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Mondelez International names PPG veteran to board
DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Mondelez International has appointed the former executive chairman of PPG Industries as a new member of Mondelez's board.
VTech adds new products to baby, infant, preschool lines
CHICAGO-- Leading children's tech brand VTech is expanding its portfolio of educational products that support developmentally meaningful skills and experiences for little ones.

The new product lines have been designed in collaboration with Dr. Lise Eliot, an early brain development expert and member of VTech's Expert Panel, to encourage children as they meet essential developmental milestones.

NRF: back-to-school spending to reach $75.8 billion

WASHINGTON -- With back-to-school spending on a “stock up” cycle rather than a “make do” cycle, total spending for K-12 and college school supplies is expected to reach $75.8 billion, up from last year’s $68 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics.
Clorox rolls out receipt rewards program for school funding

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Clorox is appealing to consumers who want to donate to schools in need by launching an innovative receipt rewards program.

Just in time for back-to-school season, the Clorox Company has pledged to donate upo to $100,000 to schools in need through a new receipt validation program. All Clorox Company brands are included in the program, including Clorox, GLAD and Hidden Valley.
Bazooka launches omnichannel campaign with 'Ice Age 5'

NEW YORK -- Bazooka Candy Brands is leveraging the popularity of the upcoming Ice Age 5 film with an exclusive omnichannel program.

Bazooka Candy Brands will bring the program to life with an Ice Age: Collision Course-themed television commercial, retail display merchandising and online advertising campaign that will drive to a fun, online Ice Age-theme game, Candy Collision, at Candymania.com.
Ansell trades condoms for performance apparel with SkynFeel intro

ISELIN, N.J. - Ansell is parlaying its brand recognition as one of the leading condom manufacturers with Skyn Condoms into a new out-of-the-box venture - performance apparel. The new SkynFeel is a one-of-a-kind conceptual long jump suit for elite athletes that's made of the same condom material that lets a person "feel" everything.
New brand debuts sustainably-caught, premium tuna line

MIRA LOMA, Calif. -- There's a new brand in the tuna aisle, and this one offers simple ingredients and sustainably-caught fish.

Blue Harbor Fish Co. says its new seafood line contains wild Albacore tuna, water, a touch of sea salt, and no preservatives to bring back the essential fresh flavor of tuna. The brand's pouches and cans feature the internationally recognized Marine Stewardship Council "MSC" blue label so shoppers have independent third party verification of Blue Harbor Fish Co.'s commitment to certified sustainable seafood.
Philips Sonicare unveils a new smart toothbrush

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Philips Sonicare has launched a new innovation in the U.S. dental care aisle.
Tidy Cats launches funny PSA to promote new litter

ST. LOUIS -- Leading kitty litter brand Tidy Cats is launching new and improved versions of its pets products with a little dose of feline humor.
Eureka! brings six new organic loaves to the bread aisle

HORSHAM, Pa. -- A California brand is leveraging consumers' growing desires for healthy foods with the national launch of six organic bread varieties.

Eureka! Organic Bread contains no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup and is USDA Organic and Vegan Certified.