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ST. LOUIS — Dog food brand Beneful has debuted a new line of dog snacks.

Beneful Baked Delights combines textures with fun flavor combinations to create a special snack experience dog owners can share with their four-legged friends, the company said. The line, which was launched in January, is being celebrated in a new Facebook campaign, Hug Your Dog Day, which will be held on Apr. 10.

CINCINNATI — A new line of hard cider has hit retail.

Angry Orchard Hard Cider, available in three gluten-free varieties — Crisp Apple, Apple Ginger and Traditional Dry — tout 5% to 5.5% alcohol by volume. Angry Orchard was released earlier this year in New England, Colorado, Maryland and New York, the company said.

Angry Orchard Hard Cider is available in 6-packs for a suggested retail price of $8.99.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Red Baron is expanding its frozen pizza offerings with a new line.

Baron's Best premium pizzas, offered in hand tossed and pan crust styles, feature 100% real cheese, sauce and four-cheese, pepperoni, four-meat or supreme topping varieties.

Red Baron Baron's Best pizzas now are available for a suggested retail price of $5.99.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales and Marketing, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, on Wednesday named former Kroger president and COO Don McGeorge to its board of directors.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Pepsi Next is using social media for its latest marketing campaign.

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Cool Gear has expanded its line of hydration products with three new items.

Cool Gear said its Pure Squeeze line features a 26-oz. squeezable water filtration bottle with a replaceable carbon filter that reduces the taste and smell of chlorine for up to 100 gallons of water. The BPA-free bottle also includes a pull-up sipper with a clear, protective cover.

CHICAGO — Global Easter-themed chocolate product launches have increased 45% over the past year, according to new Mintel research.

NEW YORK — A new line of organic energy sports chews has hit the market.

New Sharkies, designed to to be enjoyed by anyone who lives an active lifestyle, are certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, do not contain any artificial dyes and flavors, and are free of fat, gluten, wheat, nuts and dairy. Each snack are designed to replenish what's lost during exercise by touting 110 mg sodium, 30 mg potassium, and 36 g total carbohydrates per serving. the company said.