Tropicana Introduces Tropicana Tropolis
Tropicana Products is testing a new portable kids snack called Tropicana Tropolis™ - a smooth blend of real squeezable fruit, packed with nutrition, designed for kids. Tropicana created this new food line to help moms squeeze the goodness of fruit into kids’ diets.
“Moms have fond memories of Tropicana from their own childhoods, and our hope is that this new nutritious snack will give them yet another way to give their children fruit goodness,” said Memo Maquivar, Tropicana VP Marketing.
Seattle’s Best Coffee Introduces 'Level' System For Packaged Coffee
Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corp., has launched a simplified packaged coffee line designed to change the conventions of the coffee category. With the new Seattle’s Best Coffee “Level” System, consumers will be able to easily find and choose from a selection of Seattle’s Best Coffee blends that span the entire range of coffee, from a mild, light, crisp Level 1 to a bold, dark and intense Level 5.
Samuel Adams Launches Infinium
Infinium™ is a new champagne-like beer that sets a new standard in brewing. The sparkling brew is the culmination of a two-year collaboration between Samuel Adams and Germany’s Weihenstephan Brewery. This innovative new beer style adheres to the rigorous standards of the historic German beer purity law that states all beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: malt, hops, water and yeast.
7-Eleven Launches Cherrywood Cellars
7-Eleven has added Cherrywood Cellars to its best-selling line-up of proprietary wines. The mid-tier-priced wine ($7.99 - $8.99 per bottle) is available in three varietals - chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. “We are targeting millennials because they like convenience and want to try new products, especially if we offer a quality product at a great price,”said Jesus Delgado-Jenkins, 7-Eleven Sr. VP Merchandising.
Taylor Swift Is Face Of New COVERGIRL Cosmetic Line, NatureLuxe
GRAMMY award-winning star, Taylor Swift, will represent a new generation of makeup - COVERGIRL NatureLuxe. “Taylor’s naturally polished and beautiful look fits perfectly with the new luxury makeup line,” said Vince Hudson, General Manager, COVERGIRL Cosmetics. “NatureLuxe provides luxury that isn’t extravagant, but rather simple, modern elegance inspired by nature.”
Hunt’s Launches Natural Ketchup
Hunt’s, a ConAgra Foods brand, has removed the high fructose corn syrup from every bottle of its ketchup products. Hunt’s 100% Natural Ketchup brings forth the naturally rich tomato flavor of Hunt’s tomatoes and contains only five simple ingredients: tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt and other seasonings, with no high fructose corn syrup, artificial ingredients or preservatives.
Mercedes-Benz USA Delivers First Zero-Emission Vehicle
The first new Mercedes-Benz F-CELL hydrogen-powered B-Class vehicles are now available to California residents, making emission-free driving a reality. Powered by an electric motor, the new B-Class F-CELL provides driving performance comparable to a similar conventional car while using about half the fuel. The car utilizes a fuel cell stack for generating electricity and a lithium ion battery for energy storage. Taking only three minutes to refuel, the B-Class F-CELL emits only water as a by-product of the fuel cell system.
Belkin Conserve Gateway™ Provides Energy Insight
Belkin has launched its Conserve Gateway, a router system that pairs with a smart meter to provide real-time insight about home energy use. Conserve Gateway delivers this information via a web interface, which allows people to easily track and reduce energy use in their homes.
Barnes & Noble Debuts NOOK kids™
Barnes & Noble has introduced NOOK kids, a digital reading experience for children. NOOK kids is the first platform to offer the largest and growing collection of nearly 12,000 popular children’s picture and chapter books in an enhanced and engaging digital format.
“We are thrilled to introduce NOOK kids and offer parents and children a new way to experience timeless children's classics and new favorites like never before,” said Jamie Iannone, President of Barnes & Noble Digital Products. “We’ve worked with the top children’s publishing companies and used advanced technology to bring these stories to life.”
Levolor Accordia Cellular Shades Help Homeowners Save On Heating Costs
Levolor has introduced Accordia Cellular Shades to help homeowners reduce utility bills. Accordia shades are the most energy efficient shade available, saving homeowners up to $180 on their annual energy bills. Levolor is the first to offer Energy Shield, a clear, additional layer of insulation hidden inside of the cellular structure, making Accordia the only cellular shade to increase energy efficiency on sheer and light filtering fabrics.
Daltile Launches New Tile With Cliks Locking System
Daltile’s new Campisi floor tiles with Cliks feature patented Uniclic tongue-and-groove interlocking joints and built-in grout.
Cliks is an easy-to-install locking floor tile that simply clicks together. No mortar or grout is needed, simplifying a DIY installation and making it possible to transform a room in just one afternoon with no mess. Homeowners can view a DIY installation video in-store.
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