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  • Mega Bloks to launch Power Rangers Samurai toys next year

    MONTREAL — Mega Brands has entered a deal with Saban Brands to develop construction toys based on the kids' action series "Power Rangers Samurai," the latest Power Rangers franchise.

    The Mega Bloks Power Rangers Samurai construction toy sets will launch in spring 2012, Mega Brands said. Mega Brands chief innovative officer Vic Bertrand said the new toys will offer fans "an engaging and immersive building experience."

    New episodes of the "Power Rangers Samurai" series premiere Saturdays at noon on Nickelodeon.

  • Snapple makes limited-edition diet flavor a permanent offering

    PLANO, Texas — Diet Snapple Trop-A-Rocka Tea, which was co-developed by Bret Michaels through "The Celebrity Apprentice," now is available nationwide.

    The limited-edition flavor, which launched last year, blends green tea and black tea with pear, cinnamon and mango flavors to create a rockin' taste with low calories, according to the company.

  • Rice Krispies takes step into gluten-free market

    BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Consumers with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity now can add a popular cereal brand to their diet.

    Kellogg's said that its Rice Krispies brand will tout a gluten-free version, which will hit store shelves in June, carrying the same suggested retail price as original Rice Krispies. Each serving of the new gluten-free cereal contains 120 calories, less than 1 g of sugar, 1 g each of fat and fiber, 3 g of protein and 190 mg of sodium.

    The introduction marks Kellogg's first-ever gluten-free cereal.

  • Super Rad in talks to develop Mr. Bubbles-branded bubble products, toys

    LOS ANGELES — A new line of bubble products and toys sold under the Mr. Bubbles brand may soon make its way to retail.

    Super Rad Industries announced that it is slated to manufacture and distribute a variety of products, including the original Mr. Bubbles in a bottle and the Mr. Bubbles figure bank, through a licensing deal that currently is being negotiated between the two companies. Super Rad also said that it is planning to develop a line of licensed Mr. Bubbles products that will feature some of the most well-known brands and characters.

  • Yankee Candle salutes patriotism with collection

    SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle is introducing a patriotic fragrance collection, the company announced.

    The collection includes four candle scents that carry a suggested retail price of $25.99:

    • God Bless America: Scents of cooked apples, cinnamon and brown sugar;

    • Let Freedom Ring: Robust notes of cedar and redwood softened by wild petals and vanilla;

    • Stars and Stripes: A bold blend of familiar cinnamon and baking spices; and

  • Coca-Cola's 1.25-liter bottle a nod to 125th anniversary

    ATLANTA — Coca-Cola is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a new 1.25-liter package.

    The new package for the iconic soft drink is hitting store shelves across the Southeast, with additional rollouts planned across the United States this summer. Additionally, a variety of other brands, including Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite and Fanta, also will be available in the new 1.25-liter bottle.

    The 1.25-liter bottle will retail for less than $1, Coca-Cola said.

  • Heinz brings back classic ketchup bottle

    PITTSBURGH — Heinz has given a nod to the past by packaging its ketchup in classic glass bottles.

    Limited-edition glass bottles of Heinz tomato ketchup will be available in a 14-oz. size for a suggested retail price of $1.99 at select retailers, including Walmart and Safeway, now through August, Heinz said Tuesday.

  • OmegaWater gains distribution in Duane Reade

    NEW YORK — OmegaWater has made its way to the New York metropolitan area.

    The brand, which touts zero-sugar, zero-calorie, flavored water fortified with omega-3s, now is available at Duane Reade stores. OmegaWater is available in Berry Breeze, Fruit Fusion, Lemon Squeeze and Orange Splash varieties. Each bottle delivers 100 mg of omega-3s and is fortified with six essential vitamins.

    For more information, visit Omegawater.com.

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