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 […]
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Kettle Brand Bakes Unveils New Flavors
Kettle Brand has released a new line-up of Kettle Brand Bakes featuring two bold new flavors: zesty Cheddar & Roasted Tomato and tangy Sour Cream & Onion. The new flavors are available in stores now, joining three existing flavors in new packaging. Kettle Brand Bakes are the only baked potato chip on the market made […]
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Tastykake, Hershey’s Roll Out New Kandy Bar Kakes
This Halloween, Tastykake is joining forces with North America’s largest chocolate manufacturer, The Hershey Co., to introduce a new treat that combines the “best of both worlds,” according to a news release. New Kandy Bar Kakes are a blend of cake and candy, made with real quality ingredients and featuring Hershey’s most popular flavors. “Tastykake […]
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Land O’Lakes Launches Saute Express Saute Starter
Land O’Lakes, the national farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative, is “setting the innovation table” in cooking with the launch of Saute Express Saute Starter. Now found in the dairy aisle at the nation’s largest food retailers, the first-of-its-kind, seasoned butter and olive oil saute starter both cooks and flavors chicken, fish and pork in one […]