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SAN BERNARDINO -- One of the leading makers of premium meat snacks has launched a new line of high protein meat-based nutrition bars.

Country Archer says its new True Bars are made from high-quality, real food ingredients with no antibiotics or hormones. The True Bar is available in three flavors: Cayenne made with beef and pork, Herb Citrus made with turkey, and Sweet BBQ made with pork. Unlike other protein bars on the market, The True Bar boasts an ingredient label free of gluten, soy, artificial ingredients, MSG, and nitrites/nitrates.

WALDEN, N.Y. -- Leading hard cider brand Angry Orchard is introducing a less sweet, easy-drinking cider.

The brand's new Easy Apple offers drinkers a refreshing hard cider option in the Angry Orchard core collection that's both lower in calories and sessionable. The cider will be introduced in 6-packs beginning in August. Easy Apple will also be available nationwide in the Angry Orchard Fall Orchard Sampler Variety Pack.

BOULDER, Colo. -- A Colorado-based maker of smoked meats is leveraging the rising popularity of protein-laden snacks with a new look for the brand and new products.

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. -- Consumers will be able to take a trip around the world with Kashi's new line of foods inspired by some of the world's most vibrant food cultures and culinary traditions.

From the Mediterranean to Africa to South America, Kashi says it looked to culinary traditions of rich cultures when creating the newest foods, which include savory snack bars, crispy teff thins and quinoa bowls. While each region is unique and different from the next, they all share a respect for the art of crafting flavor and thrive on what's native to the terrain.

SONOMA, Calif. -- A new brand is offering a "better-for-you" option to satisfy any sweet tooth on-the-go.

SMASHMALLOW says it aims to redefine the sweet snack into a "better-for-you," reduced guilt option for consumers who care about their health and well-being.

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Mondelez International is acquiring a license that enables the company to manufacture, market and sell Cadbury-branded biscuits around the world.

The company announced Friday that it has signed an agreement to purchase the license from Burton's Biscuit Company.

Deep-fried food fans don't need to wait for the state fair or a food festival to get their fix anymore: Hostess is now selling Deep Fried Twinkies in stores, exclusively at Walmart. (Syracuse.com)

After initially saying that it would be distributing bottled Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos only at Costco in 15-bottle packs, Starbucks now says the much beloved drinks will be available at major retailers nationwide.