The first step to improving health and wellness is to know where you stand today. To help customers “know their numbers”, The Kroger Co. Family of Pharmacies plans to place self-use health screening kiosks at all 1,950 locations nationwide. The Kroger HealthCenter kiosks, provided by Stayhealthy Inc., a California-based wellness solutions company, provide customers with […]
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Jamba Debuts Ready-to-Blend Greek Yogurt Superfruit Smoothies
Three years ago, Greek yogurt sales represented just 3 percent of overall yogurt category sales. Today, nearly one-third of all U.S. yogurt sales are Greek varieties, and analysts suggest that the category will grow 120 percent over the next five years. Jamba® “At Home” Smoothies expands the concept by combining non-fat Greek yogurt with on-trend […]
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Lysol Introduces Line Of Hydrogen Peroxide Products
Lysol® has launched Power & Free™, a revolutionary line of household products that harnesses the versatility of hydrogen peroxide to deliver a more powerful clean (on soils like soap scum and tough grease) than bleach. Each of the four Lysol Power & Free cleaning products release thousands of micro-bubbles that penetrate deep to remove tough […]
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Odwalla Releases New Quartet Of Food Bars
Odwalla is releasing its first new bars of 2012 with four new wholesome options. Each of the new flavors was developed with a specific snack or meal occasion in mind—Apple Toffee Pistachio and Chocolate Almond Coconut are perfect for wholesome indulgence, while Orange Cranberry and Lemon Ginger are ideal food bars with mornings in mind, […]
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Rita’s Italian Ice Introduces Secret Flavor Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 625 outlets in 19 states, has introduced Secret Flavor Ice and a Secret Flavor Facebook Sweepstakes in outlets across the U.S. Guests can sample the new Secret Flavor Ice and enter their guess on Rita’s Facebook page, and on Thursday, Aug. 23, the […]
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Activate Drinks Announces Opening Of ‘Get Activated’ Pop-Up Shop
Activate the nutrient-enhanced water beverage, has launched the Get Activated shop, part pop-up retail experience and part social experiment created to challenge the city of Los Angeles and motivate surrounding residents to get moving in support of the fight against obesity. Activate has partnered with the Get America Fit Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing education […]
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New Yorkers for Beverage Choices Surpasses 100K Supporters
New Yorkers for Beverage Choices has announced that more than 100,000 New Yorkers have joined the coalition in opposition to the Bloomberg Administration’s proposed size restrictions on sugar-sweetened beverages, such as soda, juice drinks, teas, sports drinks and flavored waters. The coalition also named Liz Berman, president of Continental Food and Beverage Inc., chairwoman of […]
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Popchips Launches Line Of Popped Tortilla Chips
Popchips Inc. has launched its line of popped tortilla chips. The new line is available at select retailers and online, joining Popchips’ next generation line of popped potato chips and sweet potato chips. Popchips says its new line of popped tortilla chips gives snackers the naturally delicious crunch they’re craving with half the fat of […]
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Bell-Carter Foods Appoints New CEO
Corning, Calif.-based Bell-Carter Foods has announced that Tim T. Carter, great-grandson to Arthur Bell, co-founder of Bell-Carter Foods, has been named CEO. Carter is succeeding Ken Wienholz, who will continue to help develop the executive team and work with the board of directors as a special advisor. Today, Bell-Carter produces and sells 63 percent of […]
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Gelson’s Market to Carry Marley Coffee
Marley Coffee has signed an agreement with supermarket chain Gelson’s that will expand its distribution in California. The Los Angeles Business Journal reports that Gelson’s chain consists of 17 locations in California: Calabasas, Century City, Dana Point, Encino, Hollywood, Irvine, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake/Los Feliz, […]
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Whole Foods Debuts ‘Grow!’ Online Today
Whole Foods Market has announced that “Grow!” will debut online this month as part of the company’s Do Something Reel Film Festival. In addition, this month marks the beginning of a partnership with digital entertainment curator, FilmBuff, which will bring the films featured through the festival to a larger audience through multi-platform distribution. “Grow!”, written […]
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Coca-Cola Announces New Operating Structure, Leadership Appointments
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a new operating structure and the senior leaders for those businesses. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the company will organize around three major operating businesses: Coca-Cola International, which will consist of the company’s Europe, Pacific and Eurasia & Africa operations; Coca-Cola Americas, which will consist of the company’s North America and […]
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Select Jersey Shop-Rites To Carry Skeeter’s Lunchbox-Ready Cookies
Skeeter Snacks has announced that Shop-Rite stores in New Jersey, owned and operated by the Ravitz family, will now distribute the company’s new, lunchbox-ready cookies in Chocolate Chunk, Golden Oatmeal and Skeeter Doodle varieties. Skeeter Snacks says it is proud to partner with these select Shop-Rite stores to offer its 100 percent nut-safe snacking solutions […]
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Wonder Bread Introduces Three New Wheat Breads
With more Americans looking to incorporate healthier yet satisfying foods into their diets, Wonder®, a classic American bread brand, has introduced three new wheat breads that combine wholesome nutrition with the taste of Wonder that families love. New Wonder 100% Whole Wheat, Honey Wheat and Wheat Sandwich varieties are baked with no artificial colors, flavors […]
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Consumers Union Praises FDA Action to Ban BPA in Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
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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Fans Invited To ‘Duo It Better’ With New Ice Breakers Duo Mints
The Hershey Co. recently introduced the coolest and sweetest way to experience fresh breath with the launch of Ice BreakersDuo® mints—the ultimate “fruit + cool” flavor sensation, according to news release. Ice BreakersDuo mints come in two flavors—Raspberry and Strawberry—and combine a sweet, fruity taste with the brand’s signature cooling crystals and are available at […]
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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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Organic Alliance Issues Special Letter To Shareholders
Organic Alliance Inc., a global grower, shipper and distributor of fresh foods focusing on organic and Fair Trade agriculture, has issued the following special letter to shareholders: Dear Shareholder: It is my privilege to report that Organic Alliance Inc. (ORGC) has reached the critical mass needed to solidify its market position in the $29.2 billion […]
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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 […]