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Ferrara Candy Company expands organic offerings
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill -- Following the success of Black Forest Organic gummies launched in 2015, Ferrara Candy Company is expanding its line of USDA certified organic candies with four new offerings.

The company is launching Organic Fruity Chews, Sour Heads, Candy Drops and Caramel Hard Candies. With sales of organic foods growing at extraordinary rates, Ferrara is unlocking the organic confection market potential with its newly developed organic infrastructure.
G.H. Cretors pops up with new snack flavors
WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- One of the best-selling popcorn brands is expanding its line of flavors with three new offerings.

G.H. Cretors Popped Corn is launching its popcorn snacks in new Organic Dill Pickle, Organic Chile Jalapeño White Cheddar and Blueberry Lemon flavors.

Ben & Jerry's has a new flavor just in time for election season

DURHAM, N.C. -- Ben & Jerry's is tackling the upcoming summer season with a new ice cream flavor and a not-so-new challenge: preserving the nation's democracy.

The company is launching its newest flavor, Empower Mint, with a new campaign called "Democracy Is In Your Hands."
Sour gummies brand Trolli scores with James Harden

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Leading sour gummi brand Trolli is expanding its Weirdly Awesome campaign in new ways with brand ambassador and star hoops player James Harden.

The branch is launching a new episodic digital video series featuring Harden that showcases his basketball expertise in three unique and fun basketball clinic videos.
Snack foods aisle gets a taste of Korea

LA PALMA, Calif. -- As consumer palates grow ever more sophisticated and demand soars for healthier, more innovative snack foods, a leading Asian brand is launching a unique new snack.

Annie Chun's has rolled out a new savory addition to its line of better-for-you Seaweed Crisps: Korean Style BBQ. The company says the healthy, bite-sized snack touts the flavor essence of a traditional Korean barbecue.
BevNET: PepsiCo tests heated beverages in Boston-area CVS stores

PepsiCo recently completed a test of warmed soft drinks and teas at approximately a dozen CVS locations in the Boston area. According to BevNET, the 7.5 ounce cans were displayed in a countertop warming cabinet heated to 122°F and PepsiCo is currently reviewing sales data. (BevNET)
Report: Walmart launches two-day shipping service

Walmart is starting a two-day shipping subscription service and building a network of warehouses for packaging online orders. (Bloomberg)
Gluten-free beer brand Daura adds a shandy

STAMFORD, Conn. – A leading gluten-free beer brand is expanding its beverage portfolio by adding a little lemonade.

United States Beverage LLC is introducing Daura Shandy to the market. The company says the new shandy is part of a commitment to innovation and research in the development of new products crafted to remove gluten, specifically for celiac and gluten aware consumers.
New kids’ snack bars combine nutrition and kid-friendly flavors

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. – A new brand is out to disrupt the kids’ snacking category with a nutrition bar made especially for children.

Curate Kids is a new line of snack bars made with nutritious ingredients that are kid-approved.
Alexia goes non-GMO, unveils new side dishes

CHICAGO -- A leading brand of frozen organic vegetables is expanding its offerings with two new products at the same time the company is going non-GMO.

Alexia announced today that all of the brand's offerings will be non-GMO by the end of 2016. In addition, the entire Alexia line will be Non-GMO Project Verified within the next 12 months.