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MEADVILLE, Pa. — Ainsworth Pet Nutrition has expanded its Better Than treat brands to include an interactive chew treat and toy for dogs.

New Gnawin' Forever is an edible treat held between a virtually indestructible, refillable and reusable housing unit that encourages dogs to use their canine teeth instead of their molars, resulting in an extended chew time, the company said.

The Gnawin' Forever ultimate interactive chew toy currently is available for $26.98 on PetFoodDirect.com, along with a two-pack of refills (sold separately) for $9.99.

NEW YORK — A new survey by Angus Reid Public Opinion revealed a number of similarities and differences between the holiday shopping habits of people in North America and the United Kingdom.

NEW YORK — Michelob Ultra is set to enter the hard teas and lemonade category, according to an AdAge report.

The low-calorie beer brand is slated to launch Ultra 19th Hole Light Tea and Lemonade, which will tout 4% alcohol by volume and 140 calories per can.

Michelob Ultra currently markets such flavored beers as lime cactus, pomegranate raspberry and dragon fruit peach.

PITTSBURGH — The Half Time Drill Driver has entered the market.

How it works: The Half Time Drill Driver allows a users to select two different size bits, drill the pilot hole, flip the drill driver's pivot arm and then drive in any screw, nut or fastener. The patent-pending swivel head flips and locks, providing the user an easy switch from drilling to driving in several seconds.

LOS ANGELES — A new line of licensed confections based on the upcoming film "The Adventures of Tintin" is making its debut.

My Idolpops has teamed up with DreamWorks Studios and Paramount Pictures to make a line of lollipops modeled after the characters in the film, which debuts in theaters Dec. 21. The company said it uses custom-designed proprietary molds to create pops that exhibit the actual shape of licensed brands, characters or logos.

NEW YORK — Nestlé on Tuesday released a scorecard on the company's progress in the areas of nutrition, health and wellness in the United States over the course of 2011.

"[In] the past year, Nestlé has introduced and expanded new NHW initiatives, announced several partnerships with leading industry organizations and launched multiple campaigns to increase nutrition awareness and help combat epidemic rates of obesity," the company stated.

NEW YORK — In its latest report on sales in the coffee and ready-to-drink coffee market, Packaged Facts found that the single-cup coffee format has captured more than 7% of retail coffee sales.

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Glass packaging maker Owens-Illinois has appointed a new SVP and chief commercial officer, O-I said Tuesday.

Tony Gardner, who will lead O-I's global sales, marketing, pricing and product innovation initiatives, brings more than 20 years of business leadership experience to O-I. Prior to his new position, Gardner worked at Accenture for five years, where he worked with many of the world's largest consumer packaged goods companies and their suppliers.