AriZona Beverages introduces Soda Shaq

AriZona Beverages introduces Soda Shaq

AriZona Beverages has teamed up with Shaquille O’Neal to launch an all-natural cream soda line. Soda Shaq, named for the basketball legend known for his personality, has hit the market in AriZona’s signature single-serve 23.5oz. can from Rexam. Soda Shaq contains real vanilla from Madagascar, is sweetened with pure cane sugar and has just 90 calories […]

Yuck Or Yum? Pizza And Spaghetti-Flavored Slushies

In Quebec, Canada, it is common to serve both pizza and spaghetti on the same plate. However, convenience store chain Couche-Tard has taken it up a notch by creating pizza- and spaghetti-flavored slushies. Called ‘Pizzaghetti-Sloche’, customers can choose to drink the flavors individually or combine them together. The store even released two spots to promote […]

‘Dads Deserve Better’ Movement Comes to Canada

Shopper statistics reveal that traditionally consumers spend more on Mother’s Day than Father’s Day. The makers of Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky announced their support for ‘Dads Deserve Better’, a global movement addressing the need for giving dads more thoughtful gifts. Rather than the standard present of socks or a tie, the movement encourages family […]

Pinkberry Launches New Greek Yogurt Smoothies

Pinkberry Launches New Greek Yogurt Smoothies

Pinkberry launches Smoothies featuring fresh, all-natural Pinkberrygreek yogurt. The Pinkberry Smoothies combine simple, nutritious ingredients like hand-cut fruit and protein-rich Greek yogurt in one cup, to offer more choices for healthy snacking on-the-go. They are available in five delicious flavors nationwide starting June 7. “Pinkberry is focused on innovation,” said Ron Graves, CEO of Pinkberry. […]

New USDA Study Finds More Fiber, Less Sugar & Sodium in Breakfast Cereals

New USDA Study Finds More Fiber, Less Sugar & Sodium in Breakfast Cereals

New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), published in the June issue of Procedia Food Science, shows the positive changes food companies have made to enhance the nutrition profile of ready-to-eat cereals (http://ow.ly/lGMke). According to the study, fiber in breakfast cereals from major manufacturers increased 32 percent, while sugar and sodium decreased 10 […]

The Pig Idea – BuroCreative Brands Food Waste Campaign

The Pig Idea – BuroCreative Brands Food Waste Campaign

BuroCreative has developed the branding and identity for The Pig Idea, a new campaign which aims to cut food waste by encouraging the practice of feeding it to pigs. A number of celebrity ‘ham-bassadors’ have been brought in to back the campaign, including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Fergus Henderson and Rosie Boycott. Supporters of The Pig Idea […]

Russian Standard Becomes 2nd Largest Vodka Producer in the World

Russian Standard Becomes 2nd Largest Vodka Producer in the World

Russian Standard Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of Central European Distribution Corporation, adding more than a dozen brands to its portfolio and vaulting Russian Standard to the position of second-largest vodka producer by volume in the world. The consolidated company has significant scale and breadth on a global basis, with over 34mn […]