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MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills has launched a special promotion in line with the premiere of "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" in 3D.

General Mills said its cereal brands will tout specially marked boxes that will contain eight exclusive collectable pens featuring iconic characters from the film. Participating cereals include Cinnamon Toast Crunch (12.8 oz.), Lucky Charms (11.5 oz.), Reese’s Puffs (13 oz.), Cheerios (14 oz.), and Cookie Crisp (11.25 oz).

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo on Monday revealed details of the ads that will premiere during Super Bowl XLVI this weekend.

Pepsi's 60-second "King's Court" ad will feature "The X Factor" winner Melanie Amaro singing for Grammy-winning music legend Sir Elton John who plays a "king of rock" in the commercial. Amaro will sing a contemporary version of "Respect," a song made famous by Aretha Franklin.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Clorox's Professional Products division has launched a new line of ready-to-use, one-step cleaner disinfectants engineered with a patented activated hydrogen peroxide formula.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is stocking up on items related to Valentine's Day to help customers celebrate the holiday, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

APOPKA, Fla. — Simply Orange has added two beverages to its lineup.

Simply Cranberry Cocktail and Simply Lemonade with Mango are made with all-natural ingredients and use only not-from-concentrate juices, the company said. Both flavors will be available 59-oz. carafes, while Simply Cranberry Cocktail also is available as a 13.5-fl.-oz. single-serve size.

Simply Cranberry Cocktail and Simply Lemonade with Mango beverages now are available in the refrigerated section of stores nationwide.

MASON, Ohio — A Procter & Gamble dog food brand is hosting a Facebook contest that seeks to find one dozen dogs to be featured in an exclusive 2013 calendar.

CHICAGO — A new line of patriotic beverages has hit the market.

Troop Fuel is a line of caffeinated beverages, which tout 55 mg of caffeine and a blend of blend of vitamins and nutrients. The brand's name reflects its mission to thank and support those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Ian's said its line of wheat-free, gluten-free fish sticks has received the Marine Stewardship Council chain of custody certification.

The new MSC certification, the company said, underscores the fact that the whole-fillet Alaska pollock is sourced from an environmentally sustainable fishery.

Ian's allergy-friendly fish stick are available in 8-oz. and 14-oz. family pack sizes at retailers nationwide.