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NEW YORK — Latinos spend more than any other population segment on laundry and household cleaning supplies, according to the latest market research from Packaged Facts.

BERLIN — Energizer's latest portable power solutions are making their debut at the IFA Consumer Electronics Global Trade Show in Berlin this week.

The brand's power-on-the-go lineup includes:

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Wallaby Yogurt Co. has introduced two organic yogurt lines for kids.

The new Wallababy organic whole milk yogurt for babies is available in banana and blueberry flavors and recommended for babies ages 6 months and up. The Joey organic lowfat yogurt for kids line is available in grape and strawberry flavors and recommended for children ages 2 years and older, Wallaby said.

NEW YORK — Omega Water — a new water brand developed by Mycell Technologies and Nature's Way Pure Water Systems' joint venture Nature's Omega — brings together natural flavors and health benefits.

Omega Water, touted as the first zero-calorie, flavored bottled water fortified with 100-mg of omega-3s and six essential daily vitamins, is available Lemon Squeeze, Orange Splash, Fruit Fusion and Berry Breeze flavors.

Omega Water can be purchased at Duane Reade, Wegmans, Hy-Vee and Roundy's stores for a suggested retail price of $1.99.

TORONTO — Downy is seeking to break a Guinness World Record for the most hugs given in eight hours by a team.

The fabric softener brand has enlisted Torontonians to come out for a chance to be part of the event, which will be held Sept. 3 at the Canadian National Exhibition. Downy ambassadors also will be on hand.

If successful, Downy said it will donate $5,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada.

BRYAN, Ohio — Spangler Candy Co. is gearing up to expand its candy cane manufacturing capacity.

The company, which is known for its various seasonal candies and Dum Dums lollipops, said it would invest about $400,000 to upgrade and install two candy cane production lines in its Bryan, Ohio-based plant. The upgrade is slated for completion in 2012, ready for part of next year's candy cane season. With this investment, the new lines could create 20 to 30 jobs.

PITTSBURGH — NuGo Nutrition on Wednesday announced the launch of its diabetic-friendly meal-replacement bar product line called NuGo Slim. The line is being billed as the first almost sugar-free high-protein bar made without maltitol, an artificial sweetener. The 2 g of sweet goodness comes naturally from real dark chocolate, the company stated.

The NuGo Slim bars contain 15 g of protein and have 180 calories and 2.5 g of saturated fat. Chicory root, a natural dietary fiber, adds 9 g of fiber and naturally sweetens the body of the bar.

SOMERSET, N.J. — Through its annual campaign, Tic Tac once again is supporting breast cancer awareness and a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by cancer.