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NASHVILLE — The Nutro Co. on Wednesday was awarded the 2011 Product of the Year title in the pet health category by TNS for its Greenies JointCare treats.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bolthouse Farms unveiled the newest addition to its Protein Plus beverage line.

Retailing for about $3.19 for each 12.5-oz. bottle, the parfait smoothie is Bolthouse's third Protein Plus variety. Each parfait smoothie features 25-g protein and contains 180 calories and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

The Protein Plus parfait smoothie and other Bolthouse Farms products are available at such retailers as Acme and Stop and Shop.

MINNEAPOLIS — Mill Creek Entertainment is bringing three TV series to DVD next month.

On March 22, the company said it will release a single-disc DVD of "The Bill Cosby Show" Best of Season One, Cosby's Emmy-nominated first situation comedy, for a suggested retail price of $9.98.

Also coming to DVD is "Marcus Welby M.D." Best of Season One, the story of a committed family physician, which will feature 10 episodes on two discs for $9.98.

CHICAGO — Juicy Fruit said that it has expanded its sugar-free gum offerings with a new mystery-flavored gum.

Juicy Secret gum builds on the 2009 launch of Juicy Fruit's foray into sugar-free treats with its pellet gum that it available in parent company Wrigley's Big E-pak.

Juicy Secret will be available in a 15-stick slim pack nationwide.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hallmark wants customers to celebrate life's everyday, unexpected moments through a new tagline and year-round campaign.

The greeting card company's "Life is a Special Occasion" campaign will communicate and engage with consumers year-round. Hallmark said that its recent product innovations, including recordable storybooks, personalized greetings, personalized plates and interactive story buddies, help customers capture those moments that often pass by.

FARGO, N.D. — A creamy, no-stir sunflower butter that is free of peanuts, tree nuts and gluten will be introduced nationally this month by Red River Commodities.

The company said it has expanded the SunButter line of products with its no-stir creamy butter that offers a distinctive robust sunflower seed flavor, but also features creamy texture akin to peanut butter, providing consumers with certain allergies the chance to enjoy a tasty treat without sacrificing their health.

NEW YORK — The world's largest consumer-voted program that recognizes innovation in consumer packaged goods announced this year's award-winning brands.

At the third annual 2011 Product of the Year USA awards ceremony, Product of the Year unveiled the most innovative products of the year, voted by more than 60,000 American shoppers in a survey conducted by TNS, a custom research agency.

NEW YORK — Diet Pepsi is showing off its skinny side.

The diet cola will debut its skinny can at New York's Fall 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, held from Feb. 10 to 17, in which Diet Pepsi will serve as the show's official sponsor.