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PLANO, Texas Dr Pepper Snapple Group has earned high marks among American consumers in a newly released customer satisfaction index.

According to the Michigan-based American Customer Satisfaction Index, out of 100 points, Dr Pepper Snapple Group scored an 85 — the highest among rival soft-drink makers. Dr Pepper Snapple Group also is the smallest soft-drink maker, and is in a position it has held or shared for the past five years.

PepsiCo’s satisfaction also fell, down 2% to 84, and now ties the unchanged score of Coca-Cola.

CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble is showcasing products that meet consumers' everyday needs with its newest initiative.

With more consumers concerned over the cost of household products, P&G created the "Have You Tried This Yet?" campaign, which will reach consumers nationwide with handouts, product samples and even a P&G BrandSaver coupon booklet. Such P&G brands as Bounty and Olay will be featured in the campaign.

NEW YORK Confectioner Bazooka announced it is extending its Baby Bottle Pop line to include rattle-shaped lollipops.

Debuting in Berry Blast and strawberry flavors, Baby Bottle Pop Rattlerz rattle just like the infant toy and makes noise when shaken.

“The rattle-like, whimsical shape and sound of Rattlerz encourages consumers to let loose and have fun, which is what the Baby Bottle Pop brand is all about,” said John Budd, VP marketing at Bazooka.

Bazooka is a division of The Topps Co.

MINONG, Wis. Jack Link's Matador beef jerky is beefing up its marketing with its new Stick It campaign.

With momentum and awareness continuing to build for the brand, Matador's new campaign invites even more meat stick lovers to experience the bold and spicy flavor of Matador snack sticks for themselves, with the belief that once they try Matador they'll never go back.

Matador recently launched its newest beef jerky product, the flamin' hot stick, which now is available at stores nationwide.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. Odwalla is getting greener.

By March 2011, all of the brand’s single-serve bottles will tote PlantBottle packaging. The new Odwalla package, which will be 100% recyclable, will help to reduce dependence on nonrenewable resources, the company said.

MINNEAPOLIS Progresso is introducing a product that can give any dish effortless flavor.

The newest addition to the Progresso line of panko breadcrumbs now includes Lemon Pepper Panko, which adds crispiness and flavor to any meal without the fuss.

Progresso's line of panko breadcrumbs are available at grocery stores nationwide for $2.49 per 8-oz.package.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. Clear Lam Packaging has developed a new plastic derived from plants to be used as packaging for products from Stonyfield Farm.

Stonyfield Farm's yogurt multipacks now feature the new packaging, which uses 93% renewable resources, primarily plant-based Ingeo PLA (polylactic acid), Clear Lam Packaging said. The new packaging is being used for every Stonyfield Farm multipack yogurt cup, including YoBaby, YoToddler and YoKids, as well as BHealthy, B-Well, Probiotic and O’Soy.