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SHELBURNE, Ontario -- Bottled water brand Ice River Springs is launching a line of sparkling spring water under the Ice River Green brand name.

The company will offer four varieties of Ice River Green Carbonated Spring Water. One is unflavored and the other three have natural organic citrus flavors: Lemon, Lime and Orange Tangerine.

FERNDALE, Mich. -- Popular snack brand Garden Fresh Gourmet has debuted a line of fresh refrigerated soups in four flavors.

Available in the refrigerated section of the drug or grocery store, the new line of soups pushes Garden Fresh Gourmet into a new category and offers consumers a new option that aligns with their demand for more delicious, ingredient-rich fresh packaged foods. 

WASHINGTON -- Governments should tax sugary drinks to fight the global epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.

According to a new WHO report, taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.

Fiscal policies that lead to at least a 20% increase in the retail price of sugary drinks would result in proportional reductions in consumption of such products, according to the report titled Fiscal policies for Diet and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).

AUSTIN, Texas -- Amplify Snack Brands is targeting heat-loving consumers with what it calls the world's hottest chip.

The company's Paqui brand has launched a tortilla chip that is so spicy, it comes as a single chip packaged inside a coffin-shaped box. The limited-release Paqui Carolina Reaper chip has gone viral on social media feeds since limited amounts were first released in late September.

DETROIT, Mich. -- An 11-year-old girl's invention -- teeth cleaning lollipops -- are rapidly expanding distribution across the country.

Zollipops contain erythiritol, xylitol and stevia, all of which are sugar alternatives.

SEATTLE -- Krusteaz is setting itself apart from competitors in the baking aisle by introducing a new package design that aims to better connect emotionally with consumers.

As the largest brand at Continental Mills Inc., Krusteaz says the new packaging also aims to articulate a new brand platform reflective of current trends, to increase its relevancy among a wider audience and to strengthen its challenger-brand status.

MISSION, Kan. -- Next time consumers reach for a satisfying snack at the store, they will be able to choose a treat that fills their stomachs and their hearts.

This Bar Saves Lives is a non-GMO, gluten-free and fair trade gourmet snack bar now available at Target and other retailers nationwide.

Actor Ryan Devlin, co-founder and CEO of the snack bar company, created the company after traveling to Africa on a humanitarian trip and seeing the tragedy of severe malnutrition in children throughout the region.