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COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Sunbelt Granola has launched a Facebook campaign to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Sunbelt said that its "Ka-Pink" social media campaign encourages Facebook fans to change their profile photos to one of three pink-themed superhero bodies. For every Facebook fan who "ka-pinks" their photo, Sunbelt also will donate $1 to the NBCF.

NEW YORK — Certain chewing gum companies are introducing smaller packs that will carry a lower price tag, according to a new report.

According to MarketWatch, Kraft Foods is expected to introduce five-piece packs of Trident and Stride gums, which will cost 50 cents. Additionally, confectioner Wrigley, which is owned by Mars, is expected to roll out smaller and more affordable chewing gum in 2012.

Kraft's gum portfolio includes Dentyne, in addition to Trident and Stride. Wrigley produces such brands as Big Red, Doublemint, Extra and more.

More than two-thirds of moms who participated in a recent Abbott Nutrition survey revealed they have a picky eater, and 9-out-of-10 of these moms indicated they are unsuccessful at getting their picky eater to eat healthy and nutritious foods every day. To aid moms in their pursuit of healthy eating habits and restore order to the dinner table, Abbott earlier this year launched the PediaSure Mom Brigade, a team of real mom experts with experience in children’s health and nutrition.

WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association has highlighted the U.S. food and beverage industry's accomplishments on Food Day, which celebrates the more than 15 million Americans who work to provide billions of consumers with safe, healthy, convenient and affordable food.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark set an all-time record high in net sales during its third quarter.

For the period ended Sept. 30, K-C said third-quarter net sales rose 8% to $5.4 billion. Diluted net income per share decreased, however, from $1.14 in third quarter 2010 to $1.09.

LOS ANGELES — A new DVD designed to help workout enthusiasts, athletes or rehab patients improve their knee health and prevent injury has entered the market.

"Quickfix Rx: KneeHab" is part of the "Yoga Tune Up" library of fitness DVDs, starring fitness professional Jill Miller. In the DVD, which is divided into four sections, Miller demonstrates moves that open up new ranges of motion and recondition knees.

"Quickfix Rx: KneeHab" is 65 minutes long and carries a suggested retail price of $19.95.

SAN FRANCISCO — Lotus Bakeries said that the Anna's Thins cookies brand will show off a new look this month.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced a series of changes in its merchandising division following a realignment of the group, aimed at “better integrat[ing] with and accelerat[ing] our strategy to become America’s first choice for health and daily living,” Walgreens president of daily living products and solutions Joe Magnacca said late Friday in a statement to Drug Store News.

As a result, Walgreens’ three general merchandise managers and areas of responsibility are: