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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.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday released draft guidance that ultimately will provide the public with previously unknown information about the chemicals in tobacco products and help prevent misleading marketing about the risks associated with tobacco products, the agency said.

HALLANDALE, Fla. — Vapor recently expanded its e-cigarette offerings across its Krave brand.

The company has constructed a complete retail-rack-ready, rechargeable e-cigarette program for its vendors of Krave1000 and Krave1001. The e-cigarettes are available in four versions featuring a high/low nicotine level option and tobacco and menthol flavors, along with starter kits and charger accessories.

ST. LOUIS — Anheuser-Busch's Michelob Ultra brand has launched a new iced tea and lemonade-flavored alcohol beverage that's inspired by the golf course.

New Ultra 19th Hole light tea and lemonade is a lighter alternative to traditional flavored malt beverages, the company said.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg's has announced the debut of its latest Crunchy Nut cereal.

New Crunchy Nut caramel nut cereal, which features golden corn flakes drizzled with caramel flavor and topped with real peanuts, now is available at stores nationwide.

Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereal also is available in roasted nut and honey and golden honey nut varieties, Kellogg's said.

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Wheat Thins has launched the next phase of its "Do What You Do" advertising campaign.

The two new television ads feature "Saturday Night Live" alumnus and "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan and legendary "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, each enjoying Wheat Thins' new flavors, spicy buffalo and zesty salsa, respectively. The new ads build on the brand's first ad earlier this year, which featured characters from the animated comedy "Family Guy."

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart said Thursday it will reduce prices on groceries by $1 billion in 2012, in hopes to draw customers in and encourage them to cross-shop in other areas of the store.

Walmart had $145 billion in grocery sales last year in the United States, making it the largest player in terms of domestic grocery sales. It says the price reductions in food and consumables are an investment and won’t impact margins ,especially if shoppers respond as planned with additional traffic and loyalty.

BRYAN, Ohio — After being thrust into the political arena, Ohio Art has launched a series of ads designed to maintain the political neutrality of its classic drawing toy.

Ohio Art announced that its advertising agency, Team Detroit, has launched three ads for the company's Etch A Sketch product. The campaign followed comments made by a political aide of presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who said, "you hit a reset button for the fall campaign. Everything changes. It's almost like an Etch A Sketch. You can kind of shake it up and we start all over again."