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SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets earlier this week named Mike Mignola VP store operations and Bruno Garisto VP center store sales and merchandising.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — A hemp foods maker has rebranded its hemp seeds product with a refreshed look.

Manitoba Harvest said it has renamed its shelled hemped seeds product Hemp Hearts to reflect its heart-healthy attribute, as well as being a Omega-, protein- and fiber-rich product. To reflect its new name, Hemp Hearts also touts new packaging, the company said.

MINONG, Wis. — Jack Link's is combining its beef jerky with hot sauce brand Cholula.

New Jack Link's Cholula hot sauce beef jerky delivers a blend of beef jerky with flavor and heat, the company said. The new product is available in a 3.25-oz. resealable package and carries a suggested retail price of $5.99.

LONDON — A new report by CompaniesAndMarkets.com projected the nutraceuticals market will reach $207 billion by 2016, thanks to an increased demand in functional food, beverages and supplements.

The 231-page "Nutraceuticals: Global Markets and Processing Technologies" report highlighted market trends, products, mergers and acquisitions/collaborations, innovation, opportunities/barriers to growth and other influencing factors. Companies profiled in the report include Bayer Healthcare, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, PepsiCo and more.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Ronzoni is expanding its line of pasta with a new mealtime option designed for busy families.

New Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta, available in elbow, penne rigate and rotini varieties, cooks in just three minutes. New World Pasta, the maker of Ronzoni products, said the new line "offers families the wholesome home cooked meal they're looking for and eliminates the need to reach for a take-out menu."

NEW YORK — On behalf of its Combos brand, which serves as a sponsor of the Boston Red Sox, Mars Chocolate North America executive Tim LeBel threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Red Sox game last week to benefit two charitable causes.

YUBA CITY, Calif. — Sunsweet Growers has acquired a maker of dietary supplement beverages.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Snyder's-Lance announced it has acquired a snack food distributor serving the Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire markets.

The company said it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of George Greer Co. Greer distributes Synder's-Lance's Cape Cod, Lance, Archway and Stella D'oro brands, as well as other leading brands and private-label products.