Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, today praised the action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the controversial plastic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups. “This is a big day for everyone who has worked so hard to get BPA out of our sippy cups and baby […]
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Karma Wellness Water Debuts Nationwide
The principle of karma is based on cause and effect. If you do something positive, you’ll get something positive in return. Born from this belief is Karma Wellness Water, the line of natural, nutrient-enhanced water introduced nationwide today that has been formulated to deliver health benefits to your mind, body, spirit, balance and vitality. The […]
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16-oz. Cold Activated Hiball Energy Can Line Available At Whole Foods
Hiball Inc. has announced the distribution of its newly reformulated and repackaged line of energy drinks to more than 250 Whole Foods Market stores throughout the U.S. Now sold in 16-oz. cold activated cans, Hiball’s line of Organic Sparkling Energy Drinks and Sparkling Energy Waters began rolling out into Whole Foods Market’s stores mid-June, featuring […]
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Kahlua Unveils Canned Iced Coffee
Kahlua has introduced a convenient, easy way to enjoy iced coffee—in a can. Kahlua® Iced Coffee, a refreshingly simple iced coffee that contains a delicioso taste of Kahlua, comes in a convenient to-go can. With its new iced coffee, the company’s sleek cans are perfect for any gathering or a quick coffee break, while maintaining […]
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7-Eleven Toasts 85 Years Of Convenience With Free Slurpee Drinks
Summer and 7-Eleven® stores’ frozen Slurpee® drinks is as all-American as, well, baseball and hot dogs…the Fourth of July and cookouts…amusement parks and big box-office movies. And free Slurpee drinks? That’s a tradition that Americans have come to love as well, 7-Eleven says. Once again, 7-Eleven is celebrating its birthday on 7-Eleven Day—today, July 11; […]
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Campbell Soup Co. to Acquire Bolthouse Farms
Campbell Soup Co. is set to acquire Bolthouse Farms for $1.55 billion in short- and long-term borrowings by Campbell. The company expects to finalize the acquisition by late summer. Campbell said in a press release that it remains on track to deliver results consistent with fiscal 2012 sales growth, up to 2 percent. Bolthouse markets […]
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Celis Brand and Brewery Returning to Austin
After a long and tenacious pursuit of her famous family name, Christine Celis has successfully brought the Celis Beer brand back into the family fold. Christine, daughter of the world-renowned Belgian brewer, Pierre Celis, will be bringing Celis Beer and the brewery back to Austin, Texas. “It has been my personal dream and passion to […]
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Southern California McDonald’s Introduces New Flavors
Two new summer flavors are now available at Southern California McDonald’s® restaurants: the Spicy Chicken McBites and McCafe Chocolate Chip Frappe. Like January’s limited time Chicken McBites, the new Spicy Chicken McBites are crispy, poppable pieces of juicy white chicken breast, seasoned to create heat and flavor that builds with every bite. Spicy Chicken McBites […]