The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum beverage containers jumped seven percentage points, from 58.1 percent to 65.1 percent for 2011, the Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) have announced. That means 61 billion cans were recycled in 2011, a milestone that marks solid progress toward the industry’s goal […]
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Nestle Purina Introduces New Be Happy Pet Food
Watching a dog chase its tail or a cat soak up the sun reminds us that there’s more good in the world than not, if you just know where to sniff it out. That’s the philosophy behind a new brand of dog and cat food inspired by the enduring happiness pets share with owners. Be […]
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Planters Debuts ‘NUT-rition’ Peanut Butter In Three Flavors
Peanut butter just got a makeover, as Planters introduces a new PB that has a bit of a punch. Created for adventure-seekers, the new line is the first national brand to add wholesome ingredients like bananas, granola, berries, raisins, cinnamon and nuts into its peanut butter, according to a news release. The Planters NUT-rition varieties […]
Posted in, New Products, Southeast
Newest Creation From Blue Bell Combines Peach Cobbler, Ice Cream
Southern Peach Cobbler Ice Cream is the newest addition to the Blue Bell family of flavors, incorporating peach ice cream with traditional peach cobbler ingredients such as cinnamon, brown sugar, sweetened peach slices, pie crust pieces and a peach swirl. Southern Peach Cobbler Ice Cream will be available in stores in September.
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Krispy Kreme Debuts County Fair-Inspired Fare
Krispy Kreme® is taking your taste buds on a trip to the county fair with four new blue ribbon doughnuts and beverages. The new Caramel Apple Cake Doughnut and Cotton Candy Doughnut are available through Sept. 30 at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada locations. You can pair these tasty treats with a Krispy Kreme […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, Northeast
Poland Spring Teams Up With Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman
Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, the No. 1 natural spring water brand in New England, has partnered with women’s gymnastics team captain and three-time medalist, Aly Raisman. The iconic brand is Raisman’s first New England sponsor and will help the champion gymnast stay hydrated both in and out of the gym. “Water is […]
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Winn-Dixie Launches Annual Vaccination Program
To encourage people to protect their health, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has kicked off its “Shield Yourself” flu vaccination campaign, offering three different options of this year’s influenza vaccine to help shield guests from the flu. Guests at any of the grocer’s in-store pharmacies can choose from the standard vaccination, a high dose vaccine recommended for […]
Posted in, Beverage News, C-Store News, Southeast
7-Eleven Acquires 76 W. Va. Locations from Prima Marketing
7-Eleven Inc. has closed a deal to acquire 74 operating convenience stores and two land parcels from Prima Marketing LLC, a 7-Eleven licensee with stores in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The bulk of the stores being purchased are in West Virginia. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition includes all Prima […]