Consumables

ANDOVER, Mass. — A new line of candy that touts vitamins and natural ingredients has made its debut.

Snap Infusion said its Supercandy line consists of five confections that offer a healthier alternative for consumers with a sweet tooth. The varieties, which include gum, tart, mel, gummy and bean, all contain real fruit juices, organic cane juice, B vitamins to boost energy, antioxidants to support the immune system and electrolytes to balance hydration, Snap Infusion said.

CARLISLE, Pa.—Numerous strategies for combatting the epidemic of childhood obesity have emerged lately, but one could argue that among the most effective are those that happen where people get their food.

NEW YORK — Organic food brand Happyfamily has announced the launch of two new products to help tots, teens and adults easily kick hunger pangs while on-the-go — Happysqueeze, an organic superfruit smoothie, and Happymorning, an organic supergrain breakfast smoothie.

The new snacks are made with Salba, a grain that boasts omega-3 fatty acids, delivers 6 g of protein and is high in fiber, calcium, iron, vitamins and antioxidants. The packaging is BPA-free.

TAUNTON, Mass. — Tribe Mediterranean Foods is launching four new flavors to its hummus line, the company said.

The new hummus flavors include Cilantro Chimichurri, which includes cilantro and spices and is inspired by South American cuisine; Olive Tapenade, with chopped Mediterranean olives and herbs; Savory Mushroom, described as "earthy and flavorful with a rich assortment of spices"; and Mediterranean Style, with olive oil and paprika.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Dannon Co. on Monday announced the launch of Dannon Oikos Greek yogurt, which will replace the brand's existing Greek yogurt brand. It will join the company's Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek yogurt.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble announced on Friday double-digit growth in fourth-quarter net sales and earnings.

Net sales for the quarter rose 10% to $20.9 billion. Organic sales, which exclude the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange, grew 5% for the quarter.

Net earnings totaled $2.5 billion, or 84 cents per diluted share, compared with $2.2 billion, or 71 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

CHICAGO — Despite gas prices being more than 30% higher than last year, cross-channel shopping is alive and well in the consumer packaged goods industry, according to a SymphonyIRI Group report released Thursday.

NEW YORK — Vita Coco has introduced its seventh flavor, which the company developed in collaboration with pop singer Rihanna.

Vita Coco tropical fruit is an all-natural blend of coconut water, pink guava, orange, red dragon fruit and pineapple, the company said. Vita Coco Tropical Fruit comes in a bright magenta Tetra Pak carton featuring Rihanna's signature to mark the collaboration. Rihanna also is the face of Vita Coco's advertising campaign, which was launched in June.