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NEW YORK — Organic food brand Happyfamily has announced the launch of two new products to help tots, teens and adults easily kick hunger pangs while on-the-go — Happysqueeze, an organic superfruit smoothie, and Happymorning, an organic supergrain breakfast smoothie.

The new snacks are made with Salba, a grain that boasts omega-3 fatty acids, delivers 6 g of protein and is high in fiber, calcium, iron, vitamins and antioxidants. The packaging is BPA-free.

TAUNTON, Mass. — Tribe Mediterranean Foods is launching four new flavors to its hummus line, the company said.

The new hummus flavors include Cilantro Chimichurri, which includes cilantro and spices and is inspired by South American cuisine; Olive Tapenade, with chopped Mediterranean olives and herbs; Savory Mushroom, described as "earthy and flavorful with a rich assortment of spices"; and Mediterranean Style, with olive oil and paprika.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Dannon Co. on Monday announced the launch of Dannon Oikos Greek yogurt, which will replace the brand's existing Greek yogurt brand. It will join the company's Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek yogurt.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble announced on Friday double-digit growth in fourth-quarter net sales and earnings.

Net sales for the quarter rose 10% to $20.9 billion. Organic sales, which exclude the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange, grew 5% for the quarter.

Net earnings totaled $2.5 billion, or 84 cents per diluted share, compared with $2.2 billion, or 71 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Kerr Drug is marking the back-to-school season with a school supply donation campaign through the Kerr Cares for Kids Foundation, the regional retail pharmacy chain said Friday.

On Thursday, each Kerr store set up a bin to collect donations of new school supplies, ranging from paper and pens to notebooks and backpacks. Supplies will be collected until Sept. 15 and will be donated to local charities.

NEW YORK — Vita Coco has introduced its seventh flavor, which the company developed in collaboration with pop singer Rihanna.

Vita Coco tropical fruit is an all-natural blend of coconut water, pink guava, orange, red dragon fruit and pineapple, the company said. Vita Coco Tropical Fruit comes in a bright magenta Tetra Pak carton featuring Rihanna's signature to mark the collaboration. Rihanna also is the face of Vita Coco's advertising campaign, which was launched in June.

CHICAGO — Despite gas prices being more than 30% higher than last year, cross-channel shopping is alive and well in the consumer packaged goods industry, according to a SymphonyIRI Group report released Thursday.

NOVI, Mich. — The Chain Drug Marketing Association recently announced that the debut of its “Make More Money Table Top Show” will take place in Philadelphia from Sept. 23 to 24. The show will provide CDMA-member regional drug chains, regional drug wholesalers and independent pharmacies an opportunity to preview table-top displays of CDMA's hot items, with items from various categories, including seasonal, health-and-beauty and soft goods, among others.