Consumables

PHOENIX — Boulder Canyon Authentic Foods is introducing three new gluten-free snack crisps made with an array of better-for-you ingredients.

Lentil Carrot Quinoa Crisps, Snap Pea Crisps and Ancient Grains Crisps arrive at retailers nationwide this month. They are sold in 5.5-ounce bags with a suggested retail price of $3.49 per package.

LOS ANGELES — One of the first refrigerated, ready-to-drink, 100% plant-based protein lines to retail nationally has launched nationwide.

PLANO, Texas, and HAMILTON, N.J. -- Dr Pepper Snapple Group is positioning itself to meet growing consumer demand for better-for-you beverages by agreeing to acquire Bai Brands and its portfolio of antioxidant infused beverages. 

DPSG says the cash purchase price of $1.7 billion includes a tax benefit of approximately $400 million on a net present value basis and will be financed through new unsecured notes and short term commercial paper.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo is accelerating its evolution toward health and wellness products by agreeing to acquire KeVita, a leading North American creator of fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages.

The transaction will expand PepsiCo's health and wellness offerings in the premium chilled beverage space. 

ATLANTA — CandyRific has expanded its DreamWorks Animation collection by adding products related to the smash hit movie Trolls.

Hug Bands, available in two colors, pink and blue, have a hidden compartment to keep your candy and plays a tune when the button is pressed.

LA FARGE, Wis. -- The leading organic dairy brand in the U.S. has enlisted farmers to star in a digital campaign that encourages consumers to embrace the benefits of eating butter.

Beer is still America’s No. 1 alcoholic beverage, but retail experts say that U.S. consumers are buying less of it as they turn to other alcohol types, such as hard soda, cider and wine.

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