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Gene Simmons Launches ‘Money Bag’ Line Of Sodas

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, co-founder of KISS and serial entrepreneur Gene Simmons has launched a new soda line in cooperation with Niagara Falls, New York-based Rock Steady Sodas Inc., a subsidiary of Johnnie Ryan Bottling Co. The new line, Money Bag Sodas, is made with all-natural flavors, colors and sweeteners and packaged in eco-friendly glass […]

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Frito-Lay Brings A Twist To Lunch Notes With New Chip Bag Packaging

As summer comes to a close, parents face the transition from relaxed schedules to the structure and routine that the schoolyear brings. In a twist to the common notion that parents can’t wait for back-to-school and students dread it, some statistics suggest otherwise: kids look forward to getting back to school, and many parents struggle […]

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V8 Introduces New Plant-Powered Beverage With Sweet Potatoes

Campbell Soup Co., maker of V8, is launching V8+Hydrate, a new plant-based beverage featuring sweet potato juice. “This category-changing beverage taps into the naturally occurring electrolytes and glucose of the sweet potato and perfectly blends it with water—creating an isotonic beverage that quickly replenishes fluids and nutrients,” says Campbell. With 45 calories in each 8-oz. can, V8+Hydrate contains one full […]

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Valu Merchandisers Co. Hosts Fall Show, Names Vendors Of The Year

Valu Merchandisers Co. (VMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), hosted its Fall 2018 Trade Show earlier this month at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas. “The VMC show is a great way to connect and network with valued members, vendors and broker partners, VMC sales and merchandising teams and […]

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Frieda’s Kicks Off Chilean Kumquat Season

Fresh kumquats from Chile, which are in season starting in late August, soon will be in consumers’ hands. “Shoppers are asking for kumquats year-round, not just in the winter anymore,” said Alex Jackson Berkley, assistant sales manager at Frieda’s Specialty Produce. “Even Oprah recently mentioned her kumquat trees and sharing the fruits with her friends.”  Kumquats are […]

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Perrier & Juice Makes U.S. Debut In Los Angeles

Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water has introduced Perrier & Juice for the first time in the U.S., available exclusively in the Los Angeles area. The new product line features Perrier mineral water, mixed with real fruit juices and a touch of sugar.  Perrier & Juice drink is available in three flavors: Strawberry & Kiwi, Peach & Cherry and Pineapple & […]

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Stonyfield Organic Rolls Out Yogurt Snack Packs

Stonyfield Organic is introducing three new snacking options featuring a duo of organic lowfat yogurt paired with either organic graham crackers or organic pretzels for dipping. The Organic Snack Packs are the latest addition to Stonyfield’s kid-friendly lineup of organic yogurt, pouches, smoothies, tubes and string cheese. “With back-to-school just around the corner, our Snack […]

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Crave Bros. Mozzarella Stars In Giant, Record-Breaking Caprese Salad

On Thursday, Aug. 9, Chef Jason Dunn of Lewis Station Winery in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, proved that sometimes bigger can be better, as he and four assistants built a Caprese salad that broke the U.S. record for size. The 32-ft.-long version, made with fresh Wisconsin ingredients, included 35 pounds of Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Fresh […]