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Survey: Millennials driving healthy snacking trend
AUSTIN, Texas — New consumer insights from Amplify Snack Brands and the Center for Generational Kinetics is highlighting the role millennials are playing in fueling the growth of better-for-you snacking.
Moonshine Sweet Tea gets Target launch
AUSTIN, Texas — Small-batch beverage brand Moonshine Sweet Tea has landed its largest national account yet. The company announced Wednesday that it would be available in 1,472 Target stores, being sold in the front-store “Café Coolers” section.

J&J Snack Foods intros Pillsbury Churro Bites

PENSAUKEN, N.J. — Churros are coming to the frozen food aisle. J&J Snack Foods on Tuesday announced the launch of Pillsbury Churro Bites, as part of its partnership with General Mills.

The 8-oz. retail package of the churro bites features 20 pieces ready to heat and eat. Additionally, the company will be selling a 1-lb., 4.25-oz. club pack nationally in a leading club warehouse store.
M&M’s marketing, products support ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ release

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — As the highly anticipated “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is set to hit theaters, the Mars Chocolate North America is continuing its collaboration with Marvel ahead of the film’s May 5 premiere.

The company is rolling out several marketing initiatives, including the M&M’s commercial above, featuring the iconic Red and Yellow M&M’s watching the new movie.
Report: Coca-Cola set for evolution in strategy, offerings
IRI's 2016 Pacesetters report ranks top innovation by sales

CHICAGO — GSK Consumer Healthcare's Flonase allergy remedy dominated IRI's 2016 New Product Pacesetters report, which represents a benchmark analysis of exceptional first-year CPG sales success for newly launched products, across the non-foods category with $316.5 million in sales. Meanwhile, Dean Foods' DairyPure, an antibiotic-free food, soared to the top of the food and beverages list with $1.2 billion in sales, according to the report released last week.
Gerber debuts Smart Flow Spout for its organic, Grabbers pouches

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Gerber Products has introduced a new delivery method for its organic and Grabbers pouches. The products in both lines will now feature the company’s Smart Flow Spout, which it says was developed through consumer research that showed parents wanted a pouch that could help reduce mess.
Study: Amazon makes big strides in capturing health, personal care, food shoppers

SANDY, Utah — Amazon is gaining a significantly larger share-of-wallet for everyday household items — and the retailer continues to build momentum.
Ripe Craft Juices continues grocery expansion

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Ripe Craft Juice and Ripe Bar Juice are expanding the reach of their juices and cocktail mixes with the continuation of a roll-out to various grocery chains nationwide, the company announced Thursday.

The juices were created to meet consumer demand for products with real fresh juice with minimal processing.
ShopRite expands ‘free fruit’ program

KEASBEY, N.J. — ShopRite on Wednesday announced it has expanded the “free fruit” program it launched earlier this year in select stores, to now include five additional stores located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that are owned and operated by ShopRite of Hunterdon County (New Jersey).

Under the program, kids 12 and younger receive a free banana, clementine or other seasonal fruit while shopping with a parent or guardian. The fruits are located in the produce aisle, and the program is overseen by the supermarket’s team of in-store dietitians.