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 […]
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 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 […]
Domino’s Pizza announced the release of its Domino’s Pizza app for Windows Phone 8. This newest mobile offering gives Domino’s an app presence on nearly 95 percent of the smartphones sold in the U.S., and offers a few features that are exclusive to Windows Phone. In a first for a Domino’s mobile app, the Windows […]
This summer, Louisville, will pilot market the new 12 oz. Bud Light Vented Can – an innovation featuring a first-of-its-kind, self-contained venting tab that delivers the world’s smoothest drinking experience in a can. The integrated tab design gives consumers the freedom to enjoy the superior drinkability of America’s favorite light beer in a vented can […]
Jägermeister, the seventh largest selling premium spirit in the world, has a storied history behind the bar, but summer 2013 marks the renowned drink’s foray into the culinary world. The German liqueur will showcase its bold flavor through a partnership with celebrity chef and TV judge Chris Santos with tasting events, Jägermeister-infused summer BBQ recipes and […]
Sweet Leaf Tea, a brand known for its organic teas and beverages, has officially launched the Be Sweet Out There campaign promoting random acts of sweetness nationwide. Things kicked off in New York City with the successful “Be Sweet New York City” event attended by 28,000 people. Sweet Leaf Tea will continue to spread the […]
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) today announced that America’s top food and beverage companies have exceeded their goal of reducing 1.5 trillion calories in the marketplace in the United States. This announcement comes three years after a 2010 commitment by the HWCF, and its 16 food and beverage corporate partners, to the First Lady’s […]
Pepsi is partnering with reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and Grammy nominated artist Blake Shelton to kick-off summer 2013 by inviting fans to join Pepsi for an “Iconic Summer” to remember. With the launch of www.iconicsummer.com, Pepsi will offer consumers fun summer rewards and unparalleled access to great music and great summer events, including: […]
Sour Punch, the maker of those mouthwatering “straws,” is bringing its Punchies characters to life in a sour, chewy, soft shell candy this spring. These wacky characters, visible on the Sour Punch Straws package, are formed into chewy, bite-size candy that packs the perfect punch of fruity sweet and sour—and will be available nationwide in […]