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Hitting the Shelves

Filling It In

One upscale chocolate brand has opted to add filled chocolate options.
July 25, 2013
Ghirardelli, long associated with upscale chocolate indulgences, is introducing two new filled chocolate flavors: Mint Cookie and Toffee Crunch.
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combos seven layer dip flavor
Hitting the Shelves

Layer Upon Layer

Mars North America adds some layer to its Combos brand of snacks.
July 24, 2013
Mars North America is introducing a new snack to the marketplace, one with a definite ethnic positioning.
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Zego bars feat

Organic Sunflower Energy Bars

ZEGO announced the launch of the first-ever line of energy bars made from organic sunflower seeds.
July 24, 2013
All ZEGO bars are made without nuts, gluten, soy or dairy.
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Obesity

The Habits of Stress Eating

Research presented at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo found that people who eat during times of stress typically seek the foods they eat out of habit -- regardless of how healthy or unhealthy that food is.
July 18, 2013
Habits impact eating behavior more than stress or many other factors.
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Hormel Rev feat

Revving Teens

Hormel Foods introduces Hormel REV wraps, a protein-rich snack.
July 17, 2013
Hormel REV wraps are made with real meat and cheese and contain 15g of protein or more.
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Ruffles Potato Fries feat

Ruffles as a Side Dish

Ruffles is adding a twist to one of America’s most popular side dishes.
July 2, 2013
The company notes the products are the first-ever French fry-shaped snacks sliced from real potatoes.
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Goldfish Mac and Cheese feat

Goldfish in Mac & Cheese

Goldfish Mac & Cheese will debut on store shelves exclusively at Walmart.
June 21, 2013
Made with Goldfish-shaped pasta, Goldfish Mac & Cheese is available in four varieties -- Cheddar, Nacho Cheese, Cheesy Pizza, and Butter Parmesan.
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Children

Children's Snacking

With rising childhood and teen obesity rates, instilling healthy snacking habits at a young age is more important now than ever.
June 20, 2013
Research suggests children primarily choose what to eat for breakfast, while lunch and dinner meals are controlled by moms.
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Nut-rition Flavored Peanut Butter

Kraft Plans Creation of Two Standalone Units

Kraft Foods Group announced plans to create two new, standalone business units: Meals and Desserts, and Enhancers and Snack Nuts.
June 17, 2013
The new business structures and leadership appointments are effective July 1.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cocoa May Help the Obese

Cocoa may help obese people better control inflammation-related diseases.
June 14, 2013
Mice fed a cocoa supplement had about 27% lower plasma insulin levels and 32% lower liver triglyceride levels than the mice not fed cocoa.
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