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An All American Pet Cereal
All American Pet Brands
Grrr-nola Natural Dog Food is a vitamin-fortified product that provides taurine for heart health and l-carnitine to help convert fat to energy. Unlike most dry dog food, chicken is the foundation of Grrr-nola, which is made in the U.S. and 100% safe and 100% wheat gluten free. “Consumers want to treat their pets like they treat themselves,” says Joel Margulies, vice president of marketing for the Beverly Hills, Calif.-based company. “As dogs age, their weight can put stress on their hearts. Grrr-nola can help the pet owner manage the dogs weight and help keep the pet healthy.”
Crispy Bananas
Crispy Green
CRISPY GREEN introduces, Crispy Bananas, 100% freeze-dried banana slices, the newest addition to its all-natural line of Crispy Fruit snack offerings. Crispy Bananas are kosher-certified, dairy and gluten-free and contain no added preservatives, colors, flavors, fat or cholesterol. They are available in a single-serving size or "Grab and Go" six packs. Each serving size of Crispy Bananas contains approximately one large sliced banana, two grams of dietary fiber and 13 carbohydrates.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE MIXES
SIMPLY ORGANIC
SIMPLY ORGANIC IS ADDING FOUR ORGANIC SPAGHETTI SAUCE MIXES. The mixes combine regional Italian flavor and have a preparation time of less than five-minutes. Company officials say the mixes are free of hydrolyzed vegetable protein, modified food starch, hydrogenated oils and genetically engineered ingredients, creating a kosher and vegan product, while displaying the USDA organic logo. Varieties include garden vegetable, Italian herb, tomato basil and roasted garlic mixes. The SRP per packet is $1.49 for a serving size of four.
Freshbakes muffins
Bake'N Joy
BAKE’N JOY HAS ADDED PEACH TO ITS LINE OF FRESHBAKES ready-to-bake 6.25-ounce pre-deposited muffin batters. The batter bakes up to a moist, flavorful muffin with bits of real peach, natural peach flavor and a pleasant golden yellow color. FreshBakes ready-to-bake muffins are premeasured batter units deposited into paper-lined carrier trays that are flash frozen to ensure freshness. They are available in case packs of 75, consisting of five trays of 15.
Yogurt
Breyers
Breyers Fruit-on-the- Bottom yogurt has been reformulated with a healthy portion of extra fruit on the inside and a striking new package design on the outside. The formulation change came as a result of consumer requests for more fruit. “As a brand that always listens to what consumers have to say, we didn’t hesitate when it came to adding even more fruit to our all-natural Fruit-on-the-Bottom line,” says Chuck Marcy, president of Breyers Yogurt Co.
Activia Dairy drinks and Actvity Fiber
Dannon
ACTIVIA DAIRY DRINKS AND ACTIVIA FIBER have been added to The Dannon Co.’s Activia line. Officials for the company say the products help slow intestinal transit while helping to maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. The offerings contain bifidus regularis, a proprietary probiotic culture. Activia Fiber contains 3 grams of fiber in every 4-ounce serving and is available in a four-pack collection with an SRP of $2.79. Varieties include strawberry, vanilla and peach and all flavors incorporate cereal. Activia Drinks are sold in a four-pack assortment and contain peach, strawberry, mixed berry and vanilla varieties.
Fresh sandwiches
Stefano Foods
Stefano Foods introduces four sandwiches, a 7-ounce Chicken Caesar and Italian Stuffed (ham, provolone, pepperoni, salami) Grilled Sandwiches and 7.5-ounce Stromboli in Pepperoni & Cheese and Sausage, Pepperoni & Cheese varieties, the sandwiches are made with proprietary herbed-topped bread that is baked in house and have a 14-day shelf life, substantially above the one- to two-day shelf life of most fresh-made sandwiches. The line is wrapped in Stefano’s unique paper/Mylar film wrapping. This material enables easy consumer preparation in the microwave or conventional oven.
