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HOUSTON — The maker of relaxation beverage Drank has tapped NPG PR to handle public relations for the product.

With this new agreement, Innovative Beverage Group Holdings said NPG PR, a full-service public relations boutique based in Nashville, will handle all media relations, social media, event planning and branding for Drank.

TOPEKA, Kan. — Mars Chocolate launched the first phase of its construction of a 350,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility located here on Tuesday.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. — Pinnacle Foods has added a new frozen breakfast option to the Aunt Jemima brand.

New Aunt Jemima oatmeal pancakes are made with rolled oats, oat bran and oat flour mixed right into the batter and tout 4g of fiber per serving, Pinnacle Foods said.

The Aunt Jemima frozen breakfast line includes such products as frozen waffles, French toast and more.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — Odwalla has introduced a new smoothie to its protein beverages line.

New Super Protein Mango smoothie contains 20 g of soy protein, provides 50% of the daily value of calcium and 150% of the daily value of vitamins B12 and B6, Odwalla said. Each smoothie is packaged in a 12-oz. PlantBottle. The company rolled out its PlantBottle packaging in April.

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Goya is celebrating its 75th anniversary by sponsoring a six-city concert series and will donate 75,000 lbs. of food to local charities.

The charities will be selected by the concert performers, including Marc Anthony, Ana Gabriel and Marco Antonio Solis, Goya said. The donation is part of the Goya Gives campaign, a series of initiatives developed to celebrate Goya's anniversary in partnership with United Way.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Yogurt company Dannon has expanded its senior management team with three executive appointments.

PLANO, Texas — A new Snapple flavor is making its way to participating retailers nationwide next month.

Snapple said that its latest limited-edition flavor, Tea Will Be Loved, was developed in partnership with Grammy award-winning pop-rock band Maroon 5 to benefit hunger relief organization Feeding America.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Ronzoni has developed an easy-to-prepare pasta line.

New Ronzoni Pasta Portions come in single-serving, boil-in-bag pouches that cook in three minutes. Available in three varieties, including curly elbow, penne and rotini, each box comes with three 3-oz. pouches of dry pasta, making 1.25 cups of perfectly cooked pasta per bag.

Ronzoni Pasta Portions are available in Northeast supermarkets and Walmart stores nationwide, and carry a suggested retail price range $1.32 to $1.65.