Game by Garcia y Vega is rolling out its latest innovation in cigarillos, FoilFresh Red. Each Game Red Cigarillo, filled with aged aromatic tobacco, is combined with Game’s Connecticut Shade wrapper to create a “slow, smooth and sweet” smoking experience, according to news release. The FoilFresh packaging guarantees that Game Red Cigarillos are as fresh […]
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Report: Sports Nutritionals Market Making Powerful Return
The sports nutritional products market in the U.S. is returning to form, according to “The Sports Nutritionals Market in the U.S.: Sports Drinks and Nutrition Bars” a recent report from Rockville, Md.-based market research firm Packaged Facts. Packaged Facts estimates that U.S. retail sales of sports drinks will reach $7.4 billion in 2013, reflecting 6 […]
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Hodgson Mill’s Quinoa & Brown Rice An Alternative To White Rice, Pasta
Hodgson Mill’s new gluten-free Quinoa & Brown Rice side dishes are available in Italian, Garlic & Herb, Lemon Pepper, Spicy or Mediterranean flavors. The company says the line provides a healthier alternative to white rice or white pasta. Hodgson Mill Quinoa & Brown Rice uses organic quinoa and all natural seasoning offer 5g of protein […]
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Gorny Appointed Center For Produce Safety Technical Committee Chair
Dr. Jim Gorny, VP of food safety and technology at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), has been appointed chair of the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Technical Committee by Steve Patricio, chair of the CPS Board of Directors. Gorny will replace Dr. Bob Whitaker, PMA chief science and technology officer, who chaired the committee since […]
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Consumers Still Not Buying Into Sustainability At Store Shelves
Why aren’t consumers putting their money where their sustainable aspirations are? The answer, according to a report released this week by The Hartman Group, lies somewhere in the widening gap between familiarity with the term “sustainability” and consumers’ ability to identify sustainable products or companies. The report, “Sustainability 2013: When Personal Aspiration and Behavior Diverge,” […]
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Allrecipes Magazine Debuting This Fall
Meredith Corp. plans to launch Allrecipes magazine, a print extension of the company’ popular Allrecipes.com digital destination. This represents the media industry’s first large-scale digital-to-subscription magazine print brand extension, according to Meredith Corp. Allrecipes magazine will be published six times per year with an initial rate base of 500,000. The December 2013 premiere issue will […]
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Terlato Wines, Colavita Partner To Launch Colavita Wines
In an innovative collaboration, luxury wine leader Terlato Wines and leading extra virgin olive oil producer Colavita have entered a joint venture to create a collection of super-premium Italian wines. Under an evergreen agreement, Terlato will produce and market wines under the Colavita brand name for global distribution. The initial wines for the launch will be […]
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Purina Dog Chow Introduces Light & Healthy Option
Purina Dog Chow brand dog food has launched nationwide its new Light & Healthy formula, a no-sacrifices option to help maintain a dog’s ideal weight, without giving up portion size or taste, according to the company. Like humans, obesity is a growing problem in the dog population, with 53 percent of dogs in the U.S. classified […]