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CONCORD, Mass. The maker of Concord and Niagara grape-based products has named a former Gillette executive as its new chief marketing officer.

Matthew Wohl joined Welch's last week, following a 16-year career at Gillette, where he lead product development, innovation, new product launches and marketing communications for a number of brands including Mach3, Fusion and most recently the 2010 launch of Fusion ProGlide razors.

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. A maker of deluxe e-reader covers has released a new version of its lighted folio.

Periscope released its new pink lighted folio in line with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company said. Available for a suggested retail price of $49.95, the Periscope lighted folio is an “all-in-one” item that features a retractable Periscope twin LED reading light, deluxe cover and notebook/pen holder in one fashionably designed pink leatherette unit.

SILVER SPRING, Md. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued two warning letters to the Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Unilever for their respective green tea beverages, stating that the companies' nutritional claims are not in compliance with FDA regulations.

HERSHEY, Pa. Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker has released a limited edition chocolate bar that has hints of both spices and fruit.

The new Ben Tre chocolate bar is made with cacao beans from the Ben Tre province of Vietnam, the company said. Beginning this month, the Scharffen Berger Ben Tre chocolate bar will be available on the chocolate maker's website and select retail locations nationwide.

PLANO, Texas 7UP is getting an upgrade.

The soft drink is infusing a more crisp, clean lemon-lime flavor and also is updating its packaging. To celebrate the changes, 7UP is kicking off new "Ridiculously Bubbly" TV spots — featuring actor and comedian David Spade, best known for his portrayal of some the most sarcastic characters on screen — to put the "ridiculously bubbly" taste of 7UP to the test.

CINCINNATI Gain is moving beyond the laundry room with two new products.

As previously reported by Drug Store News, new Gain dishwashing liquid and an expanded Febreze with Gain collection now are available at stores nationwide. Gain dishwashing liquid is the first dish brand to be launched by Procter & Gamble in 37 years, the company said, while the Febreze with Gain original scent will include fabric refresher, Air Effects, candles and Noticeables.

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. Redbox announced Sunday that its one billionth movie was rented at one of its automated kiosks in Tampa, Fla.

“One billion rentals is an incredible milestone, as Redbox has quickly become the local video store for millions of consumers nationwide,” said Mitch Lowe, Redbox president. “Our popularity is a testament to our consumers’ loyalty and our steadfast commitment to making movie rentals affordable and convenient for our consumers.”

WEST BRIDGEWATER, N.J. It seems that Equal Exchange's chocolate sector is gaining momentum.