Jamba Inc. plans to expand the distribution and retail outlets of Jamba All-Natural Energy Drinks beyond the current Northeastern market as part of its strategic goal to accelerate its consumer products platform. Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are currently available in more than 30,000 retail outlets across the nation and in Jamba locations. Jamba is […]
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Starbucks To Stop Using Red Dye Made From Crushed Bugs
Starbucks will stop using a dye made from crushed bugs in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccinos and other items after the ingredient prompted an outcry from customers, MSNBC reports. The South Florida Business Journal reveals the Seattle-based brewer said it will gradually transition from using the cochineal extract as a red food dye to using […]
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Popsicle Unveils The Yosicle
Lots of unexpected combinations have turned out to be winning success stories, like chocolate and peanut butter, bacon and dates, or blue cheese and steak. The list goes on and, at Popsicle®, it now includes Yosicle(TM). Yosicle is the iconic brand’s latest introduction that combines the classic taste of Popsicle pops with the creamy deliciousness […]
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Sunbelt Bakery Adds New Cereal To Lineup
Sunbelt Bakery, the makers of nutritious snacks and cereals, has added “Simple Granola” cereal to its line of preservative free granola cereals. “We are committed to giving consumers cereals that deliver a bakery-fresh taste and are completely preservative free,” said Sunbelt Bakery Brand Manager Jeff Badger. “Simple Granola does that and is perfect for eating […]
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New Odwalla Smoothies For Kids Now Available
Odwalla is introducing a new line of lunchbox-suitable, not-from-concentrate smoothies, giving parents a great new option to serve their families. With a smooth texture, new Odwalla Smoothies For Kids come in three kid-friendly flavors: Strawberry Banana Jungle™, Mango Pineapple Island™ and Grape Berry Prairie™. Each of the new smoothies is gluten-free, 100 percent juice with […]
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Frankly Fresh Introduces Hummus Cocktails & Smoothies
Frankly Fresh™, a Cedarlane® Natural Foods company, is revolutionizing hummus dips with a combination of fresh, unconventional flavors and all-natural ingredients. The brand is introducing Hummus Cocktails & Hummus Smoothies—garden-fresh, healthy, flavor-packed party dips—to an increasing number of grocers just in time for spring break, summer pool parties and more. Four flavors of Frankly Fresh’s […]
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Four Loko Debuts Three New Flavors
Chicago-based Phusion Projects LCC has announced the arrival of its latest Four Loko XXX Limited Edition flavor—Strawberry Lemonade—and two new Four Loko flavors, Coco Loko and Peach. The three products will begin appearing on store shelves later this month. Strawberry Lemonade replaces the current Four Loko XXX Limited Edition flavor, Blueberry Lemonade. Four Loko’s XXX […]
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IBWA Joins Curbside Value Partnership
In its ongoing quest to provide companies and organizations with a voluntary solution to the urgent need to address recycling rates, the Curbside Value Partnership (CVP) has announced another addition to its sponsor list: the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). “Just feet from the curb, Americans make decisions every day about whether or not to […]