Consumables

CHICAGO — Mike's Hard Lemonade is expanding its line of product offerings with the addition of several new entries in the beer and cider categories, the company announced this week.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Stop & Shop is marking Earth Day on Monday by emphasizing the measures it has taken to reduce its effects on the environment, the Ahold USA-owned supermarket banner said.

Stop & Shop highlighted its efforts to sell sustainably sourced seafood, reducing the environmental effects of its store operations — including adding environmentally friendly design features to stores — and helping customers reduce waste. The chain reiterated its intention to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by 2015.

LOS ANGELES — Tea of a Kind, a tea beverage company, announced today a wide distribution expansion into retail pharmacies, grocery stores and supermarkets in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and more.

The product, which recently won Best Ready-to-Drink Tea Beverage at the 2012 Interbev Awards in Las Vegas, utilizes a "Gizmo Closure and Delivery System," a cap technology, which holds fresh, functional ingredients in a nitrogen pressurized chamber until the point of consumption, the company stated.

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper announced on Monday “Be the Next /1” — a national consumer contest that offers fans the chance to star in upcoming national TV and digital advertising.

ST. LOUIS — On May 6, Budweiser will introduce a new bowtie-shaped aluminum can to hit store shelves.

The new can design is modeled after the company's bowtie label that backs the brand's signature on the sides of cans, bottles and other Budweiser merchandise first introduced in 1956 with a national advertising campaign. The new cans will not replace the traditional Budweiser can.

MINONG, Wis. — Jack Link's announced earlier this month the introduction of a new line of products with packaging and graphics targeted toward the millennial generation.

PORTLAND, Ore. — NorthWest Specialty Baking Mixes announced this week the introduction of new branded baking mixes: Dassant Classics.

The Dassant Classics premium baking mix offering includes:

• Dassant Classics Truffle Brownie Mix (14.5 oz): Dense and fudgy, Dassant Classics Brownie Mix is made with chunks of rich chocolate;

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Red Diamond on Monday announced it will be offering coffee and tea in single-serve format for home or on the go leveraging LBP Manufacturing's UpShot Solution.