Hot cereal
B&G FOODS
B&G Foods has launched Cream of Wheat healthy grain instant hot cereal. Cream of Wheat Healthy Grain is available in Original and Maple Brown Sugar varieties and is made from 100% whole grain with more than 40 grams per serving. According to company officials, it is an excellent source of fiber, calcium, vitamin D, iron, folic acid and protein. The low-fat cereal has no sugar or cholesterol.The suggested retail price of an 8-pack 12-7- ounce box is $3.99.
BluCrans
Decas Botanical Synergies
Decas Botanical Synergies is introducing BluCrans, a product that combines the nutritional power of blueberries and cranberries to create a unique, wholesome snack. The item is suggested to be enjoyed straight out of the bag or mixed in cereal, trail mixes or salads. According to company officials, one-quarter cup serving of BluCrans delivers the antioxidant power of one eight-ounce glass of cranberry juice cocktail and a “healthy helping” of fresh blueberries. BluCrans, which joins the company’s other Fruitaceutical products, has an SRP of $4.99 per 4-ounce pouch.
El Monterey Tornados
Ruiz Foods
El Monterey Tornados, are now available for grocery retail. Tornados, flour tortillas rolled in a seasoned batter and stuffed with meats and cheese, are available in six flavors: Ranchero Beef & Cheese, Grilled Chicken & Cheese, Chicken Club, Southwest Chicken, Cheesy Pepper Jack and Cheesy Pepperoni. Tornados were first introduced to the convenience store channel five years ago. “For some time now, our Hot-to-Go consumer has been encouraging us to make it possible for them to purchase Tornados at their local grocery store,” says Bryce Ruiz, president and co-CEO of Ruiz Foods.
Sea Cuisine
High Liner Foods USA
High Liner Foods USA introduced the High Liner Sea Cuisine brand, a portfolio of 12 frozen seafood products featuring shrimp, salmon, tilapia and cod. Three of the products in the new High Liner Sea Cuisine line are quick-steamed, glazed frozen fillets that are microwaveable: Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Lemon Dill Salmon and Teriyaki Salmon. Nine products comprise the “premium encrusted” lineup: Summer Herb Crested Cod, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Lemon Dijon Crusted Tilapia, Tortilla Crusted Tilapia, Potato Crusted Cod, Mediterranean Crusted Salmon, Tuscan Parmesan Crusted Shrimp and Coconut Crusted Shrimp.
Florida Grown Potatoes
Six L’s Packing Co.
Six L’s Packing is getting into the potato business with a line of Florida-grown potatoes that are available in Eastern region markets from February through May. The potatoes are available in four SKUs: 5-pound bags of red, yellow and white potatoes, along with a 10-pound bag of red. Potatoes are also available in 50-pound cartons or bags and 2,000-pound totes. Six L’s also offers a complete line of tomatoes and seasonal vegetables, including squash, cucumbers and peppers.
Veggie Patties
MorningStar Farms
www.seeveggiesdifferently.com.
MorningStar Farms introduced three new vegetable-based meat substitute products—Hickory BBQ Riblets, Italian Sausage and Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties. Hickory BBQ Riblets feature veggie riblets with a slow-cooked, hickory-smoked flavor. Italian Sausage is a dinner sausage that can be prepared on the grill. Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties pick up on the growing popularity of maple. “It provides an exciting new flavor in the breakfast segment which is the #2 point of entry for the category and the brand,” says Jessica Wickliffe, spokesperson for MorningStar Farms.
Frozen Smoothies
Old Orchard Brands
Old Orchard Brands has teamed up with Chiquita Brands International to develop Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies, a frozen fruit smoothie concentrate. Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies are packaged in recyclable 12-ounce plastic cans. When blended with ice and water, each can of smoothie concentrate will make three, 8-ounce servings. The smoothies are available in four flavors: Strawberry Banana, Banana Colada, Peach Mango and Mixed Berry. Suggested retail price is $2.69.
