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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.

Lean Cuisine introduces entrees inspired by ethnic flavors

SOLON, Ohio -- Lean Cuisine is introducing four new limited-time entrées inspired by international culinary trends and regional flavors.

The four entrées, Southwest-Style Potato Bake, Chicken Tikka Masala, Cheese & Fire-Roasted Chile Tamale and Thai-Style Ginger Beef, are crafted and designed by Lean Cuisine's culinary chefs who travel the country, from New York City to San Francisco, visiting top restaurants, hot spots and tastemakers for meal inspirations.
KIND becomes first snack brand to publish added sugar content

NEW YORK -- KIND Healthy Snacks has published the added sugar content of the 60+ snacks across its portfolio, furthering its commitment to satisfy consumers' evolving dietary desires.

The announcement comes two years in advance of the deadline recently set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for food companies to break out the added sugar content in their products.
Muuna aims to make cottage cheese the new Greek yogurt

NEW YORK -- A new, innovative food company is on a mission to change the way consumers think about cottage cheese.

Muuna announced it is launching a line of cottage cheese products featuring unique, single-serve cups available in six varieties, including Strawberry, Blueberry, Pineapple, Peach, Mango and Lowfat Plain. The company is also launching two multi-serve items—Lowfat Plain and Classic Plain.
ALDI has a special delivery for parents

BATAVIA, Ill. -- ALDI is pulling out all the stops to appeal to parents by launching its first multi-category line of baby products nationwide next week.
WSJ: P&G to scale back targeted Facebook ads

Procter & Gamble is moving away from ads on Facebook that target specific consumers after concluding the practice is not really that effective. (Wall Street Journal)
MillerCoors debuts a hard iced tea

CHICAGO – MillerCoors has launched a new beverage called Easy Tea Co., a lightly-carbonated hard iced tea with a crisp citrus flavor, in select markets.

More than 85% of all tea poured in America is enjoyed over ice, and Easy Tea brings the familiar refreshment of the classic beverage, but with a kick. A distinct departure from sweet tea flavors, Easy Tea is a refined, brisk and less sweet than regular iced tea with 5% alcohol by volume.
GMDC taps long-time association veteran for VP member development role

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Global Market Development Center on Monday named Troy Beeler VP member development.

“Troy is truly the right person for GMDC and this position because of his extensive association experience - which is essential to the role - and deep knowledge of our industry and members,” stated Patrick Spear, president and CEO of GMDC. “Troy brings global and international business acumen that aligns with the association’s vision for growth. We welcome him to our ecosystem of thought leaders.”
Dust-Off unveils new packaging, merchandising options

BRANCHBURG, N.J. -- A leading brand of consumer electronic and household cleaning products has launched a packaging refresh for its line of screen cleaners and compressed gas dusters.

Dust-Off says the new packaging was designed to appeal to a wider demographic outside of the electronics cleaning market. The new designs join Dust-Off’s expansive line of electronic screen cleaning products and computer compressed gas dusters.