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GroovyGrams bridges the digital divide in greeting cards
SEATTLE -- There's a new digital service that aims to disrupt the greeting card industry, with a surprising twist.

GroovyGrams is an online subscription service that takes digital comments and turns them into handwritten, personalized physical cards. The company is targeting the loved ones of older adults who are not tech-savvy. By subscribing with GroovyGrams, a Millennial, for example, can keep in touch with grandma without her having to use social media or email.
Exotic fruit juice line launching in U.S.
RAMSEY, N.J. -- A leading beverage brand in Europe and the Middle East is launching a no sugar added line of its exotic juice beverages in the United States.

Rubicon Exotic Juices says its beverages are crafted from fruits sourced from all over the world, specifically Ecuador, India, South America, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. Each serving of juice contains 100% of the Daily Value of vitamin C.

Stouffer's revamping frozen food line with 'clean' ingredients

SOLON, Ohio -- The nation's largest frozen meal brand is simplifying its recipes to reflect consumers' evolving preferences when it comes to food ingredients.

Stouffer's announced that it will be simplifying recipes according to its new "Kitchen Cupboard" commitment. This new initiative will focus on shortening and simplifying recipes and only including ingredients consumers might find at home, like vine-ripened tomatoes, freshly made pasta, and real mozzarella.
ALA seeks to raise legal buying age through 'Tobacco 21'

CHICAGO – The American Lung Association on Tuesday launched "Tobacco 21," an initiative calling on the remaining 48 states and the District of Columbia to follow the lead of California and Hawaii, and raise the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21.
Walgreens' unveils latest circular design over Labor Day weekend

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens will be launching a new circular over the Labor Day Weekend that emphasizes the value the drug store operator delivers to consumers and represents a more strategic approach that's fed by rich consumer insights.
KeVita expands line of drinking vinegars

OXNARD, Calif. -- Natural beverage brand KeVita is now offering the broadest distribution of apple cider drinking vinegars in the U.S. market.

The company has added three new flavors to its line of Cleansing Probiotic Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics: Meyer Lemon, Ginseng Mandarin, and Elderberry. Meyer Lemon is now available at retailers nationwide and Ginseng Mandarin and Elderberry will roll out this fall.
Smash unveils organic pouch snacks for kids

MONTVALE, N.J. -- Squeezable pouch snacking is getting more innovative with the introduction of a new puree for kids from Smash.
Pepsi and Tostitos kick off NFL season with fanfare

PLANO, Texas -- Pepsi and Tostitos are kicking off the NFL season by giving fans the opportunity to experience the game from the sidelines and in the tunnel with the players.

Now through Jan. 2, consumers can enter a sweepstakes at PepsiandTostitos.com for the chance to win the weekly Unreal NFL Experience, while also being able to redeem gear ranging from branded team merchandise to NFL game tickets.
Lindt asks chocolate lovers to fall in love with a new favorite

STRATHAM, N.H. -- Premium chocolate brand Lindt USA is kicking off autumn early by debuting Lindor Pumpkin Spice truffles, a limited edition flavor for chocolate lovers.
Old Orchard Brands raises the juice stakes with new organic, non-GMO beverages

SPARTA, Mich. -- Old Orchard Brands is looking to appeal to families on a budget with its new line of value-priced beverages.