Nature’s Path Organic Foods
FlaxPlus Vanilla Almond Granola
FlaxPlus Vanilla Almond Granola is joining the family of products by Nature’s Path Organic Foods, a Richmond, British Columbia, Canada-based producer of breakfast foods and snacks. As one of the top one organic cereal manufacturers in North America, Nature’s Path has packaged its new product with granola, essential ingredients and whole grains. Created as nutritional granola, FlaxPlus Vanilla Almond Granola is a vegan product that contains no trans fat and is low in sodium. The product combination is fortified with organic ingredients; including almonds, flaxseeds with genuine organic vanilla extract and Omega-3.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Hand Wash
Hain Celestial
Hain Celestial is expanding its Alba Hawaiian personal care collection with the launch of Alba Botanica Hawaiian Hand Wash. Available in passion fruit, pineapple and goji berry varieties, the new products contain 100% natural fragrance derived from essential oils. The offerings also reportedly contain 100% vegetarian ingredients and are free of parabens, sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates and are not tested on animals. With an SRP of $8.95, the hand washes will be featured alongside the Alba Hawaiian collection of skin care, lip care and sun care products.
Heart-Healthy Snacks
Corazonas Foods
Corazonas Foods is extending its lineup to include three heart-healthy snacks: whole grain tortilla chips, tortilla chips and potato chips. Formulated with all-natural ingredients, all three products are low in saturated fat, contain no trans fat and combine a nutritional blend of natural plant sterols, clinically proven to help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by up to 15%. Whole grain tortilla chips are fortified with 18 grams of whole grains, three grams of fiber and are gluten-free. The potato chip line consists of slightly salted, Mediterranean garlic & herb, Italiano four cheeses, Pacific rim BBQ and spicy Rio habanero.
Solo Squared
Solo Cup Co.
Solo Cup Co. is launching Solo Squared, the first square-bottom, disposable plastic cup. The cups feature four ergonomic grips to provide a more secure hold, which means less stress and less mess whether dining indoors or out, Solo says. Solo Squared will be available in a seasonal color rotation, providing consumers with color choices such as blue, red and grass green to align with entertaining events throughout the year. It is available in an 18-ounce size in 20-, 30- and 50-count packages, 9-ounce cups available in packs of 50, and 9-ounce Combo Packs available in packages of 15.
Spinny Chips
King City
King City has introduced Spinny Chips—the first spinach infused corn chips. Made with organic spinach grown on Metz Fresh’s own farms, Spinny Chips are fully organic and contain 25% spinach, making them a healthier option than traditional corn chips, the company says. Spinny Chips are available in 6-ounce bags that have a suggested retail of $2.79 to $2.99, and 1.5-ounce single-serving bags that retail between $1.25 to $1.35.
Household gloves
Clean Ones
Clean Ones has released a new package redesign for its household glove line. The new design utilizes updated images and fresh graphics to display each glove in use. Many traits of the packaging remain the same with prominent product descriptions, differentiating colors, easy-to-read features and benefits emphasizing consistency across the line. The new look fits with household cleaning sets and can also be cross-merchandised in additional categories.
Tiny Lite sparkwheel lighter
Scripto
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Scripto is introducing a Tiny Lite sparkwheel lighter multi-pack promotion for 2009. Consumers will receive a free Tiny Lite lighter with the purchase of a Tiny Lite 5-pack. The newest mini lighters are compact in size to fit in pockets and handbags and come in an assortment of attractive colors. Scripto Tiny Lite lighters are available in an assortment of red, green, blue, purple and black, and have a suggested retail price of $1.70 per pack. All Scripto lighters feature a patented child-resistant mechanism that exceeds Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements, yet it is easy for adults to operate.
flea and tick shampoos
Central Life Sciences
In response to the current economic climate, Central Life Sciences has “supersized” two of its popular flea and tick shampoos from the Zodiac brand. The Oatmeal Conditioning Shampoo and Flea & Tick Conditioning Shampoo for Puppies are now both available in a value-sized 18-ounce bottle. The Oatmeal Conditioning Shampoo contains aloe, lanolin, oatmeal and coconut extract and is designed to leave pets coats soft, shiny and manageable while killing fleas, ticks and lice on contact. The Flea & Tick Conditioning Shampoo for Puppies is designed to kills fleas and ticks on contact and keeps killing flea eggs for 28 days.
