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Jack Link's crafts five new protein-powered products
MINONG, Wis. -- Jack Link's is offering consumers more protein-powered innovation with the introduction of five new meat snacks.

The brand is looking to provide carnivores with more new snacks packed with protein. From flame-grilled jerky and strips, to BBQ and Small Batch Sticks, Jack Link's has a new flavor for everyone.
Beneful revamps dog food line
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Leading pet food brand Beneful is unveiling new recipes across its dry dog food line, offering real meat as the first ingredient in the chicken and beef varieties and eliminating added sugar across the board.

Purina says the changes offer more of what pet owners are looking for in their dog's food without compromising nutrition or sacrificing the delicious taste or variety of textures that keeps millions of Beneful dogs running back to the bowl day after day.

MidWest Gloves & Gear debuts new Nickelodeon products for kids

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- MidWest Gloves & Gear has introduced a new line of Nickelodeon products for their exclusive licensed lines of “Paw Patrol” and “Shimmer & Shine” Garden Gloves and Gear for kids.

The pet-oriented “Paw Patrol” products are great for boys and girls 2 to 5 years and older. The “Shimmer & Shine” product are for girls 2 to 5 years and older as well.
Angry Orchard brings a less-sweet cider to shelves

WALDEN, N.Y. -- Leading hard cider brand Angry Orchard is introducing a less sweet, easy-drinking cider.

The brand's new Easy Apple offers drinkers a refreshing hard cider option in the Angry Orchard core collection that's both lower in calories and sessionable. The cider will be introduced in 6-packs beginning in August. Easy Apple will also be available nationwide in the Angry Orchard Fall Orchard Sampler Variety Pack.
Duke's Smoked Meats launches new look and products nationwide

BOULDER, Colo. -- A Colorado-based maker of smoked meats is leveraging the rising popularity of protein-laden snacks with a new look for the brand and new products.
Kashi introduces culturally inspired foods

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. -- Consumers will be able to take a trip around the world with Kashi's new line of foods inspired by some of the world's most vibrant food cultures and culinary traditions.

From the Mediterranean to Africa to South America, Kashi says it looked to culinary traditions of rich cultures when creating the newest foods, which include savory snack bars, crispy teff thins and quinoa bowls. While each region is unique and different from the next, they all share a respect for the art of crafting flavor and thrive on what's native to the terrain.
Sonoma Brands shakes up the snack category with marshmallows

SONOMA, Calif. -- A new brand is offering a "better-for-you" option to satisfy any sweet tooth on-the-go.

SMASHMALLOW says it aims to redefine the sweet snack into a "better-for-you," reduced guilt option for consumers who care about their health and well-being.
New brand launches laundry detergent for men

HARWOOD, Md. -- As lifestyle products for men continue to disrupt the beauty aisles, a new brand is looking to disrupt the laundry care aisle too.
Mondelez expands portfolio with Burton's Biscuits license acquisition

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Mondelez International is acquiring a license that enables the company to manufacture, market and sell Cadbury-branded biscuits around the world.

The company announced Friday that it has signed an agreement to purchase the license from Burton's Biscuit Company.
Study: Back-to-school shopping just getting started

Back-to-school promotions seem to start earlier and earlier each year. But most consumers aren’t buying the pitch.

That’s one of the findings of a new report by A.T. Kearney in which the majority of consumers surveyed said they planned to do most of their BTS shopping in August and September. (Only 4% of shoppers did any of their shopping as early as July 4.) And in another nod to the "old school" shopper, the study suggests that brick-and-mortar will still make or break back-to-school sales.