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Hitting the Shelves

Free for All

A child-friendly line of snack crisps are free of gluten and peanuts.

June 13, 2013

The world of allergen-free products continues to grow and expand into new arenas.

Hitting the Shelves

Hip to be Square

Annie’s attempts to capitalize on both family friendly and better-for-you with its latest introduction.

June 13, 2013

Recognizing the importance of snacking (indeed, the company notes snacking accounts for nearly half of all eating occasions among U.S. consumers), Annie’s has added to its line of “family-friendly snack options.”

Hitting the Shelves

Getting Real

Triscuit’s latest launch bears the somewhat unusual proclamation of being “made from real food ingredients.”

June 13, 2013

Triscuit has a curious selling strategy behind the latest addition to its line.

Trail Mix at Clif

CLIF Bar announced the nationwide availability of Sierra Trail Mix.

June 13, 2013

Sierra Trail Mix is the first CLIF Bar flavor made with sustainably grown cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms and will carry the frog seal on package.

Canada's Caffeine 'Reminder'

Just weeks after the FDA announced a review of caffeinated products in the U.S., Health Canada has issued the following press release on Canadians’ caffeine habits.

June 13, 2013

The advice, the release notes, is particularly important for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and women who are planning to become pregnant.

The Evolving C-store

The convenience store channel is undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis.

June 12, 2013

Some convenience store owners are replacing long aisles with kiosks, experimenting with larger footprints and adding "good-for-you" products next to the candy bars.

B&G Buying Robert's American Gourmet

B&G Foods Inc. is buying Robert's American Gourmet Food, which owns the Pirate's Booty brand.

June 10, 2013

The acquisition price is roughly $195 million in cash.

Food Crystallization and Eggs

Deana Jones, Ph.D.

June 7, 2013

The issue of crystallization in food processing can be a challenge for many product developers, especially when it comes to dairy product manufacturing.

Canada Accuses Chocolate Companies of Price Fixing

Two of the world's biggest chocolate companies, Nestlé and Mars, have been charged in Canada with price-fixing.

June 7, 2013

The charges come after a five-year investigation by the Competition Bureau in Canada and follows a class action in which the confectionary companies agreed to pay compensation.

Race, Socioeconomics and Childhood Obesity

A new study has found certain groups are especially at risk when fast food restaurants are located near their schools.

May 31, 2013

Children in low income and urban schools have been found to have higher body mass index (BMI) than those students who attend schools in a more affluent area.