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DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark has elected Tony Palmer, SVP and chief marketing officer, to the role of president of global brands and innovation.

In his expanded role, Palmer will leverage the company's scale to build brands and drive growth for its businesses around the world. He will partner with K-C's regional business leaders to achieve their business objectives.

WASHINGTON — The maker of a breathable caffeine product has received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Tuesday announced the availability of an exclusive new offering for customers that check in at any Walgreens store nationwide through Foursquare.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate is getting ready for the holiday season by unveiling its new offerings for winter 2012.

The new treats include:

AIRPORT CITY, Israel — SodaStream has launched a new line of flavors sweetened with an all-natural plant-based sweetener.

SodaStream said its stevia-laden flavors initially will launch in Europe, with U.S. sales expected to begin this summer. The initial flavors, with less than five calories per serving, include pink grapefruit, peach-pear, orange, lemon-lime, cranberry-apple and others.

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Kashi has launched new Soft n' Chewy granola bars in a banana chocolate chip flavor.

The new bar combines Kashi's signature blend of 7 Whole Grains with soft-baked banana bread and dark chocolate chips and provides one-half serving of fruit and one-half serving of vegetables, Kashi said.

Kashi banana chocolate chip Soft n' Chewy granola bars now are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $3.89.

LOS ANGELES — As part of its international expansion efforts, Marley Coffee has added Canterbury Coffee's former director of business development to its team.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Cheez-It is tapping consumers to vote for their favorite Cheez-It cracker flavor.