Boil-In-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice
Uncle Ben’s
In a move designed to help provide consumers with a convenient way to get their daily recommended serving of whole grains without sacrificing taste and convenience, the Uncle Ben’s division of Mars Foods US. has introduced Boil-In-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice. This is their first to be made with whole grains, and requires just 10 minutes to prepare. Uncle Ben’s Boil-In-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice is packaged in a 4-ounce box with a suggested retail of $2.49. The packaging displays the Whole Grains Council 100% Whole Grain stamp as well as a Heart Healthy logo.
Racecar Brownies
Little Debbie
Just in time for NASACR season, McKee Foods has introduced Little Debbie Racecar Brownies. Topped with red icing and cut into the shape of a racecar, the brownies feature windows and wheels stamped into the icing to create a two-dimensional look. “These tasty brownies are embossed with the #47 representing the Little Debbie Racecar driven by the up-and-coming driver Marcos Ambrose in the Sprint Cup Series,” says Tara Wiese, Little Debbie seasonal product manager. Each box features eight individually wrapped brownies and retails for $1.79. The brownies will be available throughout the racing season from February through November.
Body care line
Noah’s Naturals
The Acai berry, known as an antioxidant-packed superfood, is now being put to use in a new body care line from Noah’s Naturals. A body wash, body cream and body polish comprise the new offerings, each of which harnesses the essential fatty acids and the amino acids found in the acai berry to reportedly help renew the skin. Each product in the Noah’s Naturals line contains naturally derived plant ingredients, essential oils, and proteins, and is free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, propylene glycol, petrolatums, artificial colors, artificial fragrances and animal ingredients.
Boost Kid Essentials Drink
Nestle Healthcare Nutrition
Nestle Healthcare Nutrition announces its Boost Kid Essentials Drink, a product that reportedly delivers 25 essential vitamins and minerals, seven grams of protein and antioxidants. The offering features a specially designed straw that delivers a dose of probiotics, live, active cultures that have been shown to aid in healthy digestive and immune function. Lactose- and gluten-free, Nestlé Boost Kid Essentials Drink is free of high fructose corn syrup. The beverage is featured in single serve bottles with a spillresistant cap and is available in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavors. Suggested retail price is $11.89 for a six-pack.
Deli Cuts
Carl Buddig & Company
CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY has secured the American Heart Association heart-check mark and logo to display on all of its Carl Buddig Deli Cuts packaging. Deli Cuts items bearing the heart-check mark include: Oven-Roasted Turkey, Honey-Roasted Turkey, Smoked Turkey, Brown Sugar Ham, Smoked Ham, Honey Ham and Rotisserie Chicken. All of the meats are packaged in new 12-ounce press-to-close resealable containers, with each package providing consumers with six single two-ounce portions for convenient portion control.
Breakfast sausage
Smithfield Foods
Celebrity chef Paula Dean has teamed with Smithfield Foods to introduce a line of premium quality breakfast sausage. Available in links, patties and mild and hot rolls, Smithfield sausage is being merchandised in the refrigerated case and retails for between $3.50 and $4.00 per 16-ounce unit. “We’re proud to bring another Smithfield product by Paula Deen into the marketplace,” says Eric Esch, senior director of marketing at Smithfield. “We had tremendous success with our Paula Deen Spiral Sliced Ham with Crunchy Honey Glaze and we expect our new breakfast sausage to be well-received by consumers.”
Non-fat Yogurts
Old Home Foods
Old Home Foods has added five pomegranate derived flavors to its line of 100-calorie nonfat yogurts. The varieties are pomegranate blueberry, pomegranate strawberry, pomegranate vanilla, pomegranate pear and pomegranate yumberry. In addition to the antioxidant and immune boosting benefits produced by the inclusion of pomegranate, Pom100 yogurts also provides a good source of calcium while containing no high fructose corn syrup or aspartame. Suggested retail price is 59-cents per container.
