General Merchandise

LOS ANGELES — All American Pet Co. has introduced a new line of 27% meat-first protein/energy bars just for dogs.

Nutra Bars, which come in a 4-oz. variety, offer the kilo-calories of a cup of super-premium dry dog food, providing the nutritive value of a complete meal, All American Pet Co. said.

"The convenience and nutritive value of food bars has become a part of our daily lives. Extending the convenience and nutritional value of human food bars to dogs is simply an extension of humanizing our pets," AAPT CEO Barry Schwartz said.

BETHEL, Conn. — Duracell is launching new Duralock with Power Preserve technology batteries this summer.

NEW YORK — A new line of cleaning products named after a Discovery Channel show has hit the market.

Named after "Dirty Jobs," My Dirty Jobs cleaning products include items designed for laundry, kitchen, carpet and bathroom use. Each product features a heavy-duty, oxygen powered stain remover called Dirty Jobs Complete, which is produced with an original formula featuring an increased concentration of oxygen-powered enzymes, making it one of the most advanced stain removers on the market, the company said.

NEW YORK — Move Collective has expanded its line of Bobble reusable water bottles.

Bobble 24/7, which includes the same built-in replaceable carbon filter found in all current Bobble bottles (13-oz., 18.5-oz. and 34-oz. sizes), is a sporty solution to keep a body hydrated and filters as you drink, the company said. The Bobble 24/7 also features a tethered cap with integrated carrying handle and is recyclable and free of BPA, phthalates and PVC.

DETROIT — Avanti Press recently launched 28 new greeting card designs at the 2012 National Stationery Show in New York.

Combining its Avanti photographic humor brand with its illustrated companion, A*Press, the new cards "satisfy a wide spectrum of sending needs," Avanti's VP business development Marc Trobman said. Avanti Press has rolled out 18 fun-flavored cards celebrating the "grills, thrills and spills of summer," while nine new cards debuted under the A*Press brand for the birthday, anniversary and support categories.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Jelly Belly is set to launch a new line of candy dishes.

Jelly Belly pie candy dishes are made of ceramic and have a classic lattice-patterned crust lid with a Jelly Belly jelly bean "fruit-filling"” peeking out from under it. Each Jelly Belly pie candy dish comes with a 2-oz. starter bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans in the dish's corresponding flavor. The dish itself can hold up to 4 oz. of Jelly Belly beans, so it can be refilled with favorite flavors.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Reynolds Consumer Products has expanded its Hefty brand to include new Hefty slider bags.

Available in storage, freezer, jumbo and sandwich varieties, the new bags feature a reengineered seal with the patented MaxLock track design to keep the bag secure, whether it's shaken, dropped or stacked.

CINCINNATI — Pampers has recognized the revolving role fathers play in their children's lives by expanding the brand's incentive program.