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  • Pressman Toy offers games, puzzles based on 'The Smurfs'

    NEW YORK — Pressman Toy is launching a line of games and puzzles based both on the first movie and the classic artwork of "The Smurfs."

    The line includes a range of memory, action and board games, as well as floor size puzzles and puzzles in tins, all priced under $20, the company said. Additionally, Pressman Toy also will launch a line of new products inspired by Columbia Pictures'/Sony Pictures Animation's 3D release "The Smurfs 2," scheduled to be released next summer.

  • Hot Tamales gets packaging makeover

    BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Just Born has unveiled new package graphics for its Hot Tamales brand.

    Hot Tamales now touts a more modern, fiercer packaging design that underscore the heat sensation packed by the spicy cinnamon candy. The new graphics are available on all Hot Tamales cinnamon packages including the large theater box (8.3 oz.), large peg bag (8.3 oz.), small theater box (5.0 oz.), count goods bag (1.8 oz.), and 25 cents change maker (0.78 oz.).

  • ShelfX introduces automated Vending Fridge

    BOULDER, Colo. — A Colorado-based company has introduced a combination vending machine-refrigerator, the company said Wednesday.

    ShelfX announced the availability of the Vending Fridge, which allows customers to download an app to their mobile device and use it to scan a QR code and purchase refrigerated products, such as drinks and food. Scanning the QR code prompts the app to download, allowing the customer to create an account and enter payment information; scanning the code again unlocks the fridge.

  • Luna debuts fiber bar line

    EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Luna has introduced a high-fiber snack that provides women with the essential nutrients they need most.

    The soft-baked and fruit-filled bar, available in peanut butter strawberry, blueberry vanilla and chocolate raspberry flavors, touts 7 g of fiber, as well as calcium, folic acid, iron and vitamin D. Each bar contains 110 to 120 calories each, the company said.

    Luna Fiber will be available in stores nationwide in May for a suggested retail price of $1.39.

  • Stop & Shop, Giant-Landover launch new health, wellness initiatives

    LANDOVER, Md. — Two of Royal Ahold's U.S. supermarket chains are offering new labeling to make gluten-free foods easier to find in the store, while one has launched a new magazine to address childhood obesity.

  • Hershey launches low-fat chocolate

    HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey is making its foray into lower-fat chocolate, the company announced during its first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

  • Latest Trop50 line combines fruit juice, tea

    CHICAGO — Tropicana is expanding its Trop50 brand with a new line that combines fruit juice with tea.

    Trop50 Juice with Tea are made with fruit juices and white and green teas to deliver a great-tasting and nutritious juice beverage. The line includes Trop50 Peach with White Tea, Trop50 Raspberry with Green Tea and Trop50 Pear Lychee with White Tea. Each 8-oz. glass touts 35 to 45 calories and provide a full day's supply of vitamin C and good source of vitamin E. In addition to the new line, Trop50 also is expanding to include the new Trop50 Red Orange beverage.

  • Market Track: Drug stores promoted candy more than any other category during Easter

    NEW YORK — A new Market Track report highlighted what categories were most promoted by drug stores during this past Easter season.

    According to the new report, drug stores shifted from promoting toys and games and boosted candy promotions. Market Track said "since candy is one of the central areas of focus around the event, drug stores [were] hoping to drive traffic with the additional promotional emphasis."

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