Fling
Mars Snackfood US
California Women are having a Fling in the candy aisle, thanks to the latest offering from Mars Snackfood US. A chocolate finger candy, Fling is available exclusively in California, and in milk chocolate, dark chocolate and hazelnut varieties. Each Fling finger contains a delicate truffle sitting on a crisp layer of meringue enrobed in chocolate and has less than 85 calories. Fling is available in a single twin-pack that retails for 79-cents and multi-pack cartons of 10 individually wrapped fingers that has a suggested retail of $3.39.
Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
Nutri-Vet
Nutri-Vet is introducing Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Plus Glucosamine, a specifically formulated product with a unique blend of essential fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM. This mix of potent ingredients is designed to provide high levels of ingredients that help promote the health of the skin, coat and immune system along with joint flexibility. Pure wild Alaskan salmon oil is stabilized with natural antioxidants and guaranteed to provide freshness, purity and taste. The product is available in two sizes—eight ounces for dogs priced at $16.99 and four ounces for cats, priced at $9.99.
Ecover cleaners
Ecover
Ecover is offering a number of products, including Ecover Dishwashing Liquid and the Ecover Bathroom Cleaner, each with a suggested retail price of $5.50. The company is introducing the Ecover Hand Soap, available in a 250-ml package for $6.50. Ecover Boat Wash & Wax ($7 SRP) and Ecover Heavy Duty Boat Wash ($8.50 SRP) are phosphate free and made from plant- and mineralbased ingredients such coconut surfactants, carnauba wax and citric acid, to naturally remove dirt, oil and grease. Other product introductions include the Ecover Car Wash & Wax ($5 SRP) and Ecover Car Glass & Interior Cleaner ($6 SRP).
E-cloth
TADgreen, Inc
A new chemical-free cleaning system that has proven successful in Europe makes its U.S. debut in time for spring cleaning and Earth Day. According to company officials, the E-cloth is a cleaning method that has been developed using a specially engineered and fabricated fiber that produces uncommon cleaning results faster and easier than conventional cleaning methods. The E-cloth is distributed in the U.S. by TADgreen, Inc. and is offered in product-specific cleaning solutions such as the Kitchen Pack, which contains two specialty cloths intended to clean an entire kitchen of bacteria, streaks, fingerprints, discoloration and mold.
Mezzanine-style material handling system
Wildeck Inc
Wildeck Inc. collaborated with crane manufacturer Gorbel, to develop a mezzanine-style material handling system that can be customized for various store and warehouse operations. According to officials for both companies, the MezzCrane system combines all the strength and utility of a custom-designed Wildeck mezzanine with the agility and flexibility of a three-axis enclosed track bridge crane from Gorbel. The MezzCrane system also enables localized staging and storage of goods above or below the mezzanine.
Revolution
Tidel Engineering L.P.
Tidel Engineering L.P., announced the Revolution, a solution for managing high volumes of both coins and notes in the cash room. “This is truly a unique solution to automate the cash room for large retailers who have extensive sets of equipment, headcount to run the equipment and are inputting numbers into a database manually,” says Mark Levenick, president and CEO. The system includes a coin recycler, note recycler and software that integrates all cash handling functions and provides a complete set of reporting. The total solution is network ready which makes it easy to interface to existing applications.
Nivea Body Wash
Beiersdorf
The Nivea Body Wash collection is a line of unique body washes with innovative skin pampering benefits. The line includes seven cream-oils and body washes which feature a skin sensation technology. Nivea Body Wash is designed to nourish the skin with moisture and rinses cleanly, without leaving a greasy feeling behind. Beiersdorf is also releasing My Silhouette! Redefining Gel-Cream and Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs.
