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NEW YORK — Omega Water — a new water brand developed by Mycell Technologies and Nature's Way Pure Water Systems' joint venture Nature's Omega — brings together natural flavors and health benefits.

Omega Water, touted as the first zero-calorie, flavored bottled water fortified with 100-mg of omega-3s and six essential daily vitamins, is available Lemon Squeeze, Orange Splash, Fruit Fusion and Berry Breeze flavors.

Omega Water can be purchased at Duane Reade, Wegmans, Hy-Vee and Roundy's stores for a suggested retail price of $1.99.

DALLAS — Dean Foods has introduced a "better-for-you" chocolate milk to retailers nationwide.

New TruMoo milk contains just 40 more calories than plain white milk per serving and touts 15% to 20% less sugar than other flavored milk products and does not contain high-fructose corn syrup.

Prior to the national launch, TruMoo was sold in schools. 

TORONTO — Downy is seeking to break a Guinness World Record for the most hugs given in eight hours by a team.

The fabric softener brand has enlisted Torontonians to come out for a chance to be part of the event, which will be held Sept. 3 at the Canadian National Exhibition. Downy ambassadors also will be on hand.

If successful, Downy said it will donate $5,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada.

BRYAN, Ohio — Spangler Candy Co. is gearing up to expand its candy cane manufacturing capacity.

The company, which is known for its various seasonal candies and Dum Dums lollipops, said it would invest about $400,000 to upgrade and install two candy cane production lines in its Bryan, Ohio-based plant. The upgrade is slated for completion in 2012, ready for part of next year's candy cane season. With this investment, the new lines could create 20 to 30 jobs.

PITTSBURGH — NuGo Nutrition on Wednesday announced the launch of its diabetic-friendly meal-replacement bar product line called NuGo Slim. The line is being billed as the first almost sugar-free high-protein bar made without maltitol, an artificial sweetener. The 2 g of sweet goodness comes naturally from real dark chocolate, the company stated.

The NuGo Slim bars contain 15 g of protein and have 180 calories and 2.5 g of saturated fat. Chicory root, a natural dietary fiber, adds 9 g of fiber and naturally sweetens the body of the bar.

SOMERSET, N.J. — Through its annual campaign, Tic Tac once again is supporting breast cancer awareness and a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by cancer.

SEATTLE — Starbucks is slated to roll out K-cup portion packs this fall in stores nationwide.

The portion packs, which are designed for the Keurig single-cup brewing system, will launch in food, drug, mass, club, specialty, and department store retailers in November. The K-cups portion packs will roll out in Canada, Starbucks stores and direct-to-consumer websites next year.

Jeff Hansberry, president of Starbucks Global Consumer Products Group, said it expects the new venture to garner sales of $1 billion over time.

PLANO, Texas — Frito-Lay has introduced Fiery Fusion snacks for its Doritos and Cheetos brands.

The Fiery Fusion line amps up Frito-Lay's spicy snack portfolio, offering a unique combination of heat and flavor, the company said. The Fiery Fusion flavor blends cheese, herbs and spices, followed by a slow-burning heat derived from a combination of cayenne pepper, vinegar and paprika.