great Things" campaign, which celebrates how U.S. Olympians became the athletes they are today.