Chocolate Mousse Peeps
Just Born
Just Born is adding to its iconic PEEP’s line with the introduction of its chocolate mousse flavored marshmallow bunnies in a take-home package. Along with the mousse flavored bunnies, the Bethlehem, Pa.-based company now offers orange chicks and green bunnies in take-home packages. Other spring/Easter items include: chicks and bunnies in assorted colors and packages, sugar-free yellow chicks available in a count good package and orange crème flavored eggs and yellow tulips available in take-home packages. PEEPS also offers an Easter Basket Cake adorned with PEEPS nestled in festive edible grass atop a basket styled cake.
Special K Crackers
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s introduces Special K Crackers. Targeted to women, they are being billed as the ideal snack to satisfy the hunger that springs up between lunch and dinner, while helping maintain weight management goals. A serving of 17 crackers contains just 90 calories, along with 8 grams of whole grains. Special K Crackers are available in Italian Tomato & Herb and Multi-Grain varieties. Both flavors pack a satisfying crunch, which is what Kellogg research shows 28% of women said they crave most in an afternoon snack. Both flavors come in 8-ounce pantry packs and 90-calorie packs featuring six pouches per pack.
Extra Ginger Brew and Virgil’s Root Beer
Reed's
Los Angeles-based Reed’s has introduced 12-packs of its 12-ounce longneck bottles of Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew and Virgil’s Root Beer. Sporting high-impact graphics, the 12-pack is available nationwide in mainstream supermarkets, natural food, gourmet and specialty, club and convenience stores. “The unique packaging of each brand helps display the image and perception of the brand,” says Christopher Reed, founder and CEO. “Consistent with our microbrewer philosophy and practices, we incorporated high-impact graphics into our 12-pack packaging, which we believe will expand our club store presence by serving as displays that function like billboards in our supermarket accounts.”
Garlic Knots
Hot Mama
Hot Mama, maker of frozen, gourmet Italian cheese breads introduces garlic knots with cheese to its family of products. The garlic knots are made using Hot Mama’s bread recipe and come in two flavors, Original with mozzarella and cheese and Garlic with cheddar cheese. Both are available in a 7.5-ounce package. Preparation via microwave takes about 25 seconds or two minutes via conventional oven. “We are excited about the launch,” says Michael Barone, president. “Not only will it give consumers a new twist on their Hot Mama Bread favorites, they provide versatility and the convenience, affordability and taste they desire.”
Mario Batali Sauces
Gia Brands
Inspired by Chef Mario Batali’s respect for traditional Italian recipes and belief that good food not be inconvenient, comes a new line of pasta sauces from Mario Batali. The line features four varieties; all crafted from fresh herbs, spices and imported San Marzano tomatoes with no added paste, purees or sugars. The Arrabiata is loaded with crushed red pepper while the Alla Vodka features fresh cream and imported Parmigiano-Reggiano from Italy. Slivers of fresh garlic can be found in the Marinara and basil leaves are scattered throughout the Pomodoro e Basilico.
MolliCoolz Shakers
MolliCoolz
MolliCoolz Shakers come in single serving containers filled with free-flowing ice cream beads. Consumers simply add milk or another beverage, replace the container’s cover and “shake like you mean it” for 30 seconds, according to instructions on the packaging. MolliCoolz Shakers are ideal for serving at parties, family gatherings or anytime a consumer wants to enjoy a premium ice cream treat at home. MolliCoolz are available in cookies and cream, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors, with a suggested retail price of $1.79 and will be supported with various promotions in 2009.
M&M's Ear Buds
Maxell
Maxell is introducing the M&M’s stereo ear buds. The product is offered in red, pink, blue, orange and white and with two sizes of silicone ear tips. Each product has a suggested retail price of $9.99. The ear buds are packaged in the standard yellow perforated M&M’s pack, making them look very similar to a pack of M&M’s chocolate candies.
Maxwell House Classic Select Roast
Kraft Foodservice
Kraft Foodservice has introduced Classic Select Roast by The Maxwell House Coffee Co., a shelf stable liquid coffee concentrate rich in flavor and aroma. Created for the foodservice industry and available in both caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties, the select blend of 100% coffee beans is ideal in applications in which convenience and quality are essential. Classic Select Roast is available in a 2/2 liter bag-in-a-box (8.45-pound) package. Each case makes 692 8-ounce cups and boasts a 12-month unrefrigerated shelf life, ideal for retailers facing freezer and refrigeration constraints in their deli areas.
