In an effort to focus on its key growth strategies, General Mills has announced a productivity and cost savings plan that will include a reduction in its workforce.

Hellmann's has introduced its new mayonnaise dressing with olive oil.

Shamrock Farms on Monday announced the launch Rockin' Refuel Muscle Builder — a protein beverage made with real milk designed to be low in carbs and high in protein — through GNC locations.

Catalina Marketing announced the debut of a new purchase-based targeting solution for consumer packaged goods advertisers that incorporates shopper understanding and analytics into campaign planning and measurement to drive improved performance.

Kimberly-Clark has highlighted its progress toward achieving its 2015 sustainability goals.

U.S. bottled water consumption increased to 9.1 billion gallons in 2011, up 4.1% from 2010, according to a new report.

Sales of coconut water continue to soar. According to a recent report from Mintel, the U.S. market for coconut water was around $350 million in 2011, representing 2% of the total fruit juice and drinks sales.

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division is developing a gluten-free validation process for its products as part of a multiyear initiative to assure consumers that many of the company's products are gluten free.

Guayaki is expanding its Yerba Mate portfolio with a new sparkling beverage line.

PepsiCo is expanding one of the flagship brands from its Frito-Lay division.

“No frills, just real savings” and “Simple prices you can add up in your head” make clear that Dollar General’s goal is to provide great prices on household essentials.


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