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SEATTLE — Mom is being replaced by technology as the go-to source for culinary knowledge, according to a new report.

LE MARS, Iowa — Blue Bunny is bringing new ice cream innovations to freezer aisles nationwide.

Blue Bunny has introduced Sweet Freedom treats, which tout 150 calories or less, 8 g of fat or less, and 30 g of carbs or less. The line includes 10 flavors of ice cream, as well as snack-size ice cream bars and ice cream cones.

Additionally, Blue Bunny has teamed up with Cadbury chocolate to create new ice cream bars, which will be available in Caramello, double chocolate, vanilla chocolate and chocolate almond flavors.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Concord Keystone has introduced a new portable battery pack designed for Android smartphones and Apple products, including iPhones and iPods.

CHICAGO — Noah's has expanded its beverage offerings to include new oxygen-infused spring water.

New Noah's oxygenated spring water eight times the amount of oxygen in regular spring water, the company said. The product is packaged in 12-oz. Rexam Sleek cans to protect the integrity of the oxygen content in the product.

NEW YORK — Nestlé Nutrition has promoted Steve Goodyear to VP retail sales for Nestlé Nutrition's U.S. division.

Goodyear is responsible for leading the U.S. retail sales team that oversees the Nestlé Nutrition product portfolio, including Gerber baby products, PowerBar sports nutrition products, Boost nutritional drinks and Carnation Breakfast Essentials complete nutritional drink. In this leadership position, he will create the vision and establish the strategy for the retail sales organization for Nestlé Nutrition in the United States.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Sara Lee has introduced its latest dessert that is ideal for personal desserts or on-the-go snacking.

New Sara Lee pound cake slices include six slices per package (each slice is individually wrapped) with no cutting required and are available in original and double chocolate flavors. Each serving touts 160 calories and 180 calories, respectively.

LOS ANGELES — A California company plans to debut a series of health foods that it said would raise the bar on efficacy.

Newtritious will debut samples of its products at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., between March 9 and 11.

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods has introduced a spokescharacter for its Spam brand.

Sir Can-A-Lot, a 2.5-in. tall knight "provides an engaging presence that highlights the playful and down-to-earth personality that makes the Spam brand both unique and timeless," Spam product manager Nicole Behne said. "The campaign features him ridding not only mealtimes of boredom, but also helping consumers 'break the monotony.'"