ICS 8900
Hydro Systems
Hydro Systems Co. launched the ICS 8900, the latest in its line of mobile integrated cleaning systems and the best-in-class solution for touch-free restroom cleaning. The ICS 8900 is an affordable, battery-powered, self-contained portable-cleaning system that uses correctly dosed cleaning chemicals that are applied by spray nozzle using low-flow/low-pressure technology. The ICS 8900’s unique low flow design uses only half-a-gallon of cleaning solution per minute, eliminating the need for wet/dry-vac recovery and the handling of contaminated water, while at the same time reducing the slip-and-fall risk.
Sea Salt & Vinegar Baked Potato Chips
Kettle Foods
Salem, Ore.-based Kettle Foods has added Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips to its product lineup. A splash of bold and tangy vinegar with a sprinkle of sea salt enables these chips to deliver a boatload of all-natural flavor with 65% less fat than regular potato chips and only 120 calories per serving. Packed in 4-ounce bags that retail for around $3.79, Sea Salt & Vinegar joins Aged White Cheddar, Hickory Honey Barbeque and Lightly Salted baked flavors, which were formerly packaged as Kettle Brand Bakes.
Red Tea Pomegranate
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has added Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit to its line of Nestea ready-to-drink iced teas. The flavor is rolling out nationwide in February. Nestea Red Tea contains no artificial colors and all-natural fruit flavors for immediate revitalizing refreshment. Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit is packaged in 20-ounce straight-wall PET bottles and 12-packs of 16.9-ounce PET bottles. Its introduction is being supported in 2009 with a fully integrated marketing program including national print advertising, digital media, point-of-purchase displays, public relations and consumer sampling programs.
Hummus To Go
Mediterranean Delights
Mediterranean Delights has put a convenient twist on its original hummus variety with a new Hummus To Go offering. Available in a 2.7-ounce package with a stock film lid, the product features hummus made with freshly cooked chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt and select spices and is paired with pita crisps. “We created our Hummus To Go product line to give people a creative and healthy snack packed with flavor and nutritional value—the kind of authentic ethnic food that nourishes and satisfies while maintaining an environmental conscious,” says Joan Day, president of the company.
Dental Health Soft Chews for Dogs
Nutri-Vet
Nutri-Vet is introducing Dental Health Soft Chews for Dogs, which officials at the Boise, Idaho-based company say contains a veterinary-formulated blend of unique antioxidants for gum support and periodontal protection. They say that Coenzyme Q10 and quercetin protect sensitive gum tissue from the effects of free radicals and Vitamin C and zinc help reinforce tooth enamel and decrease certain types of oral bacteria. These chews make an “after-meal” treat and healthy “breath-friendly” snack. They are available in 6-ounce resealable bags and have a suggested retail price of $10.99.
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Modern Farms
Kennett Square, Pa.-based Modern Farms has added Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms to its stuffed mushroom line. Marketed under the Modern Farms brand name, they are available in retail packs featuring a four-count/8-ounce tray, as well as a 10-count/20-ounce foodservice version. Both have a size specification of 2.5- to 3-inch diameter and have a 10-day shelf life under optimal conditions. Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms join the existing feta cheese and Southwestern cheese flavors. Modern Farms has also expanded its exotic line to include 8-ounce packages of shiitake and oyster mushrooms.
Lower Sodium Line
Sara Lee
Sara Lee Deli is introducing Sara Lee Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey, Oven Roasted Chicken and Honey Ham to its sliced-to-order roster. The line features premium, whole muscle meat with no fillers, contains zero grams trans fat or saturated fat. Depending on the variety, the amount of sodium per serving ranges from 36% to 42% less than the USDA data for those items. Packaging features a blue band with “lower sodium” written on it to differentiate, as well as a large circle in the middle of the graphics with a “lower sodium” call out.
