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AIRPORT CITY, Israel — SodaStream has launched a new line of flavors sweetened with an all-natural plant-based sweetener.

SodaStream said its stevia-laden flavors initially will launch in Europe, with U.S. sales expected to begin this summer. The initial flavors, with less than five calories per serving, include pink grapefruit, peach-pear, orange, lemon-lime, cranberry-apple and others.

OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Foods has kicked off its third annual childhood hunger awareness campaign, which is supported by an original song, exclusive video content, a social media influencer campaign and the company's brands.

ConAgra said it seeks to meet its goal of donating five million meals this school year, which complements the ConAgra Foods Foundation's $10 million, five-year commitment to domestic hunger-relief organization Feeding America.

ST. LOUIS — Energizer has teamed up with Liown Electronics for its latest line of flameless wax candles.

Made with real wax and featuring advanced LED technology, Energizer said the candles offer the same benefits of a traditional flamed candle without the worry of open flames. The collection will include a broad range of colors and scents, traditional size pillars, as well as votives and a full assortment of seasonal options.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — A Rite Aid category manager has won a top award from a trade association representing candy makers.

Rite Aid said Monday that Val Stansfield had received the 2012 Confectionary Leadership Award from the National Confectioners Association. The award is given to people who demonstrate "exemplary leadership behaviors in business planning and collaboration," the company said. Stansfield was 1-of-3 recipients at the NCA's State of the Industry Conference last week in Miami.

SAN FRANCISCO — Thomas Blischok on Friday joined the global management consulting firm Booz & Co.

"Thom Blischok is a recognized expert in the grocery, drug, convenience store and mass retailing space, and we couldn't be more pleased to have him on our team," stated Les Moeller, senior partner at Booz & Co. "His experience in designing, developing and implementing organizational, operational, and technology strategies and capabilities for global retailers complement and expand our strong offerings in these markets."

NEW YORK — Taste of Nature is rolling out Hello Kitty-branded candies this spring.

The lineup includes Hello Kitty sprinkle cupcake treats, Hello Kitty chocolate brownie treats and Hello Kitty chocolate chip cookie dough treats — which are all available in 3.1-oz. theater boxes — as well as Hello Kitty cotton candy, which contains two flavors in each bag: blue raspberry and pink vanilla.

The Hello Kitty theater boxes and cotton candy carry a suggested retail price range from $1.29 to $1.49.

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats has introduced a new line of packaged cookies that feature whole grain oats as a staple ingredient.

With real pieces of dried fruit and crunchy nuts, new Quaker Oatmeal Cookies are available in soft baked and crunchy oat granola varieties and seven flavorful creations. The cookies are individually wrapped packets in each box, making them ideal for on-the-go and at-home snacking.

Quaker Oatmeal Cookies are available for a suggested retail price of $2.69 per package.

BRAINTREE, Mass. — The NuVal nutritional scoring system is celebrating National Nutrition Month by highlighting foods that receive some of its highest scores by category.

One food will be showcased for each day of National Nutrition Month, with each "item of the day" displayed on the company's website.