The Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt has introduced two new flavors to its 24-oz. family-sized yogurt lineup: Honey Orange and Honey Lemon. Bright, tangy citrus coupled with sweetness from honey form the perfect complement to rich, creamy yogurt, according to a company news release. “We are excited about the addition of two new citrus flavored items […]
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Kashi Introduces New Soft-Baked Cookie
Kashi has launched of its Kashi Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies, which mix rich cocoa and creamy almond butter blended with dark chocolate chips, crunchy almonds and Kashi’s signature combination of 7 Whole Grains for a soft-baked cookie. “For people looking for a delicious treat with nutrition they can feel great about, our Chocolate Almond Butter […]
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Flowers Foods To Acquire Certain Sara Lee, Earthgrains Assets
Flowers Foods Inc. will acquire certain assets and trademark licenses from BBU Inc., a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo S.A. B. de C.V. The financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Under the terms of the transactions, Flowers will receive perpetual, exclusive and royalty-free licenses to the Sara Lee and Earthgrains brands for sliced breads, […]
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Coca-Cola, Endomondo Partner To Encourage Fitness And Fun
Leaders from The Coca-Cola Co. and Endomondo, a social fitness community with more than 12 million users worldwide, have formed a strategic alliance to promote more physical activity and fun. The newly-formed collaboration combines the global reach of Coca-Cola (through its Powerade brand) with Endomondo’s first-of-its kind mobile app and social network to bring communities […]
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GreatO Premium Meats Coming To Stores
Consumers who wish to supplement their diets with additional omega-3s now can turn to something besides fish and supplements. NBO3 Technologies’ 10 years of research and development means consumers soon will be able to get the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from the company’s new GreatO Premium Beef, Premium Chicken, Premium Pork (and bacon), as […]
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National Beer Wholesalers Association Announces 2012-13 BOD Officers
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has announced its board of directors officers for the 2012-13 term. Bob Archer, president and CEO of Blue Ridge Beverage Co. Inc. in Salem, Va., will take the helm as chairman of the board. He assumed the position and its responsibilities during NBWA’s 75th annual convention held earlier this […]
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Gluten-Free Market Continues To Grow
The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to “Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,” a new report by Packaged Facts. The market will reach $4.2 billion in 2012, for a compound annual growth rate of 28 percent over the 2008-2012 period. Within this diverse market, […]
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Celebs Help Launch New Wellness Beverage
The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel was nothing short of a star-studded evening earlier this month as some of Hollywood’s top entertainers, professional athletes and musicians came together to celebrate the launch of the Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink, a new wellness beverage. The streets of Wilshire and the famous Rodeo Drive were covered with fans waiting […]