Consumables

ST. LOUIS — Anheuser Busch is readying itself for the launch of its latest malt beverage product. Adding to its line of Natural Ice products, the company be introducing its Natty Rush line of three malt drinks this fall.

MIAMI — French-inspired bakery products maker bakerly is bringing two new flavors to its happy go snacky line. Hazelnut- and caramel-filled Crunchy Crepes will join the company’s already released chocolate- and strawberry-filled Crunchy Crepes.

In fall 2016, Mars brought together its chocolate and Wrigley segments under Mars Wrigley Confectionery in an effort to better deliver innovative products that address consumer desires and insights. Since then, the division has been busy. In 2017 alone, Mars Wrigley Confectionery has brought beloved U.K. brand Maltesers to the United States, introduced the now-permanent M&M’s Caramel variety — as well as several new varieties and flavors of its biggest brands — and redesigned several of its brands’ packaging.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As part of its Clean Honest Ingredients label initiative, Hy-Vee plans to eliminate more than 200 artificial ingredients or synthetic chemicals in 1,000 Hy-Vee label products by July 2018.

WAUKESHA, Wis. —Hamacher Resource Group is getting into the e-book game with the release of  “The Most Important 20 Minutes of Your Year, Buyer Presentations: A Guide for CPG Manufacturers.” The book provides an overview of what presenters should consider when getting their buyer presentations ready.

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group on Wednesday announced three leadership changes that it said were aimed at strengthening its leadership pipeline.

The company added Jaxie Alt to its executive leadership team as EVP human resources. She was most recently SVP marketing, heading up brand marketing and activation for Dr Pepper and 7UP brands, as well as A&W and Sunkist, overseeing travel and events services, sponsorships, content and capabilities. She has been with DPS since 2001.