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  • FDA calls for less sodium in restaurant, packaged foods

    WASHINGTON -- The FDA moved Wednesday to cut the amount of salt in packaged and restaurant food in a bid to reduce the health risks associated with consuming too much sodium.

  • A homemade beer system is coming to retailers

    AIRPORT CITY, Israel -- The leading global manufacturer and distributor of sparkling water makers has unveiled a new home beer system.

    SodaStream's new Beer Bar system allows consumers to make quality home-crafted beer using sparkling water and a unique beer concentrate brewed to perfection. 

  • Mondelez launches 'fearless media' advertising model

    DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Mondelez International is launching a new media strategy that allows the company to get its message directly to consumers.

  • Entenmann's toasts National Donut Day with new donut, charity drive

    WAYNE, N.J. -- Entenmann's Bakery is celebrating National Donut Day with a new donut, part of a new partnership with The Salvation Army.

    Entenmann's Bakery is calling on consumers nationwide to celebrate National Donut Day on June 3 by tasting the new Rich Frosted Party Sprinkled Donut and entering the "Win Free Donuts for a Year" Entenmann's Facebook sweepstakes. $1 for each entry will be donated to The Salvation Army, up to $35,000. 

  • Adweek: Mars debuts hilarious ad for Snickers Ice Cream Bars

    Just in time for summer, Mars has launched a new (and hilarious) ad for Snickers Ice Cream Bars. Adweek reports that earlier this month the brand also released another funny ad for its Snickers Bites, as well as a "Hungerithm" ad.

  • Report: Larabar unveils new snack line

    Larabar, a business unit of General Mills, Inc., is venturing into the confectionery category with the launch of Larabar Bites, according to a report from bakingbusiness.com. Hitting shelves in June, the truffle-like bites are made with six or fewer simple ingredients, including dates, fair trade chocolate chips, almonds and coconut flour, and are packaged in a resealable pouch. (bakingbusiness.com)

  • Bloomberg: Cold coffee products booming in U.S.

    Beverage makers are introducing high-end ready-made chilled bottled and canned coffee, as U.S.  shoppers embrace yet one more way to get their caffeine jolt. Bloomberg reports that Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper and other brands are jumping in as well. (Bloomberg)

  • Mars unwraps new flavors for Snickers, Twix and Dove brands

    HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. -- Mars Chocolate North America is launching new flavor extensions to some of consumers' favorite chocolate brands.

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