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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Report: Latinos Represent A Vital And Growing U.S. Market
More than 52 million strong and representing the majority of population growth over the next five years, Latinos have become a prominent actor in all aspects of American life, according to “The State of the Hispanic Consumer: The Hispanic Market Imperative,” released today by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights into what […]
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ConAgra Foods To Acquire Odom’s Tennessee Pride
ConAgra Foods Inc. has agreed to acquire Odom’s Tennessee Pride, a leading producer of frozen and refrigerated breakfast sandwiches and sausage. The agreement includes facilities in Little Rock, Ark., and Dickson, Tenn., and its headquarters office in Madison, Tenn. Odom’s Tennessee Pride has approximately 750 employees, annual revenue in excess of $190 million and is […]
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N.G.A. Responds to Court Rulings
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) has issued the following statement by Peter J. Larkin, president and CEO, following the issuance of an injunction by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit blocking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from requiring businesses to comply with the board’s employer posting requirement that was set to […]