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  • Ciao Bella officially debuts Adonia line

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Ciao Bella officially has rolled out its line of frozen Greek yogurt to retailers nationwide.

    Adonia's line of naturally better-for-you desserts includes a variety to Ciao Bella's signature flavors, the company said. The line includes 14-oz. containers (in blueberry, espresso, key lime, mango, peach, raspberry and vanilla flavors) and yogurt bars (in blueberry and vanilla and peach and vanilla flavor combinations). All products are under 130 calories, fat free and contain 9 g of protein per serving.

  • P&G posts Q3 results

    CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble on Friday announced a decrease in third-quarter profit, as sales rose 2%.

    Net sales during the quarter rose 2% to $20.2 billion. Organic sales rose 3%.

    Net earnings totaled $2.41 billion, or 82 cents per diluted share, compared with $2.87 billion, or 96 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

    In the company’s beauty segment, net sales rose 1% to $4.8 billion on unit volume growth of 1%. Organic sales grew 2%. Net earnings rose 3% to $523 million.

  • Nestle Waters North America launches Resource in Southern California market

    STAMFORD, Conn. — Nestle Waters North America has introduced a sustainably sourced natural spring water. has introduced a sustainably sourced natural spring water.

    The company said Resource 100% natural spring water, which contains naturally occurring electrolytes for taste, has been launched in the Southern California market. The water is packaged in a recyclable bottle made with 50% recycled plastic, the company said.

  • GoGo Squeez overhauls packaging, launches new flavor

    NEW YORK — GoGo Squeez has introduced new packaging for its on-the-go, squeezable, resealable, 100% fruit applesauce.

    The packaging design, which once was brown to reflect its 100% natural heritage, now celebrates the brand's commitment to inspiring play through vibrant colors and more active fruit characters, the company said. In conjunction with the packaging overhaul, the company also has introduced AppleMango applesauce, which will join six other flavor offerings.

  • Meijer launches sustainable seafood program

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is launching a program that it said was designed to ensure that its seafood suppliers follow sustainability guidelines, the company said.

    The mass merchandise retail chain announced that it would require suppliers to follow guidelines for farmed and wild-caught seafood; most of the seafood the chain sells comes from farms, as is the case with most of the industry, the company said.

  • Pressman Toy offers games, puzzles based on 'The Smurfs'

    NEW YORK — Pressman Toy is launching a line of games and puzzles based both on the first movie and the classic artwork of "The Smurfs."

    The line includes a range of memory, action and board games, as well as floor size puzzles and puzzles in tins, all priced under $20, the company said. Additionally, Pressman Toy also will launch a line of new products inspired by Columbia Pictures'/Sony Pictures Animation's 3D release "The Smurfs 2," scheduled to be released next summer.

  • Hot Tamales gets packaging makeover

    BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Just Born has unveiled new package graphics for its Hot Tamales brand.

    Hot Tamales now touts a more modern, fiercer packaging design that underscore the heat sensation packed by the spicy cinnamon candy. The new graphics are available on all Hot Tamales cinnamon packages including the large theater box (8.3 oz.), large peg bag (8.3 oz.), small theater box (5.0 oz.), count goods bag (1.8 oz.), and 25 cents change maker (0.78 oz.).

  • ShelfX introduces automated Vending Fridge

    BOULDER, Colo. — A Colorado-based company has introduced a combination vending machine-refrigerator, the company said Wednesday.

    ShelfX announced the availability of the Vending Fridge, which allows customers to download an app to their mobile device and use it to scan a QR code and purchase refrigerated products, such as drinks and food. Scanning the QR code prompts the app to download, allowing the customer to create an account and enter payment information; scanning the code again unlocks the fridge.

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