Extend Nutrition, St. Louis, says its new sugar-free and gluten-free protein bars are clinically proven to help control blood sugar for six to nine hours. Officials say new Cookies & Cream and Chocolate & Caramel bars are currently available at extendbar.com, with retail sales to begin later this year.

Nearly 60% of Americans are looking to increase their protein intake, however, many don't enjoy the taste of traditional bars or shakes. Now, adults have a fun and convenient new way to get the protein they are seeking: RAP Protein Gummies.

Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfield, Calif., added two new flavors to Sport Beans®Energizing Jelly Beans®, its line of sports performance jelly beans for endurance athletes.

Alacer Corp., Foothill Ranch, Calif., introduces four new flavors of its super-charged Emergen-C Immune+® dietary supplement, which provides immune support with key nutrients and a unique proprietary complex that features Wellmune WGP®.

KeVita Inc., Oxnard, Calif., says it has applied its probiotic expertise to a new line of kombucha drinks.

MusclePharm Corporation, Denver, says its new Combat Crunch is a sports nutrition protein bar that delivers better taste and softer texture thanks, in part, to a proprietary baking process.

Kill Cliff Inc., Atlanta, has introduced KC Bar, a new line of protein bars to complement the company's flagship recovery drink portfolio.

Trovita Health Science, Minneapolis, was named as a division finalist in the 10th Annual Minnesota Cup business competition.

Makana Beverages, Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has begun distributing its line of kombucha tea drinks, called TheBu, at Sprouts Farmers Markets and select Whole Foods Markets nationwide (in addition to other retailers).

The makers of Relief OTC™, a new, fast-acting liquid antacid, has a question for millions of heartburn sufferers nationwide