Evolution Elite
Henny Penny
The Henny Penny Corp. introduced the Evolution Elite line of reduced oil capacity fryers. The fryer cooks equivalent product loads in 40% less oil than the standard 50 lb. fryers, makes filtering simple and significantly extends useful oil life, for considerable savings to operators. The company has long emphasized frequent filtering in its oil savings programs for customers. With the Evolution Elite, Henny Penny has developed a fryer that intelligently integrates the oil filtering process into the daily operations.
8th Continent Complete
Stremicks Heritage Foods
Stremicks Heritage Foods, a manufacturer, seller and distributor of value-added, specialty beverage products, has launched 8th Continent Complete, a soymilk fortified with calcium, fiber and Omega-3. According to a company-sponsored survey calcium, fiber and Omega-3 are top three nutrients that consumers are trying to incorporate into their diets.
California Cuties
Cuties, a domestic variety of Clementine mandarin oranges, are available. Cuties are packaged in 5-pound boxes and 3-pound bags. Pricing is on parity with imported Clementines. “The 5-pound box is the standard, but the up-and-coming size is the 3-pound bag,” says Dominic Engels, vice president of marketing, at Paramount Citrus.
Frozen Beef Patties
Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender Meats
Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender Meats introduces a starting lineup of frozen beef patties to the supermarket freezer case. Ready-to-Cook Chuck Patty are one-third pound ready-to-cook burgers packaged in a re-sealable bag of six. They have also introduced Fully-Cooked Mini Beef Chuck Sliders, 12 mini beef patties in a 2-ounce portion.
Treasure Puffs
The Bachman Company
The Bachman Company has introduced Treasure Puffs into their line of multigrain snacks. Individually puffed from the finest corn and rice, Treasure Puffs are slow baked to create a delicious crunch and are coated with a savory blend of aged white cheddar cheese.
One Stop Platter Shop
Mann Packing Company
Mann Packing Company, launches the “One Stop Platter Shop,” a turn-key program designed to grow sales and create incremental peak holiday sales with vegetable and “vegetable centric” party trays in the produce department. The program features large and small platters divided into several categories.
Baby Orajel Cooling Cucumber Teething Gel
Church & Dwight
Church & Dwight introduces BabyOrajel Cooling Cucumber Teething Gel topical anesthetic. The product provides enhanced relief in two ways: the cucumber extract helps cool and soothe painful irritated gums; and the melon-flavored gel is formulated to have high viscosity even after being placed in the refrigerator.
EQ Thirst Equalizer
Hurricane Juice Co.
Hurricane Juice Co., launches EQ Thirst Equalizer all-natural sports drink. Made from young coconut water and fruit essences, the product provides a balance of electrolytes, minerals and carbohydrates needed for rehydration. Available in mango pineapple, lemon lime and tangelo, suggested retail price for a 16-ounce plastic sports bottle is $2.49.
Beemster Minis
Beemster Premium Gourmet Dutch Cheese
Beemster Premium Gourmet Dutch Cheese, makes its first foray into exact-weight cheeses with Beemster Minis. Packed eight .53-ounce bars to a 4.24-ounce bag, the Minis are designed to be merchandised around whole wheels of Beemster in the specialty cheese case. The bags have a suggested retail of $5.99 to $6.99.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Hot Cocoa Mix
Lehi Roller Mills
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Hot Cocoa Mix is available in Milk Chocolate and Chocolate Mint flavors. It is packaged in boxes of eight 1.25-ounce single-serve packets, with a suggested retail of $4.99.
Cool Soup
Go Appetít Foods
Cool Soup is shelf-stable single-serve soups. They are available in two varieties, Rich Vegetable Gazpacho containing cucumber, tomato paste, green bell pepper, onion, olive oil, vinegar, sea salt and garlic and Creamy Mango Spice containing mango, peaches, coconut cream, sweet potato, apple juice concentrate, mint and chili pepper.
August 30-September 2, 2009: GMA Executive Conference
Colorado Springs, CO
Website: www.gmabrands.org
