Consumables

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, on Wednesday introduced Perfect Portions, a multiserve instant oatmeal that contains no added sugar and comes in a convenient, resealable package.

Quaker Perfect Portions comes in two flavors, both with no sugar added: Cinnamon and Maple. Both flavors are heart-healthy options, with two grams of soluble fiber per 45 gram serving, and are a good source of fiber (per 45 gram serving).

NEW YORK — In an exclusive sit down with Adweek, Amy Spiridakis, director of marketing for Diet Pepsi, spoke about recent rebranding efforts from the beverage maker, a new limited-edition can design for Diet Pepsi and an exclusive partnership with Target coming up in May.

PLANO, Texas — PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division is launching two new snack chips flavored with tapatio, a spicy sauce made with a combination of red chili peppers, spices and a hint of garlic.

New Lay's Tapatio Limon flavored potato chips and Cheetos Tapatio flavored snacks join the existing line of tapatio flavored chips: Ruffles Tapatio Limon flavored potato chips and Doritos Tapatio flavored tortilla chips.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Pringles, a Kellogg's brand, announced today a new twist on the Pringles potato chips, new Pringles Stix.

Pringles Stix will be available in three varieties: Honey Butter, Pizza and Cheese.

Pringles Stix are available in an 8-count box of single-serve pouches or a 70-count resealable back of sticks. Each single serve pouch contains less than 100 calories.

They are available now on store shelves.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Same-store sales at Rite Aid decreased 2% in March, including a 3.8% increase in same-store sales on the front end and a 4.5% decrease in pharmacy sales due in part to new introductions of generic drugs, the retail pharmacy chain said Thursday.

The 4,621-store chain reported total sales for the month of $1.939 billion, a 2.5% decrease compared with $1.989 billion in March 2012, while same-store prescription count increased 0.3%.

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Triscuit announced this week a new line of crackers that adds brown rice to its traditional wheat cracker.

New Brown Rice Triscuit crackers are made with 100% whole grain brown rice and wheat, and pieces of sweet potato and red beans mixed in. Brown Rice Triscuit crackers contain 21 g of whole grain per 29 g serving. The new line of crackers does not contain high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, cholesterol or artificial flavors.

Brown Rice Triscuit crackers are available in five flavors:

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Hispanicize 2013, the annual Latino trends event, has announced that Procter & Gamble will be the official presenting sponsor for this year's event taking place in Miami Beach from April 9 to 13. This is P&G's first year as the presenting sponsor of the Hispanicize event.

LYNNFIELD, Mass. — Hood, a New England dairy brand, has entered the fast-growing Greek yogurt market with the introduction of four new Greek frozen yogurts, the company announced today.

Hood Greek Frozen Yogurt combines lowfat frozen yogurt with ingredients such as raspberry swirls, granola crunch and chocolate chips, and are hitting store shelves just in time for the warm weather months.