Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum
CHICAGO — Wrigley has put the brakes on its new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, whose introduction prompted the Food and Drug Administration to launch an investigation into the health impact of “new and easy sources of caffeine” on children.
Conn. Bill Would Permit Beer in Pouches
HARTFORD, Conn. — A bill to permit malt beverages and beer to be sold in pliable pouches was passed by Connecticut’s House of Representatives Wednesday, according to reports.
Precedent-Setting Energy Drink Legislation Approved
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Energy drink manufacturers will no longer be permitted to market to minors in Suffolk County, N.Y., now that the nation’s first Energy Drink Education and Protection Plan has been signed by County Executive Steve Bellone.
Non-GMO Sale Under Way at Whole Foods
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market is temporarily reducing the price of hundreds of products following the Non-GMO Project’s best practices for GMO avoidance.
Dannon Oikos Tops IRI's Pacesetters List
LAS VEGAS — Dannon Oikos was the top-selling new food or beverage in 2012 with $283.8 million in year-one sales across supermarkets, drug stores, mass marketers (including Walmart), club and dollar channels, and military commissaries, according to IRI’s New Product Pacesetter list released here Wednesday at the 2013 IRI Summit.
Full Circle Co-Brands With Project 7
ELK GROVE, Ill. — Topco’s Full Circle private label has teamed with Project 7 on a co-branded line with proceeds funding Project 7’s Feed the Hungry initiative.
Meijer Hosts Mathlete Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is giving away $100 Meijer gift card and a Meijer Mathlete T-shirt as part of a weekly Facebook contest.
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