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February 19, 2013
Special K Popcorn Chips, celebrity nutrition expert offer snack tips to stay #RedCarpetReady

At only 120 calories for 28 chips, Special K Popcorn Chips are a low-calorie option for both celebrities and the everyday consumer, who can enjoy them without the guilt while watching the year's biggest celebrity awards show.

February 19, 2013
Weis Markets names new VP pharmacy

Weis Markets promoted Rick Seipp to VP pharmacy.

February 15, 2013
General Mills' Yoplait introduces lactose-free yogurt

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, and Yoplait is encouraging people to say "yes" to dairy by introducing its new Yoplait Lactose Free.

February 14, 2013
Ciao Bella unveils new products for 2013

In a sneak peek of its spring slate, Ciao Bella announced plans to expand its award-winning gelato and Adonia categories, including new novelty items and Greek frozen yogurt flavors.

February 14, 2013
Dr Pepper Snapple Group sales, profits increase

Dr Pepper Snapple Group reported $629 million in profits for fiscal year 2012, up from $606 million in 2011, the beverage maker said Thursday.

February 13, 2013
Kraft's new Crystal Light Liquid packs taste without the calories

Crystal Light Liquid is sweetened with a blend of non-nutritive sweeteners and is caffeine-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and has zero calories.

February 12, 2013
Häagen-Dazs introduces Italian-inspired gelato

Häagen-Dazs is starting off the warmer months with the debut of ice cream's lighter, refreshing cousin, gelato.

February 11, 2013
Mountain Dew launches Kickstart breakfast drink with real fruit juice

Mountain Dew, a product of PepsiCo, announced the release of Kickstart, a breakfast drink combining Mountain Dew with real fruit juice.

February 11, 2013
NYC mayor: Progress in initiative to reduce salt

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced 21 companies have hit their targets in a city-led effort to curb salt. Restaurants, as well as food manufacturers, were named as some of the companies to achieve their goals.

February 8, 2013
Taro, Sun slam brakes on acquisition deal

Israeli drug maker Taro Pharmaceutical Industries and Indian drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries have terminated their merger agreement, the companies said in a joint statement Friday.

February 6, 2013
Jimmy Dean cooks up new breakfast items

February is National Hot Breakfast Month, and Jimmy Dean is celebrating with several new items across its breakfast lineup, the company announced.

February 6, 2013
Nestlé expands Valentine’s candy seasonal assortment

Nestle announced new additions to its line of Valentine’s Day offerings.

February 5, 2013
Cool Whip launches new line of frosting for 'everyday moments'

Cool Whip is offering a new way for consumers to top off their sweet treats: easy-to-spread Cool Whip frosting.

February 5, 2013
Dove joins men's grooming trend with launch of skin care line for him

Dove Men+Care, a Unilever men's personal care brand, is launching a full line of cleansing, shaving, post-shave and face care products to help men care for their faces.

February 5, 2013
Planters peanuts certified with AHA's Heart-Check mark

As February marks National Heart Health month, the American Heart Association (AHA) has certified two brands of Planters peanuts with its Heart-Check mark, which officially identifies heart-healthy foods.

February 5, 2013
Reports: Costco food courts to switch to Pepsi

Costco will replace Coke with Pepsi at its in-store lunch counters, according to published reports.

February 4, 2013
Oreo asks fans to choose their favorite: cookie or creme?

Following a global celebration of its 100th birthday, Oreo launched its latest marketing campaign "Cookie vs. Creme," during America's biggest football game.

February 4, 2013
Wonderful Pistachios get heart-healthy mark

A brand of pistachios will carry the American Heart Association's Heart-Check mark, the company that markets it said.

February 1, 2013
Unilever completes sale of Skippy brand to Hormel in most markets

Unilever has mostly completed its sale of the Skippy peanut butter brand to Hormel Foods, the company said.

January 31, 2013
Kroger Central Division president Bob Moeder retires

Kroger on Thursday announced the retirement of Central Division president Bob Moeder.

January 31, 2013
YoCrunch launches Yopa! Greek yogurt brand

YoCrunch has introduced a new line of Greek yogurt, the company said.

January 30, 2013
Nonprofit supermarket aims to address food deserts in Philadelphia area

A hunger relief group serving Philadelphia and surrounding areas has hired a New York-based brand and retail design consultancy to design a prototype nonprofit grocery store to address food deserts.

January 30, 2013
Quaker promotes healthy living with NFL contest

The winner of a contest sponsored by the Quaker Oats Co. will appear with an NFL rookie quarterback in an event sponsored by the company to promote healthy living.

January 29, 2013
Ben & Jerry's celebrates '30 Rock' finale with new flavor

Ben & Jerry's ice cream has announced it will reveal a new flavor aimed at celebrating the NBC series 30 Rock, which airs its series finale on January 31.

January 29, 2013
Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes introduces Special Dark Chocolate flavor

Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes on Tuesday announced the introduction of Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Milkshake to its line of single-serve refrigerated products.

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