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New gel makes toilet paper emulate wet wipes, manufacturer says
CANTON, Mass. — A new product is designed to make toilet paper mimic wet wipes while being easier to flush.

Fresh Dab, introduced by a company of the same name, is a gel applied to toilet paper, which the company said would allow for better removal of residue than toilet paper alone, while also allowing toilet paper to break down as it normally would, unlike wet wipes that can clog sewage and septic systems.
Kashi adds Berry Muffin, Apple Cobbler varieties of Soft 'n Chewy Bars
LA JOLLA, Calif. — Kashi, the natural food and lifestyle company, on Wednesday announced the launch of two new flavors of its Soft 'n Chewy Bars — Berry Muffin and Apple Cobbler.

With more than one-third of each bar made from real fruits and veggie products like apple and pumpkin, the new Soft 'n Chewy Bars are a healthy and convenient snack option. Both flavors offer a good source of fiber with 4 g, 10 g of whole grains and are free of artificial preservatives and ingredients, as well as high fructose corn syrup.

South Beach Diet introduces new Snack Smoothies

NEW YORK — South Beach Diet on Thursday revealed a new addition to its line of nutritious and convenient foods — creamy South Beach Diet Snack Smoothies.
Giant Eagle locks in prices for the winter on hundreds of items

PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle on Thursday announced a new Winter Low Price Lock on hundreds of popular products.
Crystal Farms products receive Weight Watchers endorsement

MINNETOKA, Minn — AllWhites egg whites and Better'n Eggs egg substitute from Crystal Farms have been endorsed by Weight Watchers, the company announced. Both products received a 0 PointsPlus value per serving.

With Weight Watchers, every food has a PointsPlus value that takes into account the food's protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber. Based on Weight Watchers' calculation, AllWhites and Better'n Eggs have 0 PointsPlus value per serving.
Van's Natural Food introduces new gluten-free cereal, breakfast & snack options

VERNON, Calif. — Van's Natural Foods is starting off 2013 on a healthy note with a new line of cereals, crackers, snack bars for breakfast, snacking and on the go. All of the new products are packed with whole grains — including millet, quinoa and amaranth — and contain no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors or preservatives.

Van's whole grain cereals offer a full serving of whole grains and 5 g of fiber per serving. The cereal is available in Honey Nut Crunch and Cinnamon Heaven for a suggested retail price of $3.99.
General Mills unveils high-fiber chocolate cereal

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills is introducing a new cereal that it said has more fiber than any chocolate cereal.

The company announced the introduction of Fiber One 80 Calories Chocolate Squares, which will hit the shelves later this month while hiring Lisa Lillien, a dietary expert and author of the book "Hungry Girl" to help market the cereal.
Small pet market rebounding after recession, report says

ROCKVILLE, Md. — For most Americans who own pets, that word refers to the kinds with four legs and a predilection for purring or tail wagging. But more than 100 million Americans also own pets other than cats and dogs, representing a significant share of the market, according to a new report.
Tecate, Tecate Light kick off national retail program to celebrate Hispanic football fans

NEW YORK — Tecate and Tecate Light on Wednesday announced the launch of their national retail program focused on helping U.S. Hispanics 21 and older celebrate their passion for football. The brand equity will place bilingual thematic POS materials with the slogan "A Man Knows How to Choose His Team," cross-merchandise and consumer promotions at off-premise locations across the country between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15, 2013.
Family Dollar Stores offer eco-friendly firelogs

ATLANTA — Select Family Dollar Stores will carry an environmentally friendly, individually-sold 3-lb firelog by Enviro-Log, the company stated.

"Family Dollar customers will appreciate the convenience and performance of our 3-lb firelogs, which burn cleaner and hotter than firewood," said Ross McRoy, president of Enviro-Log. "We are thrilled that Family Dollar customers can now take advantage of these environmentally friendly firelogs, as each Enviro-Log provides warmth and comfort for hours at a time."