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CHICAGO — Healthy eating behavior varies by generation, according to new research by NPD.

The "Healthy Eating Strategies by Generation" report found that younger generations — i.e., adults ages 21 to 54 years — have the least-healthy diets. But while older generations have better diets than their younger counterparts, it seems that 4-out-of-5 adults still need to improve the quality of their diet.

ATLANTA — Among those getting their health on track in time for New Year's resolutions are consumers who are concerned about the long-term, negative effects of drinking unhealthy beverages.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids-based Spartan Stores has announced the introduction of its new Michigan-made Indulgent Creations premium ice cream.

Indulgent Creations will be available year round through Spartan Stores, D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Felpausch, Glen's Market and VG's Grocery stores, as well as through nearly 400 independent stores in Michigan and northern Indiana that sell Spartan Stores' brand products.

CINCINNATI — Sunny Delight is refocusing its North American business with the acquisition of a manufacturing plant owned by the J.M. Smucker Co., and is updating all five of its North American manufacturing facilities and data systems.

The $70 million upgrade, which will diversify Sunny Delight's business in North America, will improve its "corporate profitability, manufacturing efficiency and environmental footprint," said Ellen Iobst, the company's SVP manufacturing and technology.

AVENEL, N.J. — Mizco recently inked a licensing agreement with Marc Ecko Enterprises, bringing the first-ever line of Ecko-inspired electronic accessory and mobile technology products to design-conscious technology enthusiasts.

The Ecko line of Mizco products includes headphones; iPhone, iPad and MP3 cases; and camera accessories that are available for a suggested retail price ranging from $19.99 to $99.

BETHEL, Conn. — Duracell brought to New York its mobile Smart Power Lab tour, which gives New Yorkers and tourists the opportunity to recharge their mobile electronic devices and participate in powering the New Year's Eve numerals.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo has upped its investment in O.N.E., a coconut water company.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but PepsiCo noted that it now has the majority stake in the company.

"Coconut water is one of the fastest-growing categories in the U.S. beverage market, and one in which we see a great deal of potential. Our investment in O.N.E. is an investment in the future," said Massimo d'Amore, CEO of PepsiCo Beverages Americas.

LAYTON, Utah — A patented candle warming appliances company has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Pende.

Through the agreement, Candle Warmers Etc. will receive access to Pende's patented candle warmer fan technology, and will add Pende's Candle Breeze and CandleAire electric candle warmers, as well as the Cand-O wickless scented candle discs, to its product assortment of candle-warming appliances and related giftware appliances and accessories.